Root Category Recent Posts
Another last posts widget which get recent posts only for the current root category.
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·10 active installs·Updated 12 years agoAs of April 2026, Root Category Recent Posts is a WordPress widget plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.6.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Widgets for Google Reviews.
0/5Rating
10active installs
1.7K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013
Overview
In order to work, you will need the library “Category class” : https://wordpress.org/plugins/category-class/
This widget will find the root category which the current post (or category) depends.
Once done, it will display the latest posts from the root category, not for the entire site.
Based on the “Recent post” widget, you will find the same parameters with a new checkbox : you will be able to add the category name in titles.
You can find a demo here : http://www.spoils.fr/
The widget is named “Articles Recents” on the sidebar.
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.6.1+ requiredTested up to 3.6.1 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
1.2
- Support link added.
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