Description

Recent Custom Posts adds to WordPress a sidebar widget capable of listing recent posts from any registered Custom Post Type, going beyond the native widget that only displays posts from the default blog. It works as a practical complement for those who maintain portfolios, testimonials, events, products, or case studies registered as CPTs and want to feature them in widgetized areas of the theme without editing templates.

Main Features of Recent Custom Posts

  • Support for any CPT
    Detects custom content types registered on the site and makes them available in the widget selector.
  • Standard drag-and-drop widget
    Appears in Appearance > Widgets and fits into any widget area enabled by the active theme.
  • Display quantity control
    Defines how many recent posts of the selected type should appear in the listing.
  • Customizable title
    Allows setting a custom label for the block displayed on the front end.
  • Filter by post type
    Each widget instance can show recent posts from a different CPT simultaneously.

Benefits of Recent Custom Posts

  • More visibility for CPTs
    Contents registered outside the default blog no longer remain hidden in internal areas.
  • Code-free configuration
    No need to edit templates or create manual PHP loops to list custom posts.
  • Multiple simultaneous listings
    Multiple instances can coexist, each pulling a different content type.
  • Reuse of existing areas
    Uses sidebars already registered by the theme without requiring a new layout structure.

Who Is Recent Custom Posts Recommended For?

  • Those who maintain portfolios, testimonials, or events as custom post types and want to display them in the sidebar.
  • You who register CPTs on the site and need a quick way to highlight the most recent ones in widget areas.
  • Those who prefer configuring listings via the dashboard instead of creating custom queries in functions.php.

How to Download Recent Custom Posts

Recent Custom Posts is available for download here on Ultrapack. After obtaining the .zip file, install it at Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the package, and activate it. After that, the new widget will appear in Appearance > Widgets, ready to be dragged to the desired sidebar.

Designed for sites that rely on custom content types, Recent Custom Posts fills a gap in the native WordPress widget by highlighting CPTs with the same prominence as the default blog. It is a lightweight component focused on a single function, useful for themes that explore portfolios, catalogs, testimonials, or news areas segmented by content type.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts GPL-licensed?

Yes. WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts on multiple sites?

Yes. You can use WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.

How much does WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts cost at Ultrapack?

WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts include updates?

Yes. The current version of WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts is 2.1.2, published at Ultrapack on Sep 30, 2016. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WPMUDEV Recent Custom Posts goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.