Recent Custom Posts Type Widget is a lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you display recent entries from any custom post type in your sidebars and widget areas. It’s fast, flexible, and easy to set up—perfect for showcasing portfolios, products, events, testimonials, or any CPT with total control over layout and content.
- Displays recent posts from any custom post type
- Works with multiple widgets and multiple CPTs
- Choose number of posts to show
- Filter by taxonomy and terms (categories, tags, custom taxonomies)
- Order by date, title, or menu order
- Show or hide post thumbnails
- Custom thumbnail size support
- Display excerpt or full content with trim length
- Show post date, author, or custom meta
- Link titles and images to single posts
- Supports custom post statuses
- Compatible with any theme using standard widgets
- Lightweight, no bloat, SEO-friendly markup
- Ready for translation and RTL
- Works with caching plugins for fast performance