Related Post Rail
Show related posts from shared tags, without an AI widget.
Related Post Rail is a proposed WordPress plugin — Show related posts from shared tags, without an AI widget. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 40 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Platform
- WordPress
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 40 (40 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- Block editor, tags
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
Related-posts plugins load remote APIs and tracking, when the site already has tags that would do the job.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Publishers who want a simple related list under a post.
Related Post Rail is a proposed WordPress plugin for Publishers who want a simple related list under a post..
A block or template part lists other posts that share tags. You set the count. It does not call an API and it does not insert links in the body — that is Internal Link Desk.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Shared tags
Related posts are other posts with overlapping tags.
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Block or template
Place it under content in a theme template.
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Count and exclude
Set how many, and skip the current post.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- AI relatedness
- Inline link insertion
- A recommendation SaaS
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
Block editor, tags
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
A related-posts suite, Internal Link Desk, a tag cloud
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Does this insert links in the article?
No. Internal Link Desk is in-body suggestions. This is a list under the post.
Does it call an API?
No. It only reads your tags.
Is Related Post Rail available to download yet?
No. Related Post Rail is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 40 votes needed before development starts.
What does Related Post Rail do?
Show related posts from shared tags, without an AI widget. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which drafts get built.
When will Related Post Rail be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Related Post Rail cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Related Post Rail is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Related Post Rail — release notes and access details.
What does Related Post Rail require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.