Title: MNP Newsroom – Popular Posts Author: Leonardo Cofano Published: 14. Februar 2026 Last modified: 13. August 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3461404) ![](https://ps.w.org/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3461404) # MNP Newsroom – Popular Posts By [Leonardo Cofano](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lcofano/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts.8.0.2.zip) * [Details](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/#description) * [Reviews](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/#reviews) * [Installation](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/#installation) * [Development](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/) ## Description **MNP Newsroom** allows you to display trending content on your site using a performance- focused approach. Instead of querying the main database on every page load, it uses a dedicated lightweight table and the WordPress REST API to serve data asynchronously. This plugin is designed to minimize server load on high-traffic websites. ### Key Features * **Performance:** Data is loaded via AJAX (REST API) to avoid caching conflicts. * **Smart Tracking:** Visits are counted after a configurable delay (default 3 seconds) to improve accuracy. * **Bot Handling:** Logic included to detect common bots and prevent them from inflating view counts. * **Time Ranges:** Filter posts by Today (24h), Trending (48h), or Week (7 days). * **Customization:** Includes a custom CSS editor and multiple layouts (Image Left, Right, or Text Only). ## Screenshots [⌊General settings dashboard with global options and shortcode guide.⌉⌊General settings dashboard with global options and shortcode guide.⌉[ General settings dashboard with global options and shortcode guide. [⌊Individual tab configuration (Today/Trending/Weekly) with custom shortcode help.⌉⌊ Individual tab configuration (Today/Trending/Weekly) with custom shortcode help.⌉[ Individual tab configuration (Today/Trending/Weekly) with custom shortcode help. [⌊Custom CSS editor with live preview support.⌉⌊Custom CSS editor with live preview support.⌉[ Custom CSS editor with live preview support. [⌊Frontend widget display using the "Image Left" layout and ranking badges.⌉⌊Frontend widget display using the "Image Left" layout and ranking badges.⌉[ Frontend widget display using the «Image Left» layout and ranking badges. [⌊Frontend widget display with view counter enabled and "Image Right" layout.⌉⌊Frontend widget display with view counter enabled and "Image Right" layout.⌉[ Frontend widget display with view counter enabled and «Image Right» layout. [⌊Real-time integration example using Elementor Theme Builder.⌉⌊Real-time integration example using Elementor Theme Builder.⌉[ Real-time integration example using Elementor Theme Builder. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‚Plugins‘ menu in WordPress. 3. Go to **Settings > Mis Noticias Top** to configure preferences. 4. Use the shortcode `[mnpn_populares]` in your content. ## FAQ ### I updated from an older version and the widget disappeared. We updated the shortcode prefix for security reasons. Please replace `[mis_populares]` with `[mnpn_populares]` in your widgets or pages. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “MNP Newsroom – Popular Posts” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Leonardo Cofano ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lcofano/) [Translate “MNP Newsroom – Popular Posts” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 8.0.2 * Compatibility: Confirmed full compatibility and testing with WordPress 7.1. #### 8.0.1 * Fix: Implemented background update routine to ensure seamless database migration for existing users. #### 8.0 * **Major Architecture Upgrade:** Implemented a highly scalable dual-table system separating dynamic short-term logs from perpetual historical totals, explicitly designed for high-traffic environments. * **Feature:** Added automatic data migration protocol to seamlessly transition legacy view counts into the new historical totals table upon activation. * **Security & Performance:** Enforced strict backend validation (7 to 30 days) on automated log cleanup to permanently protect database memory and server load. * **UI:** Updated post list admin columns to display perpetual historical views from the new lightweight structure. #### 7.3.6 * Fix: Corrected logic for rendering view counter badge in frontend based on admin settings. #### 7.3.5 * Feature: Added customizable cache refresh time (Transients) in global settings. * UI: Restored tooltip help text for «Max Age» inputs in the admin panel. * Fix: Removed REST API Nonce verification for public view counting to prevent caching conflicts. * Fix: Resolved undefined link targeting issues in widget rendering. #### 7.3.4 * Fix: Resolved Plugin Check warnings regarding timezone functions and direct database queries in the admin panel. #### 7.3.3 * Upgrade: Added full compatibility support for WordPress 7.0. * Feature: Added admin columns for today and total views in post list view. #### 7.3.2 * Minor fix: Adjusted late escaping and remaining constants prefix. #### 7.3.1 * **Security Hardening:** Implemented strict Late Escaping (esc_html, esc_attr) on all outputs. * **Refactor:** Updated all function prefixes, variables, and database options to `mnpn_` (4 chars) to prevent conflicts, per WP.org guidelines. * **Shortcode:** Changed main shortcode to `[mnpn_populares]`. * **Database:** Updated log table name to comply with new naming conventions. * **Performance:** Increased transient cache time to 15 minutes for better scalability. #### 7.3 * **Security:** Implemented Nonce verification for REST API endpoints. * **Refactor:** Updated asset loading to use WordPress standards (wp_add_inline_style). * **Anti-Bot:** Added «Silent Ignore» logic for bots to protect SEO and database integrity. * **Fix:** Improved image retrieval logic (checks Thumbnail -> Medium -> Full). * **Feature:** Added `offset` parameter to shortcodes. * **UX:** Added help text for «Max Age» setting (0 for unlimited). #### 7.2 * Refactored CSS loading to support Roboto Variable font. * Fixed sidebar visibility issue in specific views. * Optimized SQL queries for high-traffic sites. #### 1.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **8.0.2** * Last updated **2 Monaten ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1.3** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/) * Tags * [analytics](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/analytics/)[performance](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/performance/) [popular posts](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/popular-posts/)[trending](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/trending/) [widget](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/widget/) * [Advanced View](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/advanced/) ## Ratings Es wurden noch keine Rezensionen eingereicht. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Leonardo Cofano ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lcofano/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mnp-newsroom-popular-posts/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lcofano)