Popular Posts

Popular Posts 1.0.20 can surface articles readers are engaging with. It is a navigation aid, not a verdict on editorial importance.

Set reader expectations

Label the module clearly so readers understand what is being shown. Decide whether it appears site-wide or only in selected contexts. Keep it visually distinct from an editor-curated list and from sponsored placements.

Watch for unsuitable results

Breaking, distressing or outdated stories can receive attention for reasons that make them inappropriate to amplify. Review the output periodically and create an agreed process for removing or suppressing a result when needed. Consider how corrections, paywall behaviour and article expiration affect the reader’s path.

Use the signal carefully

Patterns in popular reading can suggest useful follow-up coverage or explainers. Discuss them with reporting context and local knowledge. Do not let a short-term spike replace editorial judgement about what a daily newspaper should cover.