(…) Except that it shows the deprecation notice…
If you’re seeing the notice then you’re definitely not using the WordPress Popular Posts block, you’re using the WordPress Popular Posts widget @belbernard.
Below this widget, I added “Popular Posts”, which I guess is the one you are recommending.
I think you’re confused. I didn’t recommend to install a new plugin, my recommendation is to either use the WordPress Popular Posts block or the [wpp] shortcode. You don’t need a plugin for that.
That plugin you installed is definitely not mine.
Anyways, this is a review section. If you need further assistance with this please create a new topic, let’s stop commenting on Felipe’s review.