If you use custom post types, you may wish to display recent posts of a custom type in place of recent posts on your front page.
Alternatives to Set Front Page Post Count
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It lets you set a custom post type as a front page.
Selective maintenance and service-status control for WordPress. Keep unaffected parts online with up to three independent Service Zones.
Front Page Schedulerv0.1.92
Choose an alternate static front page to a specific daily period.
Dynamic Posts Grid, Posts List, Posts Tile with Stunning Layouts for WordPress Blogs & Pages
Advanced Related Postsv1.9.3
This plugin allows you to display related posts with widget or under the post with advanced options.