Head-to-head · October 2026
GN Publisher: Google News… vs Google News Unique Permal…
GN Publisher: Google News C… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Google News Unique Permalin….
GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RS…
GN Publisher makes RSS feeds that comply with the Google News RSS Feed Technical Requirements for including…
Google News Unique Permalink ID
For a more detailed description please visit the Google News Unique Permalink ID Plugin Homepage. Note that…
| Metric | GN Publisher: Google News… | Google News Unique Permal… |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 20K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 6.7K | 57 |
| Download trend | -40.9% | +54.1% |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | — |
| Reviews | 29 | 0 |
| Health score | 86/100 | 24/100 |
| Last updated | 1 month ago | 15 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 3.2.1 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ | Any |
| First released | Mar 2020 | Jul 2011 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
GN Publisher: Google Ne…Google News Unique Perm…
Choose GN Publisher: Google News… if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 20K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.9/5 from 29 reviews
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Choose Google News Unique Permal… if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: google news
FAQ
GN Publisher: Google News… vs Google News Unique Permal…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Which is better, GN Publisher: Google News C… or Google News Unique Permalin…?
GN Publisher: Google News C… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Google News Unique Permalin…. Choose GN Publisher: Google News C… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Google News Unique Permalin… if you care most about download trend.
Is GN Publisher: Google News C… more popular than Google News Unique Permalin…?
GN Publisher: Google News C… is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 30+ for Google News Unique Permalin….
Can I use GN Publisher: Google News C… and Google News Unique Permalin… together?
Both plugins cover google news, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are GN Publisher: Google News C… and Google News Unique Permalin… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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