AppToday RSS Widget
This WordPress plug-in parses latest Apple iTunes RSS feed for iOS apps and display them in a widget
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AppToday RSS Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where AppToday RSS Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| apple | >100 |
| apps | >100 |
| AppToday | #1 |
| itunes | #72 |
| rss | >100 |
About AppToday RSS Widget
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This WordPress plug-in parses latest Apple iTunes RSS feed for iOS apps and display them in a widget
Main Features:
- Based on the latest Apple iTunes RSS feeds.
- Select desired app icon sizes.
- Display apps in an icon grid, icons with text, or just texts.
- Choose to display app names, companies, and/or genres.
- Select feeds from a list of over 100 countries/regions.
- Select feed types such as top free apps, top paid apps, top grossing apps, and more.
- Limit results to 5, 10, 15… al the way to 100 apps at a time.
- Display app icons in “Squircle” styles (iOS 7+ app icons).
- Display in subtle “Zebra Stripe” lists.
- Support multiple widget instances on the same page.
- Compatible with popular page builders to place widget in Posts and Pages.
1.0
Initial release.
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FAQ
AppToday RSS Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is AppToday RSS Widget free?
Yes. AppToday RSS Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AppToday RSS Widget safe to use in 2026?
AppToday RSS Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AppToday RSS Widget?
AppToday RSS Widget is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,597 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does AppToday RSS Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
AppToday RSS Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does AppToday RSS Widget need?
AppToday RSS Widget requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was AppToday RSS Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 4, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes AppToday RSS Widget?
AppToday RSS Widget is developed and maintained by WinstonT.
What are the best alternatives to AppToday RSS Widget?
The most popular alternatives to AppToday RSS Widget are Podcast Subscribe Buttons (4K+ installs), Publish To Apple News (4K+ installs) and Smart App Banner (600+ installs).
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