BlinkHub Wire Importer
Import ready-to-publish government news from BlinkHub into WordPress, with source attribution. UK, EU, NZ, Australia, US and Korea.
Solid choice
BlinkHub Wire Importer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where BlinkHub Wire Importer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| government | #95 |
| import | >100 |
| news | >100 |
| press releases | >100 |
| syndication | #43 |
About BlinkHub Wire Importer
From the official readme · v0.3.0Description
BlinkHub turns official government press releases into ready-to-publish news copy. This plugin pulls the countries and language you choose into your site as drafts (or published posts, if you prefer), keeps the source’s licence notice and a link to the original release, and never overwrites your own canonical URL.
When one of these stories is published on your site, the plugin reports the post URL back to BlinkHub so the original source can see where it ran. Organisations’ paid press releases are always labelled “Press release”, and you can switch them off.
This plugin is made by BlinkHub (blinkhub.net), the operator of the news feed it connects to.
External service
This plugin connects to the BlinkHub news feed API (https://wire.blinkhub.net), operated by BlinkHub. It sends nothing until you save an API key.
- The verification code field only prints a meta tag on your pages; it makes no request.
- What is sent: your API key; requests for article lists and articles; and, for stories you publish, the post URL, publish time, language, post ID and status (published or removed). No reader data and no personal data is sent.
- When: on the schedule you choose (every 15, 30 or 60 minutes) and when you click “Import now” or “Test connection”.
- Terms of use: https://blinkhub.net/en/terms
- Privacy policy: https://blinkhub.net/en/privacy
Installation
- Upload the plugin and activate it.
- In your BlinkHub dashboard (News feed API), register your site and copy the verification code.
- Go to Settings → BlinkHub Wire, paste it into “Verification code” and save. Then press Verify in the dashboard.
- Paste the API key you receive into “API key”, choose countries and language, click “Test connection”, then “Import now”.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit imported stories?
Yes. Keep the attribution line at the end: the government licences (Open Government Licence, CC BY 4.0) require it.
Are photos included?
Only when the source licence allows it and you turn on image import. Most government sources exclude photos.
Changelog
0.3.0
- Renamed to BlinkHub Wire Importer. All options, hooks and meta keys now use the blinkhub_wi_ prefix.
- Australia added to the available countries.
0.2.0
- Verification code field: the plugin prints the site-ownership tag for you, so you do not need to edit your theme.
0.1.0
- First version: scheduled import, attribution, publication reports.
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FAQ
BlinkHub Wire Importer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is BlinkHub Wire Importer free?
Yes. BlinkHub Wire Importer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is BlinkHub Wire Importer safe to use in 2026?
BlinkHub Wire Importer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use BlinkHub Wire Importer?
BlinkHub Wire Importer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 112 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 115 times in the last 30 days.
Does BlinkHub Wire Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested BlinkHub Wire Importer up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.
What PHP version does BlinkHub Wire Importer need?
BlinkHub Wire Importer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was BlinkHub Wire Importer last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.0, was released on September 28, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes BlinkHub Wire Importer?
BlinkHub Wire Importer is developed and maintained by blinkhub.
What are the best alternatives to BlinkHub Wire Importer?
The most popular alternatives to BlinkHub Wire Importer are BIP Pages (400+ installs), U.S. Debt Clock Widget (100+ installs) and Azores Gov Banner (30+ installs).
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