Blog Crosspost
Automatically add posts from another WordPress website using a shortcode like [blogcrosspost url="example.com"]
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Blog Crosspost shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Blog Crosspost stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blog | >100 |
| crosspost | #2 |
| rest | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About Blog Crosspost
From the official readme · v0.2.2Description
Automatically add posts from another WordPress website using a shortcode.
Usage
Add the shortcode [blogcrosspost url="example.com"] to desired post/page/widget and save to have the code working.
Options
One can add some customization to the shortcode such as”:
- Link to external website =
[blogcrosspost url="example.com"] - Number of Posts to show =
[blogcrosspost number="3"] - Name for the Readme link =
[blogcrosspost readmoretext="Learn More"] - Image Size to Display =
[blogcrosspost image_size="medium"]. Options can be medium, large, thumbnail, full or any custom size. Default is full.
or use all of them in one go as:
`[blogcrosspost url="example.com" number="3" readmoretext="Learn More" image_size="medium"]```
You can also change the HTML structure using apply_filters( 'blogcrosspost_link', $html, $atts );
Upcoming features
- [ ] Add a Gutenberg Block.
Contribute/Issues/Feedback
If you have any feedback, just write an issue. Or fork the code and submit a PR on Github.
Changelog
0.2.2
- Tested to WP 6.6.1.
- Fix image display using images from the rest API.
- Add an attribute for the image size to shortcode.
0.2.1
- Fix version issue.
** 0.2.0 **
– Fix Versioning issue.
** 0.2.0 **
– Bugfix for broken Image URL and Author Display Name.
– Added filters for all responses.
– Added class options.
– Bugfix for counter in loop display.
** 1.0.0 **
– Initial Release.
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FAQ
Blog Crosspost: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Blog Crosspost free?
Yes. Blog Crosspost is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Blog Crosspost safe to use in 2026?
Blog Crosspost shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Blog Crosspost?
Blog Crosspost is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,993 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does Blog Crosspost work with WordPress 7.1?
Blog Crosspost is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Blog Crosspost need?
Blog Crosspost requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Blog Crosspost last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.2, was released on August 6, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Blog Crosspost?
Blog Crosspost is developed and maintained by laurencebahiirwa.
What are the best alternatives to Blog Crosspost?
The most popular alternatives to Blog Crosspost are SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+ installs), All In One Favicon (60K+ installs) and Gum Addon for Elementor (50K+ installs).
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