# Custom News Widget

> Custom News Widget has 20+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom News Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,227
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+22.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sujitkumar87 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sujitkumar87/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-news-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | #68 | 216 |
| [news plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-plugin/) | #4 | 4 |
| [news website](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-website/) | #3 | 4 |
| [News Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-widget/) | #5 | 7 |
| [wordpress news plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-news-plugin/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| news plugin | >100 | 10,000 |
| news website | >100 | 10,000 |
| News Widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| wordpress news plugin | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [XML Sitemap & Google News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xml-sitemap-feed/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (85) | Jun 10, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Blog Designer Pack – Blog, Post Grid, Post Slider, Post Carousel, Category Post, News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-designer-pack/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (79) | Oct 11, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gn-publisher/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Sep 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [AF Companion – Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/af-companion/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Oct 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS Feed Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-rss-reader/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (67) | Aug 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Announce from the Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announce-from-the-dashboard/) | 7K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Mar 30, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magazine-blocks/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Sep 14, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Publish To Apple News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/publish-to-apple-news/) | 4K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Jul 29, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 9 | [Flex Posts – Responsive Posts Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flex-posts/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Live News – Responsive News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-news-lite/) | 2K+ | — | May 11, 2025 | 37/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom News Widget free?
Yes. Custom News Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom News Widget safe to use in 2026?
Custom News Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom News Widget?
Custom News Widget is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,227 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom News Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom News Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom News Widget need?
Custom News Widget requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom News Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 24, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Custom News Widget?
Custom News Widget is developed and maintained by sujitkumar87.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom News Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Custom News Widget are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+ installs), Blog Designer Pack (30K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).


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