# Custom Post Type RSS feed

> Custom Post Type RSS feed has 70+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Post Type RSS feed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple plugin designed to make it super easy to add custom post types RSS feed into a theme. This plugin automatically queries post types that have archives enabled and generates a markup and adds it to head.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 14,177
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (+30.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 10, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jonny Harris (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/spacedmonkey/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-rss-feed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feed/) | #93 | 357 |
| [post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-types/) | #19 | 56 |
| [rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss/) | #87 | 362 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| feed | >100 | 4,509 |
| post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| rss | >100 | 1,733 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pubsubhubbub/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [RSS for Yandex Turbo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-for-yandex-turbo/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (145) | May 19, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gn-publisher/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Sep 9, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-twitter-feed-widget/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (55) | Dec 20, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [RSS Includes Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-includes-pages/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (17) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS Feed Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-rss-reader/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (66) | Aug 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [FeedWordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feedwordpress/) | 9K+ | 4.2/5 (61) | May 18, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Podcast Importer SecondLine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-importer-secondline/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Sep 21, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [RSS for Yandex Zen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-for-yandex-zen/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | May 19, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [WP Telegram Widget and Join Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram-widget/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | May 4, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Post Type RSS feed free?
Yes. Custom Post Type RSS feed is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Post Type RSS feed safe to use in 2026?
Custom Post Type RSS feed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Post Type RSS feed?
Custom Post Type RSS feed is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,177 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Post Type RSS feed work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Post Type RSS feed is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom Post Type RSS feed last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on December 10, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Post Type RSS feed?
Custom Post Type RSS feed is developed and maintained by Jonny Harris.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Type RSS feed?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Post Type RSS feed are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) (100K+ installs), RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-rss-feed/ · Generated 2026-10-04 05:33 UTC by PageForge