# Custom Simple Rss

> Custom Simple Rss has 2K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews and 263 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Simple Rss shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 46,001
- **Downloads (30 days):** 263 (+53.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 5, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** danikoo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danikoo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-simple-rss/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-feed/) | #2 | 6 |
| [custom rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-rss/) | #1 | 2 |
| [feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feed/) | #16 | 357 |
| [rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss/) | #18 | 362 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom feed | >100 | 2,546 |
| custom rss | >100 | 848 |
| feed | >100 | 4,535 |
| rss | >100 | 1,739 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 93.1%
- 2.0: 5.9%
- 1.8: 0.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [RSS Feed Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-feed-widget/) | 2K+ | 3.9/5 (26) | Dec 19, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [Skip RSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/skip-rss/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 17, 2012 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Feed Delay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-delay/) | 30+ | 3/5 (1) | Feb 25, 2010 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Custom Categories RSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-categories-rss/) | 10+ | — | Aug 20, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Feeds in Theme plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feeds-in-theme/) | 10+ | — | Nov 19, 2009 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom Simple Rss safe to use in 2026?
Custom Simple Rss shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Simple Rss?
Custom Simple Rss is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 46,001 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 263 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Simple Rss work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Simple Rss is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom Simple Rss last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.3, was released on April 5, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Simple Rss?
Custom Simple Rss is developed and maintained by danikoo.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Simple Rss?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Simple Rss are RSS Feed Widget (2K+ installs), Skip RSS (40+ installs) and Feed Delay (30+ installs).


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