Fast Short News
A plugin to fast post and display short news updates on the front-end page or widget.
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Fast Short News shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Fast Short News stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Breaking News | #73 |
| fast news | #80 |
| live news | >100 |
| News Widget | >100 |
| short news | #19 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Fast Short News
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Short News allows you to manage Short news updates like breaking news through the admin dashboard and display them on the front-end. Users can add, edit, and delete posts, and the plugin also includes customizable styling options for the display of news items.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For more details, see GPL License.
Installation
- Upload the
short-newsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Use the shortcode
[short_news]or[latest_short_news]to display the news on any page or post or widget. - Manage your short news posts via the admin dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
How do I display the short news on the front end?
You can use the shortcode [short_news] to display the short news posts on any page or post. You can use the shortcode [latest_short_news] to display the latest short news posts on any page or widget.
Can I change the design of the news display?
Yes, the plugin includes CSS customization options, and you can easily modify the styles via custom CSS.
How do I manage the short news posts?
You can manage the posts by going to the “Fast Short News” section in the WordPress admin dashboard.
Changelog
Initial release with basic functionality for posting and displaying short news.
1.0.2
- Fix show HTML with shortcode [latest_short-news].
1.0.1
- Fix show HTML on frontend.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Fast Short News: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Fast Short News free?
Yes. Fast Short News is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Fast Short News safe to use in 2026?
Fast Short News shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Fast Short News?
Fast Short News is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,338 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does Fast Short News work with WordPress 7.1?
Fast Short News is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Fast Short News need?
Fast Short News requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Fast Short News last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on April 6, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Fast Short News?
Fast Short News is developed and maintained by codnloc.
What are the best alternatives to Fast Short News?
The most popular alternatives to Fast Short News are T4B News Ticker (7K+ installs), Live News (2K+ installs) and TopNewsWp (800+ installs).
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