Feed JSON
Adds a new type of feed you can subscribe to. http://example.com/feed/json or http://example.com/?feed=json to anywhere you get a JSON form. http://example.com/feed/json?callback=callback or…
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Feed JSON shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (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 Feed JSON stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| feed | >100 |
| feeds | >100 |
| JSON | >100 |
| jsonp | #21 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 4 reviews
About Feed JSON
From the official readme · v1.0.10Description
Adds a new type of feed you can subscribe to.
http://example.com/feed/json or http://example.com/?feed=json to anywhere you get a JSON form.
http://example.com/feed/json?callback=callback or http://example.com/?feed=json&callback=callback to anywhere you get a JSONP.
Installation
- Upload the entire
feed-jsonfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.0.10 Janualy 18, 2017
fix showing notice with add_feed()
1.0.9 April 28, 2014
Source code refactoring.
1.0.7 November 13
Add caching for JSON feed, fix no tags/categories notice.
thx tlovett1 !
1.0.6 August 9, 2013
add template filter hook
1.0.5 August 9, 2013
Bug fix.
1.0.4 July 11, 2013
source code refactoring
1.0.3 June 10, 2013
source code refactoring
1.0.2 February 17, 2012
Bug fix.
1.0.1 July 28, 2011
Bug fix.
1.0.0 February 15, 2011
Initial release.
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FAQ
Feed JSON: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Feed JSON free?
Yes. Feed JSON is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Feed JSON safe to use in 2026?
Feed JSON shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Feed JSON?
Feed JSON is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 22,287 times since it launched in February 2011. It was downloaded 132 times in the last 30 days.
Does Feed JSON work with WordPress 7.1?
Feed JSON is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Feed JSON last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.10, was released on January 18, 2017 (10 years ago).
Who makes Feed JSON?
Feed JSON is developed and maintained by wokamoto.
What are the best alternatives to Feed JSON?
The most popular alternatives to Feed JSON are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) (100K+ installs), RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).
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