Feed Key Generator
The plugin allows the user to generate feed keys for their private sites. Sites are defined as private as long as their privacy settings are set below the “I would like to block search engines, but allow normal…
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- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| feed | >100 |
| feed key | >100 |
| feed key generator | >100 |
| private feed | >100 |
| rss | >100 |
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About Feed Key Generator
From the official readme · v1.0.8Description
The plugin allows the user to generate feed keys for their private sites. Sites are defined as private as long as their privacy settings are set below the “I would like to block search engines, but allow normal visitors” option.
PLEASE NOTE that this plugin has only been tested in conjunction with a MODIFIED version of the “Network Privacy” plugin; while other privacy settings plugins should theoretically work, they have not been tested. Ensuring integration with other privacy plugins is a goal for later updates.
To ACTIVATE a feed key for your private site/blog feed:
- Activate the “Feed Key Generator” plugin
- Go to the “Privacy Settings” page; Dashboard -> Settings -> Privacy
- Ensure your site/blog’s privacy settings are set below the “I would like to block search engines, but allow normal visitors” option
- Select the “Activate Feed Key” option from the dropdown
- Click on the “Save Changes” button
All of the site feeds should now be protected by your new feed key. The complete feed URL can be found on the “Privacy Settings” dashboard page (if it appears grayed out it means that the feed key is not active). The URL most likely looks as follows:
“http://example.com/feed/?feedkey=(your-feed-key-goes-here)”
This means that “http://example.com/feed/” should result in a “Feed Key Missing” error message and “http://example.com/feed/?feedkey=(wrong-feed-key)” should result in a “Invalid Feed Key” error message.
Accessing specific feeds such as the site commments feed is simply done by entering the following URL structure:
“http://example.com/comments/feed/?feedkey=(your-feed-key-goes-here)”
To RESET a feed key (generate new key and make the previous invalid) for your private site/blog feed:
- Go to the “Privacy Settings” page; Dashboard -> Settings -> Privacy
- Ensure that the current feed key is active (described above)
- Click on the “Reset Key” button
There should now be a new feed key generated replacing the old one. The new complete feed URL can be found on the “Privacy Settings” dashboard page.
–The Feed Key plugin by Andrew Hamilton was used as a source for this plugin during development.–
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Install a privacy settings plugin (this plugin has only been tested in conjunction with a MODIFIED version of “Network Privacy”)
- Enable privacy settings plugin and set privacy below the “I would like to block search engines, but allow normal visitors” level
- Upload the “feed-key-generator” folder to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Activate feed key (instructions in description)
Changelog
Previous update introduced a bug in the reset key button. This update fixes that oversight.
1.0.8
Previous update introduced a bug in the reset key button. This update fixes that oversight.
1.0.7
Small optimization fixes.
1.0.6
Fixing small, unlikely-to-be-executed loophole in the methods that were preventing users to reset their feed key when it is inactive. There should be no way that a user can accidentally reset their feed key while it’s inactive now. Lastly, please read version 1.0.5 disclaimer if you are using the Network Privacy plugin.
1.0.5
Updated so that comment and rdf feeds can also be accessed when using the Network Privacy plugin. DISCLAIMER: I’ve recently discovered that the Network Privacy plugin I’ve been testing on has been modified for the particular WordPress install that my team has. When I started working on the Feed Key Generator, I was unaware that the core of the Network Privacy plugin had been adjusted and, therefore, I initially recommended it thinking it would work perfectly with the Feed Key Generator. I have contacted the original Network Privacy plugin authors and I hope that a solution can be produced. I will release another update if such a solution arises and, in the meantime, I will try to test the plugin with other privacy plugins on wordpress.org as well.
1.0.4
It seems that I was still not adding the uninstall.php file properly as there was a slight oversight in the way my directory was set up. The proper uninstall.php files should now be present in all versions of the plugin. Apologies for this mix-up. IMPORTANT: If you are updating from version 1.0.1 or lower, please read the 1.0.2 changelog entry as well.
1.0.3
Small addition to ensure that feed key status is set to inactive if the plugin is disabled but not deleted. WARNING from version 1.0.2 still stands!
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FAQ
Feed Key Generator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Feed Key Generator free?
Yes. Feed Key Generator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Feed Key Generator safe to use in 2026?
Feed Key Generator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Feed Key Generator?
Feed Key Generator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,950 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Feed Key Generator work with WordPress 7.1?
Feed Key Generator is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Feed Key Generator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on November 15, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes Feed Key Generator?
Feed Key Generator is developed and maintained by Aleksandar Arsovski.
What are the best alternatives to Feed Key Generator?
The most popular alternatives to Feed Key Generator are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) (100K+ installs), RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).
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