FeedPress
Redirects all feeds to a FeedPress feed and enables realtime feed updates.
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FeedPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.3/5 from only 3 reviews
- 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 FeedPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| feed | >100 |
| feedburner | #5 |
| feedpress | #1 |
| rss | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.3 from 3 reviews
About FeedPress
From the official readme · v1.8Description
FeedPress is the most reliable alternative to FeedBurner.
This WordPress plugin automatically handles feeds redirections to your FeedPress feeds the easiest way.
Additionally, every time you publish a new article, a ping is sent to FeedPress to automatically update the feed in realtime.
Installation
- Copy the feedpress folder into wp-content/plugins
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
- Configure your feed from the new FeedPress Settings submenu
Changelog
1.8
- New FeedPress branding and API URLs
1.7.2
- Now pings every configured feeds when publishing a new post.
1.7.1
- Remove use of anonymous function feature that is not available with old PHP versions.
1.7
- Automatic syncing of your feed URLs and hostnames.
- Autonomous checks for any feed redirection error.
- Better way of adding custom feed redirections (tags, categories, URls).
- Changed the static slug on plugin links.
- Added a setting to disable responsive images in feeds summaries.
1.6.3
- Handling link to settings for 2.7 and 2.8+ versions.
1.6.2
- Added a link to settings in plugins.php page.
For developers
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FAQ
FeedPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is FeedPress free?
Yes. FeedPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is FeedPress safe to use in 2026?
FeedPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use FeedPress?
FeedPress is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 32,911 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.
Does FeedPress work with WordPress 7.1?
FeedPress is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was FeedPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on February 25, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes FeedPress?
FeedPress is developed and maintained by maximevalette.
What are the best alternatives to FeedPress?
The most popular alternatives to FeedPress are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) (100K+ installs), RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).
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