# FetchWire — Remote News Feed for Elementor

> FetchWire has 10+ active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** FetchWire works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**Pull posts from any WordPress site into 5 beautiful layouts. Works in Elementor and Gutenberg. No plugin needed on the source site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 909
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+19% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kasirye Arthur (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thehopemonger/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fetchwire/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-aggregator/) | #1 | 3 |
| [elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/elementor/) | >100 | 1,314 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,311 |
| [News Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-feed/) | #5 | 7 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 367 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content aggregator | #38 | 133 |
| elementor | >100 | 6,875 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,936 |
| News Feed | >100 | 3,544 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,926 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Agregs Postget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/agregs-postget/) | 10+ | — | Nov 26, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [BizzyBees Content Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bizzybees/) | <10 | — | Dec 29, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is FetchWire safe to use in 2026?
FetchWire works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FetchWire?
FetchWire is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 909 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FetchWire work with WordPress 7.1?
FetchWire is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does FetchWire need?
FetchWire requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was FetchWire last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on July 29, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes FetchWire?
FetchWire is developed and maintained by Kasirye Arthur.

### What are the best alternatives to FetchWire?
The most popular alternatives to FetchWire are Agregs Postget (10+ installs) and BizzyBees Content Aggregator (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fetchwire/ · Generated 2026-10-13 05:32 UTC by PageForge