# First Draft Feed

> First Draft Feed has <10 active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** First Draft Feed works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**First Draft Feed is a WordPress block that renders a single post’s revision history as a readable, chronological feed. Each revision is a “moment” — timestamped, with a visual diff showing what changed. Readers follow…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 236
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+36.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Justin Nealey (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/justinnealey/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/first-draft-feed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [diff](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/diff/) | #5 | 7 |
| [draft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/draft/) | #34 | 45 |
| [feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feed/) | >100 | 357 |
| [history](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/history/) | #64 | 73 |
| [revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revisions/) | #68 | 70 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| diff | #71 | 317 |
| draft | >100 | 3,762 |
| feed | >100 | 4,678 |
| history | >100 | 5,439 |
| revisions | >100 | 1,574 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Audit Trail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audit-trail/) | 20K+ | 2.8/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 2 | [Email Post Changes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-post-changes/) | 500+ | 4/5 (13) | Jul 8, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Editor Control – File History, Diff & Restore](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-editor-control/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 4 | [Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sidebar-diff-revisions-viewer/) | <10 | — | Oct 2, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Tumil's Migration Safety Net for Divi 5](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tumils-migration-safety-net-for-divi/) | <10 | — | Sep 1, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [Naroum Update Merge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/naroum-update-merge/) | <10 | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is First Draft Feed safe to use in 2026?
First Draft Feed works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use First Draft Feed?
First Draft Feed is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 236 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does First Draft Feed work with WordPress 7.1?
First Draft Feed is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was First Draft Feed last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 15, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes First Draft Feed?
First Draft Feed is developed and maintained by Justin Nealey.

### What are the best alternatives to First Draft Feed?
The most popular alternatives to First Draft Feed are Audit Trail (20K+ installs), Email Post Changes (500+ installs) and Simple Editor Control (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/first-draft-feed/ · Generated 2026-10-15 09:42 UTC by PageForge