# Google News Keyword Meta Tag

> Google News Keyword Meta Tag has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Google News Keyword Meta Tag shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin let you add via Customs Fields box Google-specific metatag to help determine how to best classify your content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 10,575
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (-12.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Nov 17, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Giuseppe Soriero (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fotoblog/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gn-keyword-news/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 600 |
| [keyword](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/keyword/) | #9 | 25 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | #99 | 236 |
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | #66 | 215 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| keyword | >100 | 3,397 |
| meta | >100 | 10,000 |
| news | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,012) | Oct 5, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (268) | Oct 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (158) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Oct 12, 2026 | 81/100 |
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| 9 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
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## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google News Keyword Meta Tag free?
Yes. Google News Keyword Meta Tag is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Google News Keyword Meta Tag safe to use in 2026?
Google News Keyword Meta Tag shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Google News Keyword Meta Tag?
Google News Keyword Meta Tag is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,575 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Google News Keyword Meta Tag work with WordPress 7.1?
Google News Keyword Meta Tag is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Google News Keyword Meta Tag last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on November 17, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Google News Keyword Meta Tag?
Google News Keyword Meta Tag is developed and maintained by Giuseppe Soriero.

### What are the best alternatives to Google News Keyword Meta Tag?
The most popular alternatives to Google News Keyword Meta Tag are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gn-keyword-news/ · Generated 2026-10-14 12:21 UTC by PageForge