# The Publisher Desk – Headlines Plus Widget

> The Publisher Desk has 10+ active installs and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Publisher Desk shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Unlock the potential of your content with Headlines Plus, the ultimate free plugin designed to help WordPress publishers grow their audience. With tools for syndication, content sharing, and performance optimization…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,027
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+77.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 17, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0.2+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** PublisherDesk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thepublisherdesk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/headlines-plus-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content sharing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-sharing/) | #1 | 4 |
| [content syndication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-syndication/) | #2 | 3 |
| [traffic sharing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/traffic-sharing/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-widget/) | #1 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content sharing | >100 | 2,690 |
| content syndication | #31 | 104 |
| traffic sharing | >100 | 461 |
| wordpress widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Revive To Sky – Post old content to Bluesky](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revive-to-sky/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 28, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 3 | [Unifeed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unifeed/) | <10 | — | May 2, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Legitimate Post Submitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/legitimate-post-submitter/) | <10 | — | Apr 29, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is The Publisher Desk safe to use in 2026?
The Publisher Desk shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Publisher Desk?
The Publisher Desk is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,027 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Publisher Desk work with WordPress 7.1?
The Publisher Desk is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does The Publisher Desk need?
The Publisher Desk requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was The Publisher Desk last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on September 17, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes The Publisher Desk?
The Publisher Desk is developed and maintained by PublisherDesk.

### What are the best alternatives to The Publisher Desk?
The most popular alternatives to The Publisher Desk are Revive To Sky (10+ installs), Unifeed (<10 installs) and Legitimate Post Submitter (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/headlines-plus-widget/ · Generated 2026-10-08 11:02 UTC by PageForge