# JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org)

> JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 457 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Adds feeds in JSON Feed format.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 58,704
- **Downloads (30 days):** 457 (+5.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.5
- **Last updated:** Apr 5, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mantonr (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mantonr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/jsonfeed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feed/) | #22 | 357 |
| [feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feeds/) | #5 | 74 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | #14 | 146 |
| [jsonfeed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jsonfeed/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| feed | >100 | 4,465 |
| feeds | >100 | 4,466 |
| JSON | >100 | 6,457 |
| jsonfeed | #2 | 6 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 98.1%
- Other: 1.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pubsubhubbub/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [RSS for Yandex Turbo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-for-yandex-turbo/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (145) | May 19, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gn-publisher/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Sep 9, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-twitter-feed-widget/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (55) | Dec 20, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [RSS Includes Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-includes-pages/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (17) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS Feed Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-rss-reader/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (66) | Aug 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [FeedWordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feedwordpress/) | 9K+ | 4.2/5 (61) | May 18, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [RSS for Yandex Zen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-for-yandex-zen/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | May 19, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Podcast Importer SecondLine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-importer-secondline/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Sep 21, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [WP Telegram Widget and Join Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram-widget/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | May 4, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) free?
Yes. JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) safe to use in 2026?
JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org)?
JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 58,704 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 457 times in the last 30 days.

### Does JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) work with WordPress 7.1?
JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) need?
JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.5, was released on April 5, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org)?
JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) is developed and maintained by mantonr.

### What are the best alternatives to JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org)?
The most popular alternatives to JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) (100K+ installs), RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jsonfeed/ · Generated 2026-09-30 10:12 UTC by PageForge