JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org)
Adds feeds in JSON Feed format.
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- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org) stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| feed | >100 |
| feeds | >100 |
| JSON | >100 |
| jsonfeed | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
About JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org)
From the official readme · v1.4.5Description
Adds a JSON Feed to your WordPress site by adding /feed/json to any URL.
The JSON Feed format is a pragmatic syndication format, like RSS and Atom, but with one big difference: it’s JSON instead of XML. Learn more at jsonfeed.org.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/jsonfeeddirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
What is JSONFeed?
JSON Feed, a format similar to RSS and Atom but in JSON. JSON has become the developers’ choice for APIs, and that developers will often go out of their way to avoid XML. JSON is simpler to read and write, and it’s less prone to bugs.
Can I add other fields to the feed?
Yes you can! There is a filter, json_feed_item, that allows you to modify the items in the feed just before they’re inserted into the feed itself. For example, if you want to add a link to a post author’s archive page to the respective item in the feed, you can use the following code: ` function wp_custom_json_feed_fields( $feed_item, $post ){ $feed_item[‘author’][‘archive_link’] = get_author_posts_url( $post->post_author ); return $feed_item; } add_filter( ‘json_feed_item’, ‘wp_custom_json_feed_fields’, 10, 2); `
Can I write information to my posts?
This is a syndication format, which means it only represents your posts and comments as feed elements. This is read only, similar to RSS or Atom. It is not an API.
Changelog
1.4.5
- Sanity check on $max_page
- Add filter
jsonfeed_comments_feed_enable, which if set to false will disable the comments feed header. - Add mime type for jsonfeed to filter for W3C Cache Plugin per GitHub issue 67.
1.4.4
- Fix declaration error
1.4.3
- Add next_url
- Add CORS header
1.4.2
- Update WebSub support
1.4.1
- Added author field back for compatibility with JSON Feed 1.0.
1.4.0
- Switch to using GUID for the ID
- Update to the JSONFeed 1.1 standard
- Use the RSS versions of title functions to allow these filters to be used
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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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