# Meta News & Standout tag

> Meta News & Standout tag has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Meta News & Standout 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 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This tags are necessary if your blog or news website has been included to Google News.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,850
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (-11.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 9, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Condence (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/condence/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/meta-news-standout-tag/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-news/) | #15 | 29 |
| [metaname](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metaname/) | #1 | 1 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,731 |
| [standout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/standout/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google news | >100 | 10,000 |
| metaname | #2 | 3 |
| seo | >100 | 8,707 |
| standout | #72 | 79 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [XML Sitemap & Google News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xml-sitemap-feed/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (85) | Jun 10, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Dynamic XML Sitemaps Generator for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xml-sitemap-generator-for-google/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (47) | Oct 19, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gn-publisher/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Sep 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Lana Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lana-sitemap/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 15, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [WPSSO WP Sitemaps XML with News, Image, and Video Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpsso-wp-sitemaps/) | 400+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Oct 15, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [RSS Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-control/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 21, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Lightweight Newscast XML Sitemap For Google News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightweight-newscast-xml-sitemap-for-google-news/) | 100+ | 4/5 (1) | Sep 5, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Google News Sitemap Feed With Multisite Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-news-sitemap-feed-with-multisite-support/) | 100+ | — | Jan 26, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [XML News Sitemap Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/free-news-sitemap-generator-by-kumarharshit-in/) | 70+ | — | May 26, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 10 | [Google News Keywords from Tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-news-keywords-from-tags/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 23, 2014 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meta News & Standout tag free?
Yes. Meta News & Standout tag is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Meta News & Standout tag safe to use in 2026?
Meta News & Standout 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 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Meta News & Standout tag?
Meta News & Standout tag is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,850 times since it launched in July 2016. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Meta News & Standout tag work with WordPress 7.1?
Meta News & Standout tag is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Meta News & Standout tag last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on March 9, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Meta News & Standout tag?
Meta News & Standout tag is developed and maintained by Condence.

### What are the best alternatives to Meta News & Standout tag?
The most popular alternatives to Meta News & Standout tag are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+ installs), Dynamic XML Sitemaps Genera… (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/meta-news-standout-tag/ · Generated 2026-10-20 14:42 UTC by PageForge