# Mynewsdesk

> Mynewsdesk has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Mynewsdesk works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Embed press releases and other Mynewsdesk pressroom content in WordPress with the [mynewsdesk] shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,586
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (-17.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mansoormunib (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mansoormunib/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mynewsdesk/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [myNewsDesk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mynewsdesk/) | #1 | 1 |
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | #61 | 215 |
| [press releases](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/press-releases/) | #3 | 4 |
| [pressroom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pressroom/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,429 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| myNewsDesk | #1 | 1 |
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| press releases | #15 | 1,891 |
| pressroom | #1 | 5 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 57.7%
- 2.0: 42.3%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Mynewsdesk safe to use in 2026?
Mynewsdesk works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mynewsdesk?
Mynewsdesk is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,586 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mynewsdesk work with WordPress 7.1?
Mynewsdesk is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Mynewsdesk need?
Mynewsdesk requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Mynewsdesk last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on June 9, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Mynewsdesk?
Mynewsdesk is developed and maintained by mansoormunib.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mynewsdesk/ · Generated 2026-10-15 13:23 UTC by PageForge