Mynewsdesk
Embed press releases and other Mynewsdesk pressroom content in WordPress with the [mynewsdesk] shortcode.
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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Mynewsdesk stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| myNewsDesk | #1 |
| news | >100 |
| press releases | #15 |
| pressroom | #1 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Mynewsdesk
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
wpMynewsdesk integrates the Mynewsdesk pressroom API with WordPress. Enter your Mynewsdesk API key in Settings » myNewsDesk, place the [mynewsdesk] shortcode anywhere on your site, and the plugin fetches and renders your press releases, news, blog posts, events, images, videos, documents and contacts.
This plugin is not built by Mynewsdesk and Mynewsdesk does not provide support for it.
Highlights
- Modern, object-oriented codebase (PHP 8.0+).
- All output is escaped; all input is sanitized.
- AJAX requests are protected by WordPress nonces.
- HTTP requests use the WordPress HTTP API (
wp_remote_get) with timeout and user-agent. - XML parsing is hardened against XXE (
LIBXML_NONET). - Compatible with WordPress 6.5 through 7.0.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
wp-content/plugins/or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen.
- Open Settings » myNewsDesk and enter your unique Mynewsdesk API key.
- Set the pressroom site (country code such as
sefor Sweden orukfor the United Kingdom). - Pick a default media type and the media types you want to display.
- Add the
[mynewsdesk]shortcode to a page or post.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get the API key?
Contact the Mynewsdesk team to obtain an API key. See https://www.mynewsdesk.com/docs/webservice_pressroom for details.
Why am I seeing “Unable to load content from Mynewsdesk”?
The plugin could not reach the Mynewsdesk API or received an invalid XML response. Verify your API key, pressroom site and that outbound HTTPS traffic is allowed from your server.
Changelog
Major modernization for WordPress 6.5–7.0 and PHP 8.0+. Settings from previous versions (API key, pressroom site, media types) are migrated automatically — no reconfiguration required.
2.0.0
- Rewrote the plugin as a namespaced, single-file OOP class.
- Added strict input sanitization and full output escaping across the admin UI, shortcode and AJAX responses.
- Added nonce verification (
check_ajax_referer) to the AJAX endpoint. - Replaced direct
DOMDocument::load($url)calls withwp_remote_get()plus hardenedSimpleXMLparsing (LIBXML_NONET). - Switched the API endpoint to HTTPS.
- Replaced deprecated
screen_icon()andWP_PLUGIN_URLusage with modern equivalents (plugin_dir_url,add_query_arg). - Migrated the settings screen to the WordPress Settings API with
sanitize_callbackfor each option. - Migrated the AJAX response to
wp_send_json_success/wp_send_json_error. - Renamed internal option keys (
kkpo_*→mnd_*). Existing installs are migrated automatically on activation or first admin load; legacy values are preserved so downgrades remain safe. - Set requirements: WordPress 6.5+, PHP 8.0+.
1.5
- Legacy release.
For developers
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FAQ
Mynewsdesk: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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