# Newsknit RSS

> Newsknit RSS has <10 active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Newsknit RSS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Curate, filter, and display multiple RSS/Atom feeds as organized, cached news feeds anywhere on your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 164
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+16.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cspluginsuk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cspluginsuk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/newsknit-rss/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/aggregator/) | #17 | 17 |
| [feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feed/) | >100 | 357 |
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | >100 | 207 |
| [rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss/) | >100 | 361 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,304 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| aggregator | #67 | 162 |
| feed | >100 | 4,465 |
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| rss | >100 | 1,725 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Curator.io](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/curatorio/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 2, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [PressForward](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pressforward/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (11) | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP Autoblog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-autoblog/) | 100+ | — | Jan 23, 2021 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [DaazSync – RSS News Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daazsync/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 13, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [FETCHUB – AI RSS Feed Aggregator & Translator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fetchub/) | 20+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 29, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Simple RSS Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-rss-aggregator/) | 10+ | 1/5 (2) | Jul 15, 2016 | 18/100 |
| 7 | [News Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/news-aggregator/) | 10+ | — | Apr 12, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [myScoop Rank Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/myscoop-rank-display/) | 10+ | — | May 31, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [DashPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashpress/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 24, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Content Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-aggregator/) | <10 | — | May 3, 2026 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Newsknit RSS safe to use in 2026?
Newsknit RSS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Newsknit RSS?
Newsknit RSS is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 164 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Newsknit RSS work with WordPress 7.1?
Newsknit RSS is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Newsknit RSS need?
Newsknit RSS requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Newsknit RSS last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 19, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Newsknit RSS?
Newsknit RSS is developed and maintained by cspluginsuk.

### What are the best alternatives to Newsknit RSS?
The most popular alternatives to Newsknit RSS are Curator.io (2K+ installs), PressForward (100+ installs) and WP Autoblog (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/newsknit-rss/ · Generated 2026-09-30 07:49 UTC by PageForge