# Press, News, Events

> Press, News, Events has 60+ active installs and 117 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Press, News, Events shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**This plugin creates custom post types for Press Releases, Events and New Stories, three things a standard PR site needs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 10,422
- **Downloads (30 days):** 117 (+34.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 4, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mattdeclaire (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mattdeclaire/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/press-news-events/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | #86 | 275 |
| [events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/events/) | >100 | 486 |
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | #51 | 215 |
| [press releases](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/press-releases/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| events | >100 | 9,243 |
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| press releases | >100 | 1,891 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-permalinks/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | May 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Post Type Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-widgets/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Jun 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [Remove CPT base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-cpt-base/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (33) | Dec 1, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mb-custom-post-type/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Kwayy HTML Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kwayy-html-sitemap/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Sep 7, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Type Maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-maker/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Jul 11, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Multiple Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-featured-images/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (28) | Aug 20, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Press, News, Events free?
Yes. Press, News, Events is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Press, News, Events safe to use in 2026?
Press, News, Events shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Press, News, Events?
Press, News, Events is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,422 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 117 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Press, News, Events work with WordPress 7.1?
Press, News, Events is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Press, News, Events last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 4, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Press, News, Events?
Press, News, Events is developed and maintained by mattdeclaire.

### What are the best alternatives to Press, News, Events?
The most popular alternatives to Press, News, Events are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+ installs) and Custom Post Types and Custo… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press-news-events/ · Generated 2026-10-15 13:24 UTC by PageForge