# Rackspace News

> Rackspace News has <10 active installs and 26 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Rackspace News shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,297
- **Downloads (30 days):** 26 (+100% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 30, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Brandon Hubbard (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bhubbard/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rackspace-news/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cloud servers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cloud-servers/) | >100 | 0 |
| [Cloud Sites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cloud-sites/) | >100 | 0 |
| [Hosting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hosting/) | >100 | 44 |
| [rackspace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rackspace/) | >100 | 2 |
| [WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress/) | >100 | 182 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cloud servers | >100 | 1,908 |
| Cloud Sites | >100 | 2,419 |
| Hosting | >100 | 4,187 |
| rackspace | #14 | 16 |
| WordPress | >100 | 10,000 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Rackspace News safe to use in 2026?
Rackspace News shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Rackspace News?
Rackspace News is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,297 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 26 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Rackspace News work with WordPress 7.1?
Rackspace News is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Rackspace News last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on April 30, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Rackspace News?
Rackspace News is developed and maintained by Brandon Hubbard.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rackspace-news/ · Generated 2026-10-15 04:45 UTC by PageForge