Rackspace News
Keep track of your Rackspace services, and get suggestions on how to optimize them for your WordPress site.
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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Rackspace News stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cloud servers | >100 |
| Cloud Sites | >100 |
| Hosting | >100 |
| rackspace | #14 |
| WordPress | >100 |
About Rackspace News
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Keep track of your Rackspace services, and get suggestions on how to optimize them for your WordPress site.
Installation
- Download and install the plugin from https://wordpress.org/plugins/rackspace-news/
- Activate the plugin through the \”Plugins\” menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
What features are coming?
TBD
For developers
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FAQ
Rackspace News: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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