RSS Content Curator
Ethical content curation tool - Generate research drafts from RSS feeds with automatic source attribution. Supports all 7 categories.
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RSS Content Curator works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Rankings
Where RSS Content Curator stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content | >100 |
| curation | #33 |
| ethical | #14 |
| research | >100 |
| rss | >100 |
About RSS Content Curator
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
RSS Content Curator helps you discover and curate content from trusted RSS news sources. All generated posts include source attribution and are saved as drafts for your review before publishing.
This is an ethical content curation tool designed to help you:
- Discover trending topics in your niche
- Research content ideas
- Save time on content discovery
- Always maintain proper attribution
Features:
- 📰 7 News Categories – Technology, Business, Science, Health, Sports, Entertainment, General
- 🔍 Custom Keywords – Target specific topics via Google News
- 🔗 Automatic Source Attribution – Every post includes original source links
- ✍️ Draft-Only Mode – All content saved as drafts for your review
- 🔄 Content Rewriting – Paraphrase for uniqueness (requires your final review)
- 🎯 SEO Optimization – Generate meta descriptions and focus keywords
- ✅ Code Detection – Auto-skips code-heavy articles
- 🌍 Multiple Countries – US, UK, or Global news sources
How It Works:
- Select categories (Technology, Business, Science, etc.)
- Optionally add custom keywords
- Click “Generate Draft Articles”
- Plugin fetches from curated RSS feeds
- Content is rewritten and saved as DRAFT
- You review, add your insights, and publish
Ethical Usage:
This plugin is designed for ethical content curation. You must:
- ✅ Review all generated drafts
- ✅ Add your original analysis and commentary
- ✅ Verify source attribution is present
- ✅ Comply with copyright laws
- ✅ Respect original content creators
External Services
This plugin connects to external RSS feeds to fetch publicly available content.
Services Used:
The plugin fetches content from these RSS feed providers:
Technology:
* TechCrunch – https://techcrunch.com/feed/
* The Verge – https://www.theverge.com/rss/index.xml
* Wired – https://www.wired.com/feed/rss
* Ars Technica – https://feeds.arstechnica.com/arstechnica/index
* Engadget – https://www.engadget.com/rss.xml
* CNET – https://www.cnet.com/rss/news/
* PHP.net – https://www.php.net/feed.atom
* Laravel News – https://laravel-news.com/feed
* SitePoint – https://www.sitepoint.com/feed/
* CSS-Tricks – https://css-tricks.com/feed/
* Dev.to – https://dev.to/feed
* Smashing Magazine – https://www.smashingmagazine.com/feed/
Business:
* Reuters Business – https://feeds.reuters.com/reuters/businessNews
* Forbes Business – https://www.forbes.com/business/feed/
Science:
* Science Daily – https://www.sciencedaily.com/rss/all.xml
* New Scientist – https://www.newscientist.com/feed/home
Health:
* Medical News Today – https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/news.xml
* Harvard Health – https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/feed
Sports:
* ESPN – https://www.espn.com/espn/rss/news
* Bleacher Report – https://bleacherreport.com/articles/feed
Entertainment:
* Variety – https://variety.com/feed/
* Deadline – https://deadline.com/feed/
General News:
* BBC News – https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/rss.xml
* The Guardian – https://www.theguardian.com/world/rss
What Data is Sent:
- Only standard HTTP GET requests to publicly available RSS feeds
- No personal data is transmitted to these services
- No user information is collected or shared
- No cookies or tracking from external services
Privacy:
- All RSS feeds are publicly available
- No authentication or API keys required
- No user data stored by external services
- Plugin does not track users
Terms of Service:
Each RSS feed provider has their own terms of service. Users are responsible for:
- Complying with each feed provider’s terms
- Respecting copyright and attribution requirements
- Adding original commentary before publishing curated content
- Following fair use guidelines in their jurisdiction
Your Legal Responsibility:
By using this plugin, you agree to:
- Review all generated content before publishing
- Add substantial original commentary and insights
- Maintain source attribution links
- Comply with copyright laws in your country
- Respect the intellectual property of content creators
This plugin is a research and discovery tool. The ethical and legal use of generated content is your responsibility.
Privacy Policy
This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal user data.
What we DON’T do:
- ❌ No user tracking
- ❌ No analytics
- ❌ No cookies
- ❌ No data collection
- ❌ No external accounts required
What we DO:
- ✅ Fetch public RSS feeds
- ✅ Store settings in your WordPress database (locally)
- ✅ Generate posts in your WordPress database (locally)
All data stays on your server.
Support
For support, please use the WordPress.org support forums.
Documentation available at: https://phpspiderblog.com/rss-content-curator-docs/
Credits
Built with ethical content creation in mind by PHP Spider Blog.
RSS feeds provided by their respective publishers.
All content rights belong to original creators.
Installation
Automatic Installation:
- Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New
- Search for “RSS Content Curator”
- Click “Install Now”
- Click “Activate”
- Go to “Content Curator” menu in admin
Manual Installation:
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
- Click “Activate Plugin”
- Go to “Content Curator” menu in admin
Setup:
- Select desired categories (one or more)
- Optionally add custom keywords
- Choose your country (US, UK, or Global)
- Configure posts per run (recommended: 3-5)
- Click “Save Changes”
- Click “Generate Draft Articles”
- Check Posts → All Posts for your new drafts
- Review, enhance with your insights, then publish!
Frequently asked questions
Is this legal? Is it ethical?
Yes, when used properly. This plugin is designed for ethical content curation: ✅ Fetches publicly available RSS feeds ✅ Saves content as DRAFTS (not auto-published) ✅ Includes automatic source attribution ✅ You MUST add your original insights before publishing ✅ You are responsible for copyright compliance Think of it like a research assistant that helps you discover content, not a content copier.
What categories are available?
All 7 categories: Technology, Business, Science, Health, Sports, Entertainment, and General News.
Can I use custom keywords?
Yes! Add comma-separated keywords to fetch relevant articles from Google News.
Does it auto-publish posts?
No! All posts are saved as DRAFTS. You must: Review the content Add your analysis and commentary Verify source attribution Manually publish This ensures ethical content curation.
Does it require an API key?
No API keys needed. The plugin uses publicly available RSS feeds.
Will this hurt my SEO?
Not if used properly: ✅ Content is rewritten for uniqueness ✅ Source attribution adds credibility ✅ Your original commentary adds value ❌ Don’t publish without adding your insights ❌ Don’t auto-publish everything Google values original analysis and commentary.
Can I customize the RSS feeds?
Yes, via custom keywords that fetch from Google News. The plugin includes curated premium feeds for each category.
How many posts can I generate?
You can generate as many posts as you need. Configure “Posts Per Run” in settings (recommended: 3-5 at a time for best quality review).
Changelog
Initial release. Ethical content curation from RSS feeds with automatic source attribution and full functionality.
1.0.2 – 2026-04-25
- Fixed: Improved RSS content extraction to get fuller article content
- Fixed: Lowered minimum word count to 50 (from 100) to support RSS summaries
- Improved: Better handling of short RSS feed descriptions
- Improved: More detailed error messages showing rejection reasons
- Changed: Default minimum words from 300 to 100 for better RSS compatibility
1.0.1 – 2026-04-25
- Fixed: SEO Optimizer method signature bug causing fatal error
- Fixed: Properly handle keywords parameter in SEO optimization
- Improved: Better keyword extraction from rewritten content
1.0.0 – 2026-04-21
- Initial release
- 7 categories with curated RSS feeds
- Custom keywords via Google News
- Automatic source attribution
- Draft-only mode for ethical curation
- Content rewriting for uniqueness
- SEO optimization (meta descriptions, focus keywords)
- Auto-skip code-heavy articles
- Fully functional with no limitations
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FAQ
RSS Content Curator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is RSS Content Curator free?
Yes. RSS Content Curator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is RSS Content Curator safe to use in 2026?
RSS Content Curator works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use RSS Content Curator?
RSS Content Curator is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 364 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does RSS Content Curator work with WordPress 7.1?
RSS Content Curator 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 RSS Content Curator need?
RSS Content Curator requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was RSS Content Curator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 21, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes RSS Content Curator?
RSS Content Curator is developed and maintained by kapilplugin.
What are the best alternatives to RSS Content Curator?
The most popular alternatives to RSS Content Curator are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).
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