# RSS Retriever Lite

> RSS Retriever Lite has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 565 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 80/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — RSS Retriever Lite is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

**Lightweight feed importer for WordPress with support for RSS, Atom, Google Product Feed, Yandex feeds, YouTube and more.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 3,734
- **Downloads (30 days):** 565 (+21% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 80/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** RSS Retriever Team (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/plugincore/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rss-retriever-lite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [autoblogging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/autoblogging/) | #4 | 18 |
| [polylang](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/polylang/) | #17 | 80 |
| [rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss/) | #38 | 365 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,423 |
| [wpml](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpml/) | #18 | 93 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| autoblogging | #7 | 40 |
| polylang | #76 | 1,556 |
| rss | #6 | 1,753 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |
| wpml | >100 | 2,646 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 46.4%
- 1.3: 30.6%
- 1.1: 18.9%
- 1.0: 4.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP RSS Aggregator – RSS Import, Feed to Post, Autoblogging, AI Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rss-aggregator/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (565) | Sep 15, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [RSS Aggregator by Feedzy – Feed to Post, Autoblogging, News & YouTube Video Feeds Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feedzy-rss-feeds/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (361) | Oct 6, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Arvow AI SEO Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/journalist-ai/) | 1K+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Oct 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Emplibot – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research, Infographics, and Linking / SEO Optimized / Fully Automated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/emplibot/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 19, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [EverPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/everpress/) | 10+ | — | Oct 17, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [TwitterPad](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/twitterpad/) | 10+ | — | Feb 11, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Coupon Grab by ClipNCrazy.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coupon-grab/) | 10+ | — | Jan 17, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [WP DeleteTags – TagAssassin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-delete-tags-tagassassin/) | 10+ | — | Jan 7, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Draft2Publish – AI Content Writer, Autoblogging & Image Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/draft2publish/) | <10 | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [VectraSEO – Answer Engine Optimization, AI Content & SEO Audit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vectraseo/) | <10 | — | May 18, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is RSS Retriever Lite safe to use in 2026?
Yes — RSS Retriever Lite is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use RSS Retriever Lite?
RSS Retriever Lite is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,734 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 565 times in the last 30 days.

### Does RSS Retriever Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested RSS Retriever Lite up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

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

### When was RSS Retriever Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on September 29, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes RSS Retriever Lite?
RSS Retriever Lite is developed and maintained by RSS Retriever Team.

### What are the best alternatives to RSS Retriever Lite?
The most popular alternatives to RSS Retriever Lite are WP RSS Aggregator (40K+ installs), RSS Aggregator by Feedzy (40K+ installs) and Arvow AI SEO Writer (1K+ installs).


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