# rss scroller

> rss scroller has 100+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 141 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** rss scroller shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will display RSS feed with simple scroller or ticker. It gradually reveals each item into view from left to right.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 26,558
- **Downloads (30 days):** 141 (+74.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 8.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 1, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gopiplus (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gopiplus/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rss-scroller/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [horizontal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/horizontal/) | #2 | 10 |
| [rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss/) | #47 | 363 |
| [scrolling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scrolling/) | #9 | 30 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| horizontal | >100 | 1,788 |
| rss | >100 | 1,742 |
| scrolling | >100 | 1,916 |

## Version adoption

- 8.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Timeline History](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timeline-history/) | 500+ | 4/5 (4) | Dec 19, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Horizontal motion gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-motion-gallery/) | 50+ | 1/5 (2) | Dec 1, 2022 | 20/100 |
| 4 | [ScrollTick](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scrolltick/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 15, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [JS-SWITCH](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-switch/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 29, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Mhr Post Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mhr-post-ticker/) | 10+ | — | Aug 13, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 7 | [RP News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rp-news-ticker/) | 10+ | — | Oct 10, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Horizontal Admin Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-admin-menu/) | 10+ | — | Sep 17, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Horizontal Tabs Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-tabs/) | 10+ | — | Aug 25, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Horizon Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizon-scroll/) | <10 | — | Jan 19, 2025 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is rss scroller safe to use in 2026?
rss scroller shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use rss scroller?
rss scroller is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 26,558 times since it launched in September 2009. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.

### Does rss scroller work with WordPress 7.1?
rss scroller is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was rss scroller last updated?
The latest version, 8.1, was released on December 1, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes rss scroller?
rss scroller is developed and maintained by gopiplus.

### What are the best alternatives to rss scroller?
The most popular alternatives to rss scroller are Timeline History (500+ installs), Horizontal motion gallery (50+ installs) and ScrollTick (40+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-scroller/ · Generated 2026-10-07 12:35 UTC by PageForge