rss scroller
This plugin will display RSS feed with simple scroller or ticker. It gradually reveals each item into view from left to right.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where rss scroller stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| horizontal | >100 |
| rss | >100 |
| scrolling | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
About rss scroller
From the official readme · v8.1Description
RSS scroller plugin will display RSS feed with simple scroller or ticker. It gradually reveals each item into view from left to right.
Check official website for live demo http://www.gopiplus.com/work/2010/07/18/rss-scroller/
Want to display the RSS feed with scroller then use this RSS scroller wordpress pluin. This plug-in will display RSS feed with simple scroller or ticker. It gradually reveals each item into view from left to right. This will display 1 by 1 with horizontal scroller. I.e. your RSS feed title will scroll will scroll on the post/widget with link.
Features of this plugin
- RSS feed.
- Short code availabe for posts/pages.
- Wonderful scroller effect.
- Linkable scroll.
Plugin configuration option
- Add the plugin in the posts or pages using short code.
- Add directly in to the theme using PHP code.
- Drag and drop the widget to your sidebar.
Translators
- English (en_EN) – Gopi Ramasamy
- Polish (pl_PL) – Abdul Sattar
Frequently asked questions
How to display announcement in front end
Answer
Changelog
Tested up to 5.9
8.1
- Tested up to 5.9
8.0
- Tested up to 5.8
- Use plugin short code in the widget.
7.9
- Tested up to 5.7
7.8
- Tested up to 5.5
7.7
- Tested up to 5.4
7.6
- Tested up to 5.3
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FAQ
rss scroller: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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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