# Simple Custom Content

> Simple Custom Content has 100+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews and 178 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 75/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Simple Custom Content is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

**Easily add custom content to your WP Posts, Pages, and RSS Feeds.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 23,197
- **Downloads (30 days):** 178 (-48.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 75/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 20260809
- **Last updated:** Aug 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.6.20+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jeff Starr (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/specialk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-custom-content/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | #78 | 796 |
| [custom content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-content/) | #1 | 8 |
| [feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feeds/) | #10 | 74 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,112 |
| [rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss/) | #46 | 361 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom content | #28 | 10,000 |
| feeds | >100 | 4,466 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| rss | >100 | 1,725 |

## Version adoption

- 20260809: 65%
- 20260418: 13.4%
- 20250322: 9.8%
- 20260130: 6.2%
- 20220928: 5.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-demo-import/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (79) | Apr 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Rara One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/) | 20K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Sep 9, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [TutorMate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutormate/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [WP Subtitle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-subtitle/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 5, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [Themebeez Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themebeez-toolkit/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Surfer – WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surferseo/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Root Relative URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-relative-urls/) | 6K+ | 2.9/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [WP Content Copy Protection with Color Design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copy-protect-with-color-design/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Custom Content free?
Yes. Simple Custom Content is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Custom Content safe to use in 2026?
Simple Custom Content is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Custom Content?
Simple Custom Content is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,197 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 178 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Custom Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simple Custom Content up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.

### What PHP version does Simple Custom Content need?
Simple Custom Content requires PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Custom Content last updated?
The latest version, 20260809, was released on August 9, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Simple Custom Content?
Simple Custom Content is developed and maintained by Jeff Starr.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Custom Content?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Custom Content are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-content/ · Generated 2026-09-30 15:00 UTC by PageForge