# Simple News and Slider

> Simple News and Slider has <10 active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple News and Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Simple News List and Slider for show news archives, news slider and thumbnails.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,557
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+7.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.24
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sumitbhagirath (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sumitbhagirath/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-news-list-and-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [main news page slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/main-news-page-slider/) | #1 | 1 |
| [news website](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-website/) | #4 | 4 |
| [sumit-bhagirath](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sumit-bhagirath/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress news plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-news-plugin/) | #4 | 4 |
| [wordpress vertical news plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-vertical-news-plugin/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| main news page slider | >100 | 622 |
| news website | >100 | 10,000 |
| sumit-bhagirath | #1 | 1 |
| wordpress news plugin | >100 | 10,000 |
| wordpress vertical news plugin | >100 | 1,559 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple News and Slider safe to use in 2026?
Simple News and Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple News and Slider?
Simple News and Slider is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,557 times since it launched in June 2020. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple News and Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple News and Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.24, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple News and Slider need?
Simple News and Slider requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple News and Slider last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on June 11, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Simple News and Slider?
Simple News and Slider is developed and maintained by sumitbhagirath.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-news-list-and-slider/ · Generated 2026-10-21 06:49 UTC by PageForge