Oshirase Ichiran
Display a news/notice list anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode. Designed for Japanese WordPress sites.
Use with caution
Oshirase Ichiran works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release ā each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Oshirase Ichiran stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| news | >100 |
| notice | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Oshirase Ichiran
From the official readme Ā· v1.1.0Description
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This plugin is an homage to the original “What’s New Generator” by Hideki Tanaka, rewritten for modern WordPress with security updates and new features.
Features
- Display a news list anywhere with the
[shirase]shortcode - Show a NEW! badge for recent posts (customizable time period)
- Optionally mark the latest post with a NEW! badge automatically
- Choose content type: Posts, Pages, or both
- Sort by published date or last modified date
- Filter by category slug (Posts only)
- Optional “Prev / Next” pagination (on/off toggle)
- Compatible shortcode
[showwhatsnew]for migration from What’s New Generator - Live preview in the admin settings page
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CSS Customization
Add CSS to your theme’s Additional CSS (Appearance ā Customize) or stylesheet:
/* NEW! badge */
.newmark {
background: #e44;
color: #fff;
font-size: 11px;
padding: 2px 6px;
border-radius: 3px;
}
/* Date column */
.oshirase dt {
color: #888;
font-size: 0.9em;
min-width: 7em;
}
/* Pagination buttons */
.oshirase-prev,
.oshirase-next {
display: inline-block;
padding: 4px 12px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 3px;
text-decoration: none;
}
A full selector reference is also available on the Settings page inside your WordPress admin.
Installation
- Upload the
simple-oshirasefolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin from the WordPress admin “Plugins” menu
- Go to “Settings” ā “Oshirase Ichiran” to configure
- Add
[shirase]to any page or post where you want to display the notice list
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate settings from Whatās New Generator?
No. Oshirase Ichiran uses its own option key. Please reconfigure after activation.
Can I keep using `[showwhatsnew]`?
Yes. In the settings page, switch the shortcode to [showwhatsnew] (legacy mode). Make sure to deactivate Whatās New Generator first to avoid conflicts.
Does it work in widgets?
Yes. Paste [shirase] into a Text widget and it will display correctly.
What languages is the admin UI in?
The admin UI is available in English and Japanese. Translation-ready (.pot file included in the languages/ folder).
Can I customize the appearance with CSS?
Yes. Add CSS to your theme using the following selectors: .oshirase ā outer wrapper .oshirase dl ā each notice item row .oshirase dt ā date column .oshirase dd ā notice title column .newmark ā NEW! badge .oshirase-pagination ā pagination nav area .oshirase-prev / .oshirase-next ā Prev/Next buttons .oshirase-page-info ā page number text See the Settings page in your WordPress admin for a full reference and example CSS.
Changelog
Initial release. If migrating from What's New Generator, settings will not be carried over ā please reconfigure after activation.
1.1.0
- Added English localization (i18n ready ā .pot file included)
- All admin UI labels are now translatable via languages/simple-oshirase.pot
- Added CSS Customization reference section to the Settings page
- Added Domain Path: /languages to plugin header
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Homage to What’s New Generator (v2.0.2) by Hideki Tanaka ā fully rewritten for modern WordPress
- Security: applied esc_html / esc_attr / esc_url to all output
- Security: added allowlist validation for all settings
- Security: changed capability check to manage_options
- Replaced get_posts() with WP_Query for better pagination support
- Replaced date() with WordPress-native wp_date()
- Added “Prev / Next” pagination with on/off toggle
- Added legacy shortcode [showwhatsnew] selector with conflict warning
- Removed PHP 4-era var keyword and pass-by-reference callbacks
- Added uninstall.php for clean database removal
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own ā no account needed.
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Oshirase Ichiran: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org Ā· checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Oshirase Ichiran free?
Yes. Oshirase Ichiran is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Oshirase Ichiran safe to use in 2026?
Oshirase Ichiran works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Oshirase Ichiran?
Oshirase Ichiran is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 542 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 192 times in the last 30 days.
Does Oshirase Ichiran work with WordPress 7.1?
Oshirase Ichiran is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Oshirase Ichiran need?
Oshirase Ichiran requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Oshirase Ichiran last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on July 18, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Oshirase Ichiran?
Oshirase Ichiran is developed and maintained by Recolon.
What are the best alternatives to Oshirase Ichiran?
The most popular alternatives to Oshirase Ichiran are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+ installs), Blog Designer Pack (30K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C⦠(20K+ installs).
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