# SimplePie Rss Reader

> SimplePie Rss Reader has 20+ active installs and 88 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SimplePie Rss Reader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 11,963
- **Downloads (30 days):** 88 (+54.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 28, 2012
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dmregister (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dmregister/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-pie-rss-reader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feed/) | >100 | 357 |
| [feed reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feed-reader/) | #1 | 4 |
| [rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss/) | >100 | 362 |
| [rss reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss-reader/) | #3 | 5 |
| [simple pie](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-pie/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| feed | >100 | 4,514 |
| feed reader | >100 | 575 |
| rss | >100 | 1,735 |
| rss reader | >100 | 283 |
| simple pie | >100 | 119 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pubsubhubbub/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [RSS for Yandex Turbo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-for-yandex-turbo/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (145) | May 19, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gn-publisher/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Sep 9, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-twitter-feed-widget/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (55) | Dec 20, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [RSS Includes Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-includes-pages/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (17) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS Feed Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-rss-reader/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (66) | Aug 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [FeedWordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feedwordpress/) | 9K+ | 4.2/5 (61) | May 18, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Podcast Importer SecondLine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-importer-secondline/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Sep 21, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [RSS for Yandex Zen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-for-yandex-zen/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | May 19, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [WP Telegram Widget and Join Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram-widget/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | May 4, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimplePie Rss Reader free?
Yes. SimplePie Rss Reader is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SimplePie Rss Reader safe to use in 2026?
SimplePie Rss Reader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SimplePie Rss Reader?
SimplePie Rss Reader is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,963 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.

### When was SimplePie Rss Reader last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on August 28, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes SimplePie Rss Reader?
SimplePie Rss Reader is developed and maintained by dmregister.

### What are the best alternatives to SimplePie Rss Reader?
The most popular alternatives to SimplePie Rss Reader are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) (100K+ installs), RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-pie-rss-reader/ · Generated 2026-10-04 23:48 UTC by PageForge