Skysa RSS Reader App
Display interactive summaries from an RSS (or Atom) feed in a dynamic ajax window on your site; customizable RSS feed app button.
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Skysa RSS Reader App shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (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 Skysa RSS Reader App stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Atom | >100 |
| rss | >100 |
| rss reader | >100 |
| skysa | #3 |
| skysa apps | #3 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About Skysa RSS Reader App
From the official readme · v1.4Description
The Skysa RSS Reader is a simple RSS reader for your site. You can choose how many RSS feed items to display and how much text to show in the preview. You also have the option of linking to the RSS feed source articles or allowing the preview to be expanded right on your site.
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Installation
- Install the Skysa RSS Reader App either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server (in the /wp-content/plugins/ directory).
- Activate the plugin.
You can now manage your RSS Reader app settings from Skysa Bar Apps > RSS Reader on your WordPress admin menu.
Optional
For added style customization and display options, you can install the Skysa App Bar Integration plugin and connect it to a Skysa account.
Changelog
1.4
- Insured support for WordPress 4.0
1.3
- Fixed bug that caused the app not to load if specific characters were used in the settings.
1.21
- Support for WordPress 3.5.1 Added.
1.2
- Fixed compatibility issue with WordPress version 3.5.
1.15
- Fixed an issue with MySQL database configurations set to require UTF8
1.1
- Fixed a potential issue with app settings not saving in some configurations.
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FAQ
Skysa RSS Reader App: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Skysa RSS Reader App free?
Yes. Skysa RSS Reader App is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Skysa RSS Reader App safe to use in 2026?
Skysa RSS Reader App shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Skysa RSS Reader App?
Skysa RSS Reader App is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,943 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does Skysa RSS Reader App work with WordPress 7.1?
Skysa RSS Reader App is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Skysa RSS Reader App last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on September 8, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Skysa RSS Reader App?
Skysa RSS Reader App is developed and maintained by Skysa.
What are the best alternatives to Skysa RSS Reader App?
The most popular alternatives to Skysa RSS Reader App are Disable Feeds (20K+ installs), Disable Feeds WP (10K+ installs) and FeedWordPress (9K+ installs).
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