Software News
Show the latest software related news on your site. Creates a widget that you can place anywhere on your site and that integrates seamlessly with your chosen theme. You can select the maximum number of items you want to…
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Software News shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Software News stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| news | >100 |
| software | >100 |
| updatestar | #1 |
About Software News
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Show the latest software related news on your site. Creates a widget that you can place anywhere on your site and that integrates seamlessly with your chosen theme. You can select the maximum number of items you want to display and choose if you want to show author, date, and content. The title can be customized as well.
Installation
- Go to Plugins -> Add New in your WordPress Dashboard
- Search for Software News
- Click Install Now
- Find the plugin Software News in the list of plugins on the page Plugins -> Installed Plugins
- Click Activate below Software News
- Go to Appearance -> Widgets
- Click on Software News
- Select the area of your site where the widget should appear (e.g. Blog Sidebar)
- Click Add Widget
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FAQ
Software News: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Software News free?
Yes. Software News is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Software News safe to use in 2026?
Software News shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Software News?
Software News is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,292 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.
Does Software News work with WordPress 7.1?
Software News is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Software News need?
Software News requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Software News last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 11, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Software News?
Software News is developed and maintained by mganss.
What are the best alternatives to Software News?
The most popular alternatives to Software News are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+ installs), Blog Designer Pack (30K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).
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