# Best News Management Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 2 news management plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: News Manager, IssueM.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [News Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/news-manager/) | 600+ | 3.9/5 (9) | Jun 16, 2016 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [IssueM](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/issuem/) | 600+ | 4.1/5 (13) | Aug 28, 2025 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular news management plugin for WordPress?
News Manager is the most popular news management plugin with 600+ active installs and a 3.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many news management plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “news management” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these news management plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 2 news management plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-management/ · Generated 2026-10-15 14:42 UTC by PageForge