# Veridis News Desk – Editorial Workflow & Newsroom

> Veridis News Desk has <10 active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Veridis News Desk is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 14 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**A newsroom and editorial workflow for managing stories, assignments, deadlines, sources, follow-ups, and publishing readiness in WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 59
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Veridis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/veridisdev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/veridis-news-desk/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content planning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-planning/) | #6 | 6 |
| [editorial calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editorial-calendar/) | #14 | 18 |
| [editorial workflow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editorial-workflow/) | #25 | 36 |
| [newsroom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsroom/) | #6 | 6 |
| [workflow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/workflow/) | #80 | 93 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content planning | >100 | 481 |
| editorial calendar | #57 | 125 |
| editorial workflow | #60 | 362 |
| newsroom | #12 | 42 |
| workflow | >100 | 5,334 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPNakama – Editorial Workflow & Content Planning for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpnakama/) | 10+ | — | Aug 11, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [LuckyFish Page Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/luckyfish-page-exporter/) | <10 | — | Jul 15, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [SiteAssist AI Editorial Planner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/siteassist-ai-editorial-planner/) | <10 | — | Aug 27, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 4 | [Strive Content Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/strive-content-calendar-lite/) | <10 | — | Aug 12, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [Arunstheme Editorial Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/arunstheme-editorial-notes/) | <10 | — | Feb 23, 2026 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Veridis News Desk free?
Yes. Veridis News Desk is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Veridis News Desk safe to use in 2026?
Veridis News Desk is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 14 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Veridis News Desk?
Veridis News Desk is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 59 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Veridis News Desk work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Veridis News Desk up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Veridis News Desk need?
Veridis News Desk requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Veridis News Desk last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 30, 2026 (14 hours ago).

### Who makes Veridis News Desk?
Veridis News Desk is developed and maintained by Veridis.

### What are the best alternatives to Veridis News Desk?
The most popular alternatives to Veridis News Desk are WPNakama (10+ installs), LuckyFish Page Exporter (<10 installs) and SiteAssist AI Editorial Pla… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/veridis-news-desk/ · Generated 2026-09-30 21:51 UTC by PageForge