# WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode

> WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode has 20+ active installs and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode 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 24/100 on our health check.

**Easily fetches RSS feeds from external sources and embed them into posts or pages with a shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,656
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+10.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpmize (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpmize/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-rss-fetcher-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [feeds fetcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feeds-fetcher/) | #1 | 1 |
| [fetch feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fetch-feeds/) | #1 | 1 |
| [fetch rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fetch-rss/) | #1 | 1 |
| [rss feeds fetcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss-feeds-fetcher/) | #1 | 1 |
| [RSS shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| feeds fetcher | #24 | 24 |
| fetch feeds | >100 | 627 |
| fetch rss | >100 | 214 |
| rss feeds fetcher | #11 | 11 |
| RSS shortcode | >100 | 584 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode free?
Yes. WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode safe to use in 2026?
WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode 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 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode?
WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,656 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode work with WordPress 7.1?
WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 27, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode?
WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode is developed and maintained by wpmize.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rss-fetcher-shortcode/ · Generated 2026-10-09 11:19 UTC by PageForge