WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode
Easily fetches RSS feeds from external sources and embed them into posts or pages with a shortcode.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| feeds fetcher | #24 |
| fetch feeds | >100 |
| fetch rss | >100 |
| rss feeds fetcher | #11 |
| RSS shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Use a shortcode to grab RSS feeds from external sources and embed them into posts or pages. After you have activated the plugin, you can start to use the shortcode.
Example shortcode usage:
[wpmizerss url=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wpmize” feeds_limit=”5″ words_limit=”100″ ul_class=’ class=”ordered”‘]
Key Features
- Easily embed any RSS feeds into posts or pages using a shortcode
- Limit the number of the feeds to show
- Limit the words of the title of each feeds
- Add a custom class for the UL
More Information
For more details visit the official plugin URL.
For more plugins and WordPress tips visit us at wpmize.com.
Author
WPMize.com
http://www.wpmize.com
Installation
- Place the ‘wp-rss-fetcher-shortcode’ folder in your ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode.
- Use this shortcode to insert RSS feeds into a post or page: [wpmizerss url=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wpmize” feeds_limit=”5″ words_limit=”100″ ul_class=’ class=”ordered”‘]
Changelog
Initial release, no need to upgrade yet.
1.0
25/08/2012 =
* Initial release
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FAQ
WP RSS Fetcher ShortCode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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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