BNS SMF Feeds
v2.1by Edward Caissie · updated 10 years ago
Plugin with multi-widget functionality that builds an SMF Forum RSS feed url by user option choices; and, displays a SMF forum feed.
- Rank
- #20,777
- Down30 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 54
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.6K
- 15,574 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BNS SMF Feeds at a glance
BNS SMF Feeds is a WordPress plugin by Edward Caissie with 50+ active installs, the #20,777 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.1 came out on Apr 10, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “SMF”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats89 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BNS SMF Feeds |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 54 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 55 |
Rank over time
#20,777 · down 55 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #20,777 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,747 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,806 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,822 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,796 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,813 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,772 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,776 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,761 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,707 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,829 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,722 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.82% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 8, 2009
- Last updated
- Apr 10, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BNS SMF Feeds
How many websites use BNS SMF Feeds?
BNS SMF Feeds is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,777 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BNS SMF Feeds been downloaded?
15,574 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was BNS SMF Feeds last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on Apr 10, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is BNS SMF Feeds compatible with the latest WordPress?
BNS SMF Feeds’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is BNS SMF Feeds still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BNS SMF Feeds have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to BNS SMF Feeds?
The plugins most like BNS SMF Feeds, by the tags they share, are GN Publisher (20K+), Disable Feeds (20K+) and RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 54 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 15.6K |
| Author | Edward Caissie |
| First released | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 10, 2016 |
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