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Block RSS Reading vs RSS Feed Widget
At a glance
- RSS Feed Widget has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for Block RSS Reading.
- On a typical day, RSS Feed Widget is downloaded about 27 times, Block RSS Reading about 1.
- Block RSS Reading has no reviews yet.
- RSS Feed Widget was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Jun 7, 2013 for Block RSS Reading.
- RSS Feed Widget is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.5.2 for Block RSS Reading.
- Block RSS Reading has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for RSS Feed Widget.
Line by line
RSS Feed Widget leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block RSS Reading |  RSS Feed Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #46,869 | #4,640 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24 | 1.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.9(26) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.5.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 13 years ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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