WordPress plugin comparison
RSS Control vs Super RSS Reader
At a glance
- Super RSS Reader has more active installs: 9K+, against 300+ for RSS Control.
- On a typical day, Super RSS Reader is downloaded about 112 times, RSS Control about 20.
- RSS Control is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 67 reviews.
- RSS Control was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Oct 20, 2026 for Super RSS Reader.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Super RSS Reader has been around longer: since 2009, against 2019 for RSS Control.
Line by line
Super RSS Reader leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  RSS Control |  Super RSS Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,954 | #2,187 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 429 | 7.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.6(67) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.50 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 17 days ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
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