Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed
v0.1by sergiambel · updated 11 years ago
Forces 'text/xml' as content-type for your blog's feed
- Rank
- #46,643
- Down629 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,057 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed at a glance
Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed is a WordPress plugin by sergiambel with 10+ active installs, the #46,643 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Oct 4, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 17 plugins tagged “mime”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#46,643 · up 758 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #46,643 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #46,014 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,171 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,504 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #43,360 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #36,412 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,333 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,401 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 4, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 4, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed
How many websites use Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed?
Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,643 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed been downloaded?
2,057 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Oct 4, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed have?
No one has reviewed Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed?
The plugins most like Force text/xml as MIME-type in the feed, by the tags they share, are Import XML and RSS Feeds (2K+), GN Publisher (20K+) and WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | sergiambel |
| First released | Oct 4, 2015 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 4, 2015 |
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