JSON feed
v1.3by chrisnorthwood · updated 17 years ago
Pretty simple, really. Adds a new type of feed you can subscribe to. Simply
- Rank
- #17,253
- Up48 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 91
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.9K
- 16,905 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JSON feed at a glance
JSON feed is a WordPress plugin by chrisnorthwood with 90+ active installs, the #17,253 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3 came out on Nov 19, 2009, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 86 plugins tagged “feeds”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats68 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JSON feed |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 91 · +5.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 87 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 86 |
Rank over time
#17,253 · up 221 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,253 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,301 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,342 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,355 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,309 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,329 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,436 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,401 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,437 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,393 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,474 |
Growth %
Average +0.57% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +4.65% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -4.44% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +3.45% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.65% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
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.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7.1
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 16, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 19, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JSON feed
How many websites use JSON feed?
JSON feed is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,253 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JSON feed been downloaded?
16,905 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was JSON feed last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Nov 19, 2009 (16 years ago).
Is JSON feed compatible with the latest WordPress?
JSON feed’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 JSON feed still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JSON feed have?
No one has reviewed JSON feed on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to JSON feed?
The plugins most like JSON feed, by the tags they share, are Feed JSON (400+), GN Publisher (20K+) and Import XML and RSS Feeds (2K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 91 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 16.9K |
| Author | chrisnorthwood |
| First released | May 16, 2009 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.7.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 19, 2009 |
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