RSS Reader Animated
v2.0by ulmdesign · updated 11 years ago
RSS Reader for your site Animated !
- Rank
- #28,093
- Up12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8K
- 8,042 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
RSS Reader Animated at a glance
RSS Reader Animated is a WordPress plugin by ulmdesign with 20+ active installs, the #28,093 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Dec 6, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 7 plugins tagged “rss reader”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats43 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | RSS Reader Animated |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · -4.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#28,093 · down 117 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,093 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,105 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,119 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,144 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,037 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,094 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,976 |
Growth %
Average -0.37% 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 | 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 | -4.35% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 29, 2013
- Last updated
- Dec 6, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about RSS Reader Animated
How many websites use RSS Reader Animated?
RSS Reader Animated is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,093 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has RSS Reader Animated been downloaded?
8,042 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was RSS Reader Animated last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Dec 6, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is RSS Reader Animated compatible with the latest WordPress?
RSS Reader Animated’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 RSS Reader Animated 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 RSS Reader Animated have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to RSS Reader Animated?
The plugins most like RSS Reader Animated, by the tags they share, are WPeMatico RSS Feed Reader (100+), SimplePie Rss Reader (20+) and Skysa RSS Reader App (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 8K |
| Author | ulmdesign |
| First released | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 6, 2015 |
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