Native RSS
v2.3by tepelstreel · updated 11 years ago
Changes the tag of your feeds to the language you are publishing in.
- Rank
- #27,981
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,823 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Native RSS at a glance
Native RSS is a WordPress plugin by tepelstreel with 20+ active installs, the #27,981 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.3 came out on Aug 17, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 42 plugins tagged “rss feed”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Native RSS |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · +4.8% 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 | 21 |
Rank over time
#27,981 · up 626 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,981 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,039 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,073 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,984 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,168 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,176 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,019 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,607 |
Growth %
Average +0.39% 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 | +4.76% |
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.
- v2.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 20, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 17, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Native RSS
How many websites use Native RSS?
Native RSS 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 #27,981 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Native RSS been downloaded?
2,823 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Native RSS last updated?
Version 2.3 came out on Aug 17, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Native RSS compatible with the latest WordPress?
Native RSS’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 Native RSS 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 Native RSS have?
No one has reviewed Native RSS on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Native RSS?
The plugins most like Native RSS, by the tags they share, are Super RSS Reader (9K+), Featured Image in RSS Feed by MailerLite (1K+) and RSS Feed Pro (400+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | tepelstreel |
| First released | Jan 20, 2011 |
| Version | 2.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 17, 2015 |
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