Newstream
v1.0aby pseudokool · updated 10 years ago
A Wordpress plugin that displays post titles chronologically, and uses post content as external links. Create a category, add one or more posts to thi …
- Rank
- #47,758
- Up244 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,757 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Newstream at a glance
Newstream is a WordPress plugin by pseudokool with 10+ active installs, the #47,758 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 1.0a came out on Jan 26, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 36 plugins tagged “stream”, it ranks #25. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Newstream |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#47,758 · down 3,276 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,758 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,002 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,522 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,458 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,134 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #43,055 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,683 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,423 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,482 |
Growth %
Average -0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| 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 | -13.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1.0a100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0a
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 25, 2016
- Last updated
- Jan 26, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Newstream
How many websites use Newstream?
Newstream 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 #47,758 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Newstream been downloaded?
1,757 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Newstream last updated?
Version 1.0a came out on Jan 26, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Newstream compatible with the latest WordPress?
Newstream’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Newstream 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 Newstream have?
No one has reviewed Newstream on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Newstream?
The plugins most like Newstream, by the tags they share, are Live News (2K+), Stock Market News (400+) and Jquery news ticker (300+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | pseudokool |
| First released | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0a |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 26, 2016 |
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