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RSS Image Feed

v4.2.5

by tepelstreel · updated 9 years ago

The RSS Image Feed adds the first image of a post to your feeds, even in firefox and even if you only display the excerpt.

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Rank
#4,669
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,380
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
129.4K
129,393 all-time
Rating
4.1/5
13 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~16d

RSS Image Feed at a glance

RSS Image Feed is a WordPress plugin by tepelstreel with 2K+ active installs, the #4,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 4.2.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 76 plugins tagged “excerpt”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

344 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
RSS Image Feed Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.2040Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4
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DateRSS Image Feed
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202619
Nov 2, 202653
Nov 1, 202620
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202611
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 20266
Oct 27, 202613
Oct 26, 202614
Oct 25, 202617
Oct 24, 202615
Oct 23, 202611
Oct 22, 202620
Oct 21, 202614
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 19, 202610
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20266
Oct 16, 20269
Oct 15, 20268
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20268
Oct 10, 202611
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,377 · -1.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.2.4K2.4K2.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20262,377
Nov 7, 20262,378
Nov 5, 20262,385
Nov 4, 20262,381
Nov 3, 20262,382
Nov 2, 20262,384
Nov 1, 20262,388
Oct 31, 20262,395
Oct 30, 20262,395
Oct 29, 20262,396
Oct 28, 20262,402
Oct 27, 20262,403

Rank over time

#4,669 · down 21 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#4.6K#4.7K#4.7K#4.7KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#4,669
Nov 7, 2026#4,670
Nov 6, 2026#4,656
Nov 5, 2026#4,657
Nov 4, 2026#4,660
Nov 3, 2026#4,661
Nov 2, 2026#4,655
Nov 1, 2026#4,651
Oct 31, 2026#4,642
Oct 30, 2026#4,646
Oct 29, 2026#4,652
Oct 28, 2026#4,651
Oct 27, 2026#4,648
Oct 16, 2026#4,648

Growth %

Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.04%
Nov 7, 2026-0.15%
Nov 5, 2026+0.17%
Nov 4, 2026-0.04%
Nov 3, 2026-0.08%
Nov 2, 2026-0.17%
Nov 1, 2026-0.29%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.04%
Oct 29, 2026-0.25%
Oct 28, 2026-0.04%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v4.299%
  • v2.20.5%

Rating trend

4.1★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.2.5
Requires WordPress
2.7
Tested up to
4.5.33
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 5, 2011
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about RSS Image Feed

How many websites use RSS Image Feed?

RSS Image Feed is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has RSS Image Feed been downloaded?

129,393 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats

When was RSS Image Feed last updated?

Version 4.2.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is RSS Image Feed compatible with the latest WordPress?

RSS Image Feed’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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.

Does RSS Image Feed have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for RSS Image Feed. See its security record

Is RSS Image Feed still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does RSS Image Feed have?

4.1 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 62% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to RSS Image Feed?

The plugins most like RSS Image Feed, by the tags they share, are Advanced Excerpt (80K+), GN Publisher (20K+) and RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.1

★★★★★

13 reviews

  • 5 stars: 8 reviews, 62%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 15%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 15%
Positive
77%4–5★
Mixed
8%3★
Critical
15%1–2★
  • About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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RSS Image Feed
Estimated installs≈ 2,380
Reported installs2K+
Rating4.1
Reviews13
Total downloads129.4K
Authortepelstreel
First releasedFeb 5, 2011
Version4.2.5
Requires WP2.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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