SmartFormat feed for SmartNews
v1.5.0by smartnewsdev · updated 17 days ago
This plugin will generate a valid SmartFormat Feed. SmartFormat is an extension of the RSS spec that provides feed elements to specify a publisher …
- Rank
- #5,646
- Down19 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,530
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 42.9K
- 42,907 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SmartFormat feed for SmartNews at a glance
SmartFormat feed for SmartNews is a WordPress plugin by smartnewsdev with 1K+ active installs, the #5,646 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 72 times, 15% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.5.0 came out on Oct 22, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 421 plugins tagged “rss”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.9K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SmartFormat feed for SmartNews |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 423 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 69 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 60 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,526 · -2.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,526 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,533 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,539 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,541 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,536 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,530 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,522 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,515 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,531 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,520 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,540 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,565 |
Rank over time
#5,646 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,646 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,627 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,623 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,620 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,617 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,630 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,631 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,648 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,662 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,655 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,663 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,657 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,653 |
Growth %
Average -0.21% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.53% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.60% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5657 → #5620
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.336%
- v1.434%
- v1.522%
- Other7.6%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.2
- First released
- Aug 20, 2019
- Last updated
- Oct 22, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SmartFormat feed for SmartNews
How many websites use SmartFormat feed for SmartNews?
SmartFormat feed for SmartNews is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,646 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SmartFormat feed for SmartNews been downloaded?
42,907 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 72 times. See download stats
When was SmartFormat feed for SmartNews last updated?
Version 1.5.0 came out on Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago). See every release
Is SmartFormat feed for SmartNews compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does SmartFormat feed for SmartNews have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for SmartFormat feed for SmartNews. See its security record
Is SmartFormat feed for SmartNews still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SmartFormat feed for SmartNews have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to SmartFormat feed for SmartNews?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,530 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 42.9K |
| Author | smartnewsdev |
| First released | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Version | 1.5.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.1 |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2026 |
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