Static Feed
v2.0by Angelo Mandato · updated 16 years ago
Improve the performance of your site by serving your feeds as static (XML) files.
- Rank
- #17,584
- Down78 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 86
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.4K
- 7,438 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Static Feed at a glance
Static Feed is a WordPress plugin by Angelo Mandato with 80+ active installs, the #17,584 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Feb 18, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 8 plugins tagged “rss2”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats80 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Static Feed |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 86 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 87 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 88 |
Rank over time
#17,584 · down 121 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,584 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,506 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,657 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,582 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,588 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,655 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,594 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,511 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,595 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,668 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,506 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,456 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,463 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% 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 | +1.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.16% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.15% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.14% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
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
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.0
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 18, 2010
- Last updated
- Feb 18, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Static Feed
How many websites use Static Feed?
Static Feed is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,584 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Static Feed been downloaded?
7,438 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Static Feed last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Feb 18, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Static Feed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Static Feed’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 Static Feed still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Static Feed have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Static Feed?
The plugins most like Static Feed, by the tags they share, are GN Publisher (20K+), Feed Template Customize (200+) and Disable Feeds (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 86 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.4K |
| Author | Angelo Mandato |
| First released | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 18, 2010 |
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