XML-RSS Parser Widget
v1.0by Jappurut · updated 16 years ago
XML-RSS Parser Widget
- Rank
- #38,697
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.1K
- 4,136 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
XML-RSS Parser Widget at a glance
XML-RSS Parser Widget is a WordPress plugin by Jappurut with 10+ active installs, the #38,697 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 1.0 came out on Jul 4, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 7 plugins tagged “parser”, it ranks #3. 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 stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | XML-RSS Parser Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#38,697 · up 3,581 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,697 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,469 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,535 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,753 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,931 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,420 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,436 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,592 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #36,382 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,278 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.x
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 30, 2010
- Last updated
- Jul 4, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about XML-RSS Parser Widget
How many websites use XML-RSS Parser Widget?
XML-RSS Parser Widget 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 #38,697 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has XML-RSS Parser Widget been downloaded?
4,136 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was XML-RSS Parser Widget last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jul 4, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is XML-RSS Parser Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
XML-RSS Parser Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 XML-RSS Parser Widget 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 XML-RSS Parser Widget have?
No one has reviewed XML-RSS Parser Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to XML-RSS Parser Widget?
The plugins most like XML-RSS Parser Widget, by the tags they share, are WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher (10K+), Import XML and RSS Feeds (2K+) and WP All Import (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.1K |
| Author | Jappurut |
| First released | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.x |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 4, 2010 |
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