Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS Feed Widget
by vaakash · Content & Feeds
Also makes 5 other plugins · 132.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Display any RSS feed(s) in widget with news ticker effect in multiple tabs, thumbnails, customizable color themes and more.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
9K+
≈10K estimated
Momentum
-20%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “feed”, “news” and “widget” for “feed reader”, “feed widget” and “atom”. “feed” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “feed reader” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “news” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “feed widget” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “widget” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “atom” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
89 health vs 64 average across 1,195 Content & Feeds plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.0%
of downloads still active
At least 9K of 447.8K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Content & Feeds plugin keeps 0.8%, across 864 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Content & Feeds plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 3 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 12 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 67 reviews, smoothed to 4.39★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
34
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
9%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| rss reader | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| reader | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| rss your tag | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| rss feed your tag | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| website reader | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| rss feed error | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| rss widget | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| show rss feed | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| super | #6 | #6 | 0 |
| feed reader | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| custom rss | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| wordpress rss news | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| rss feeds | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| wordpress rss feed | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| hide rss feed | #3 | #2 | down 2 |
| rss post | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| feed rss | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| rss page | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| rss feed link | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| feed widget | #13 | #14 | 0 |
| feed your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| news your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| widget your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
103 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 73 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “feed”, “news” and “widget” for “feed reader”, “feed widget” and “atom”. “feed” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “feed reader” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “news” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “feed widget” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “widget” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “atom” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 14K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
12d ago
latest release · v5.6 · 20 Oct 2026
33
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “9K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3 months ago and the previous band took 9 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 10K.
Install history since 7 Aug 2017
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Useful Tech Stuff12mo ago
I have the Pro version of this plugin and it works very well indeed. I highly recommend it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ 345038952.4y ago
I’ve tested all the rss plugins you can access from the WordPress site backend and SRR offered the best features and was more affordable. Customizations to your needs may take a bit if you look for something special, which can be achieved by adding the related css to your own template. The included themes look good too. Also check that your own theme alignment settings are properly setup. Overall my experience can be summarized as professional, responsive, and quick. Notice, the free version only is for widgets, and not all themes feature widgets, like Avada. Would buy SSR again. This topic was modified 2 years, 1 month ago by 34503895.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rumit1232.7y ago
Bought the Premium version to try ,but takes a long time to load a page.Seller agrees in a email it taking long time to load .I hope he fix this issue.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jbottero2.9y ago
This plugin and the documentation is exceptional. The free version was so good by itself, I purchased the “pro” version. One thing I like is the straight forward and clean interface where others have unneeded fancy yet confusing set-up pages that treat me like an idiot. I like the more “advanced” documentation for adding behaviors with hooks, though it would be nice to be able to adjust feed caching times on a per-widget basis in the widget. This topic was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by jbottero. This topic was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by jbottero. This topic was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by jbottero. This topic was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by jbottero.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ knluu3.5y ago
I’ve been using this plugin for a while now and it meets my needs. Support (Aakash) has been prompt and very helpful. Thank you! I’m using the free version…for now.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kmg10163.7y ago
Having a great experience with the plugin, and really appreciate the developer’s responsiveness.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dplus1003.7y ago
제가 사용해 본결과 네이버 블로그 썸네일은 표시가 안됩니다.그것을 감안하시고 사용하시면 괜찮은 플러그인 입니다.유료플러그인 구입 하셔도 썸네일은 안 나오니 참고하세요.. This topic was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by dplus100. This topic was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by dplus100.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Fred Marcelo3.9y ago
I like this plugin same as the name! highly recommendf.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 5.4 Fix: Handle crash with WordPress 6.9 and latest SimplePie version. 5.4
- — Version 5.3 New: Option to choose between media sizes from the feed. 5.3
- — Version 5.2 Fix: Order whole RSS feed by date. Fix: Handle null returns. 5.2
- — Version 5.1 Fix: Enhancements to pick thumbnail from srcsets and skip remote relative thumbnails. Fix: Comment user avatar is added to comments RSS feed. 5.1
- — Version 5.0 New: Option to show/hide feed item title. New: Option to link description text with the feed item URL. New: Option to offset/skip RSS feed items. New: Option to set different width and height for the thumbnail. Fix: Addi 5.0
- — Version 4.9 New: Option to set fixed height for the feed with scrollbar. New: RSS feeds are now fetched with Chrome user agent. Fix: tag is now included in the rich text description. 4.9
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Super RSS Reader when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 1 Nov 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- RSS feeds
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Display any RSS feed(s) in widget with news ticker effect in multiple tabs, thumbnails, customizable color..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 8 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 8 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 4 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,260 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-07-26 10K+ → 9K+ down after 3275 days in tier
- 2017-08-07 20K+ → 10K+ down
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds 20K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
RSS Feed Widget 2K+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags B -
Featured Image in RSS Feed by MailerLite 1K+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B -
RSS Feed Pro 400+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B -
RSS for Yandex Turbo 20K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags B -
RSS Includes Pages 10K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags A
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