Import XML and RSS Feeds vs WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,631, ahead of Import XML and RSS Feeds at #4,969. Over the last 7 days WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher slipped 2 places and Import XML and RSS Feeds climbed 4 places. WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 10K+ active installs against 2K+ for Import XML and RSS Feeds. Downloads this week: WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher 12,598 and Import XML and RSS Feeds 292. Ratings: Import XML and RSS Feeds 3.8★ from 24 and WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher 4.8★ from 514 reviews.
| Metric | Import XML and RSS Feeds | WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,969 ▲ 4 | #1,631 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 292 | 12,598 |
| Rating | 3.8★ (24) | 4.8★ (514) |
| Last updated | May 26, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.6 | 2.9.1 |
| Best rank on record | #4,920 | #1,610 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2016 | Nov 2010 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Import XML and RSS Feeds or WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher?
By active installs, WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher: 10K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Import XML and RSS Feeds, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Import XML and RSS Feeds or WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher?
WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher, at #1,631 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Import XML and RSS Feeds at #4,969. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Import XML and RSS Feeds or WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.