GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds
4.9★ (29 ratings) · Current rank #1338
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds currently ranks #1338 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1304, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 205 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 49% versus the month before (401/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.30, shipped on Sep 9, 2026 (38 days ago) — release #41 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1338 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1325 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1309 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1309 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 110 |
| 2026-09-30 | 173 |
| 2026-08-31 | 160 |
| 2026-07-31 | 386 |
| 2026-06-30 | 111 |
| 2026-05-31 | 160 |
| 2026-04-30 | 137 |
| 2026-03-31 | 223 |
| 2026-02-28 | 80 |
| 2026-01-31 | 161 |
| 2025-12-31 | 107 |
| 2025-11-30 | 64 |
| 2025-10-31 | 101 |
| 2025-09-30 | 259 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | GNPublisher |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.30 |
| Versions released | 41 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-09 |
| Added to directory | 2020-03-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
GN Publisher makes RSS feeds that comply with the Google News RSS Feed Technical Requirements for including your site in the Google News.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds?
As of October 16, 2026, GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds ranks #1338 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1304.
When was GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds last updated?
GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds was last updated on September 9, 2026 (version 1.5.30). It has shipped 41 releases in total.
Who makes GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds?
GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds is developed by GNPublisher. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2020.
