Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#26810
Peak #26810
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.1K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom News Widget currently ranks #26810 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Mar 24, 2018 (3,058 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | sujitkumar87 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2018-03-24 |
| Added to directory | 2018-03-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Creates a widget which renders posts from News post type.
Frequently asked questions
Is Custom News Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Custom News Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Custom News Widget?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Custom News Widget?
As of August 7, 2026, Custom News Widget ranks #26810 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Custom News Widget last updated?
Custom News Widget was last updated on March 24, 2018 (version 1.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Custom News Widget?
Custom News Widget is developed by sujitkumar87. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2018.
