Active installs
90+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#16867
Peak #16867
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All-time downloads
10.5K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News CPT currently ranks #16867 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on May 17, 2014 (4,466 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | vanjwilson |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-17 |
| Added to directory | 2013-05-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A quick, easy way to add an extensible News custom post type to Wordpress.
Frequently asked questions
Is News CPT a free plugin?
Yes — News CPT is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use News CPT?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is News CPT?
As of August 7, 2026, News CPT ranks #16867 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was News CPT last updated?
News CPT was last updated on May 17, 2014 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes News CPT?
News CPT is developed by vanjwilson. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2013.
