Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#22394
Peak #22301
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
4.3K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 93
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Keywords currently ranks #22394 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #22301, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Nov 19, 2015 (3,915 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | John Sear |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2015-11-19 |
| Added to directory | 2012-10-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Adds easily the Google-specific metatag "news_keywords" with Post Tags into wp_head().
Frequently asked questions
Is News Keywords a free plugin?
Yes — News Keywords is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use News Keywords?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is News Keywords?
As of August 8, 2026, News Keywords ranks #22394 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #22301.
When was News Keywords last updated?
News Keywords was last updated on November 19, 2015 (version 1.0.1).
Who makes News Keywords?
News Keywords is developed by John Sear. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2012.
