Active installs
600+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8190
Peak #8190
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
44.2K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- News Manager currently ranks #8190 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Jun 16, 2016 (3,704 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | dFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-16 |
| Added to directory | 2013-10-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Every CMS site needs a news section. News Manager allows you add, manage and display news, date archives, AJAX Calendar, Categories, Tags and more.
Frequently asked questions
Is News Manager a free plugin?
Yes — News Manager is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use News Manager?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is News Manager?
As of August 6, 2026, News Manager ranks #8190 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was News Manager last updated?
News Manager was last updated on June 16, 2016 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes News Manager?
News Manager is developed by dFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2013.
