A WordPress RSS aggregator plugin pulls posts from other websites' RSS feeds into your WordPress site, either as a list of headlines or as posts of their own. Plugins that are still maintained include WP RSS Aggregator, Feedzy, WPeMatico, FeedWordPress and Super RSS Reader. For one simple list, the RSS block built into WordPress may be all you need.
What does a WordPress RSS aggregator plugin do?
You give it the feed addresses of the sites you want. The plugin checks those feeds on a schedule and does one of two things:
- Shows them. Headlines, often with an excerpt and an image, link back to the original site. You place them with a block, a widget or a shortcode.
- Imports them. Each new item becomes a post on your site. Plugins call this "feed to post" or autoblogging.
Showing headlines is the safe choice for most sites. Import full articles only from sources that allow it, since the text belongs to the original publisher.
Why aggregate RSS feeds on WordPress?
- Build a news page for your niche or industry.
- Show the latest posts from your other sites or your company blog.
- Collect updates from members, partners or a community in one place.
- Keep a page fresh without writing every update yourself.
Do I need a plugin? Try the RSS block first
To show one feed as a list, you don't need a plugin. WordPress has an RSS block:
- In the editor, add a block and choose RSS, or type
/rssin a new paragraph. - Paste the feed address and click Use URL.
- Choose list or grid view in the block toolbar.
Choose a plugin when you want several feeds merged into one list, more control over the design, or posts imported into your site.
The best WordPress RSS aggregator plugins
All five are free on wordpress.org and were updated in the last six months. Numbers are from each plugin's wordpress.org page in September 2026.
| Plugin | Best for | Active installs | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WP RSS Aggregator | Showing feeds, with paid upgrades for importing | 40,000+ | September 2026 |
| Feedzy RSS Feeds | Showing feeds anywhere, with one free import | 40,000+ | September 2026 |
| WPeMatico | Importing feeds as posts on a schedule | 10,000+ | September 2026 |
| FeedWordPress | Syndicating many blogs into one site | 9,000+ | May 2026 |
| Super RSS Reader | A good-looking feed widget | 9,000+ | August 2026 |
WP RSS Aggregator
A popular all-rounder. Paste a website's address and it finds the feed for you. Show feeds anywhere with its block or shortcode, and reject items you don't want to show. Importing items as posts (Feed to Post), folders and keyword filtering are paid upgrades.
Feedzy RSS Feeds
Easy to place: shortcodes, blocks, widgets and page builders like Elementor all work. Its Feed to Post feature turns feed items into posts, pages or custom post types. The free version allows one import; Feedzy Pro adds unlimited imports and custom schedules.
WPeMatico
Made for importing. You group feeds into campaigns, and each campaign gets its own schedule, categories and post template. It can find a site's feed from its address and save images from the feed to your site.
FeedWordPress
An open-source plugin that stores syndicated items as posts in your WordPress database, which makes it a good base for a "planet" site that gathers many blogs. It has a lot of options, so expect some setup. Its author notes that a cron job on your web host helps, but isn't required.
Super RSS Reader
For showing feeds only. It replaces the default RSS widget with color themes, thumbnails, tabs for several feeds and an optional news ticker. A Pro version adds a shortcode and grid layouts.
How do I add an RSS feed to WordPress with a plugin?
- In your dashboard, open Plugins, add a new plugin, search for its name, click Install Now and then Activate.
- Find the feed of the site you want to show. Adding
/feedto a site's address often works. How to find any site's feed. - Add the feed address in the plugin's settings.
- Place the plugin's block, widget or shortcode on a page, or turn on importing.
What happened to RSS Post Importer?
RSS Post Importer, which older guides still recommend, was closed on wordpress.org on October 31, 2019, and you can't download it there anymore. A copy still installed on your site gets no updates from wordpress.org. To import feeds as posts, use WPeMatico, Feedzy or FeedWordPress instead.
Can I show a feed without a plugin?
Yes. Next to the RSS block, the Feeder widget puts a live feed on WordPress or any other site with a short embed code, and it refreshes as new posts arrive. It is part of Feeder Professional, $14.99 per user a month billed yearly. How to embed a feed with the Feeder widget.
Common questions
What is the best free RSS aggregator plugin for WordPress?
To show feeds, Feedzy or WP RSS Aggregator. To import feeds as posts, WPeMatico or FeedWordPress. All four have a free version on wordpress.org.
Can WordPress import RSS feeds as posts?
Not on its own. The RSS block only shows headlines. To import items as posts, use a plugin such as WPeMatico, Feedzy's Feed to Post or FeedWordPress.
Where is my own WordPress site's RSS feed?
Add /feed/ to your site's address. How to create RSS feeds for WordPress covers category and custom feeds too.
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