GN Publisher vs WPeMatico (September 2026)
Updated September 7, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org RSS Feed Plugins top 10: GN Publisher at #2 and WPeMatico at #1. WPeMatico leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
GN Publisher
GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds
GN Publisher makes RSS feeds that comply with the Google News RSS Feed Technical Requirements for including your site in the Google News.
WPeMatico
WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher
WPeMatico is autoblogging in the blink of an eye! On complete autopilot, WPeMatico delivers fresh content to your site regularly!
Who leads on what
WPeMatico leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track.
WPeMatico ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #2 in RSS Feed Plugins.
GN Publisher has more users: 20,000+ active installs against 10,000+.
Not enough reviews to compare ratings fairly: GN Publisher has 29, WPeMatico has 514. We compare ratings only above 50 reviews each.
WPeMatico has more reviews behind its score: 514 against 29.
WPeMatico was updated more recently, on August 15, 2026; GN Publisher on July 28, 2026.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
GN Publisher
Pick GN Publisher if you want the plugin more sites already run.
WPeMatico
Pick WPeMatico if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them, you want the score backed by more reviews or you want the one shipping releases most recently.
GN Publisher vs WPeMatico side by side
| GN Publisher | WPeMatico | |
|---|---|---|
| RSS Feed Plugins ranking | #2 | #1 |
| Rating | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 29 | 514 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Total downloads | 758,838 | 1,398,945 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
| First published | Mar 13, 2020 | Nov 17, 2010 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.0.4 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 | 7.0 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
GN Publisher ratings
WPeMatico ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither GN Publisher nor WPeMatico can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the RSS Feed Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
GN Publisher vs WPeMatico: common questions
Is GN Publisher better than WPeMatico?
WPeMatico leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. WPeMatico ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #2 in RSS Feed Plugins.
Which has more users, GN Publisher or WPeMatico?
WPeMatico ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #2 in RSS Feed Plugins.
Which is rated higher, GN Publisher or WPeMatico?
GN Publisher has more users: 20,000+ active installs against 10,000+.
Are GN Publisher and WPeMatico free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. GN Publisher may also sell a paid version or add-ons. WPeMatico may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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