Downloading & Installing the Free Core Plugin
The free core WP RSS Aggregator plugin can be used alone or in conjunction with any of our premium add-ons.
The plugin can be installed in one of two ways. Below are step-by-step instructions together with videos to explain both methods.
Install Directly from Your WordPress Dashboard (Fastest Method)
- Visit the Plugins page of your WordPress site's dashboard.
- Click on the Add New button at the top of the page, near the "Plugins" header.
- From the search box on the top right, search for the words "WP RSS Aggregator".
- The plugin will appear first in the list, at which point you can click on the Install button
- Once the plugin has installed, the same button will change to say Activate. Click to activate the plugin.
Congratulations, the plugin is installed and ready to use!
You will now find a new dashboard menu item called RSS Aggregator, from where you can start using the plugin.
Manually Upload the Plugin
- Visit the WordPress Plugin Repo and search for WP RSS Aggregator.
- Click on the blue Download button on the right-hand side and save the plugin to your Desktop.
- Once the plugin has downloaded, do not unzip the folder.
- Now, visit the Plugins page of your WordPress site's dashboard.
- Click on the Add New button at the top of the page, near the "Plugins" header.
- Now click on the Upload Plugin button at the top of the page, near the "Plugins" header.
- Next, click on the Choose file button that appears below.
- Locate and choose the zip file you just downloaded. It will be titled wp-rss-aggregator followed by the version number.
- Click on the Install Now button.
- Once installed, you will be taken to another page where you will see a blue button that says Activate Plugin. Click on it.
Congratulations, the plugin is installed and ready to use!
You will now find a new dashboard menu item called RSS Aggregator, from where you can start using the plugin.