BlogFeeder ‑ Blog Importer vs Custom Authors
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for BlogFeeder, Oct 13, 2026 for Custom Authors.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: BlogFeeder 4.3 from 423 reviews and Custom Authors 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- Paid plans start at $9.99/month for BlogFeeder and $7.99/month for Custom Authors.
- Custom Authors lists 2 features BlogFeeder’s listing doesn’t mention, including Author bio, Custom branding.
Head to head
Your store & blog on the same site = better conversions & SEO!
Change author in your posts quickly and easily
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Monthly Plan
- · Auto-sync new posts
- · Automatic featured image import
- · Full HTML content preservation
- · Import from any RSS feed
- · Unlimited RSS feed imports
- · WordPress, Tumblr, Pinterest and More
Unlimited
- · Unlimited Authors
- · Unlimited Blogs
- · Unlimited Changes
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureManaging a blog on Shopify can be challenging, but with the help of BlogFeeder, you can make it much easier. You don't have to rely solely on Shopify to manage your blog. By using BlogFeeder, you can centralize your posts within your Shopify store, import almost any blog into Shopify, and keep your posts synced across different sites where you blog.
If you have multiple contributors to your blog and are tired and frustrated with not being able to change the author of a post then this is the app for you! Custom Authors helps you manage your blog post authors and contributors, making sure that your articles are showing exactly who wrote them.
- Easily import your blog with one click! Enter the URL and we'll find the feed
- Auto-sync your blogs - BlogFeeder periodically scans for new and updated posts
- Improve your store’s SEO by having your blog on the same domain as your store
- Quick setup with no theme editing required
- Supports multiple blogs and custom authors with full control
- Easily change the author of any post
- Does not slow down your store
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  BlogFeeder |  Custom Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | BlogFeeder | Custom Authors |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.3 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 423(ahead) | 3 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | 0(ahead) |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | BlogFeeder | Custom Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $7.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 15 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | BlogFeeder | Custom Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #83(ahead) | #110 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 5, 2012 | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Golden Rule Ventures | Unicorn Global |
FAQ
BlogFeeder and Custom Authors: common questions
- Is BlogFeeder or Custom Authors cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $9.99/month for BlogFeeder and $7.99/month for Custom Authors. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, BlogFeeder or Custom Authors?
- On the Shopify App Store: BlogFeeder 4.3 from 423 reviews and Custom Authors 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Custom Authors lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Author bio, Custom branding. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 14, 2026 for BlogFeeder, Oct 13, 2026 for Custom Authors; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 14, 2026 for BlogFeeder, Oct 13, 2026 for Custom Authors. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.