RSS News Block vs Widgetic (News Headlines)
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 RSS News Block, Oct 13, 2026 for Widgetic (News Headlines).
The short answer
- Only Widgetic (News Headlines) lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99/month for RSS News Block and $4.99/month for Widgetic (News Headlines).
- RSS News Block lists 1 features Widgetic (News Headlines)’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bulk editing.
Head to head
Let your visitors know about important company news.
Standard Plan
Free
- · Explore the app and its benefits before upgrading.
- · Free forever.
- · The free account allows up to 5 headlines and 1 RSS feed.
Premium
- · Add unlimited items.
- · Randomize the items.
- · Remove branding.
- · Technical support (for yearly plan).
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEasily display news and updates from any RSS feed directly on your Shopify store. Keep your customers informed with fresh, relevant content—no manual updates needed. You can fully customize the look and placement of news blocks to match your brand and engage your audience. The app is simple to set up and supports multiple languages to fit your store’s needs.
This app is particularly useful for businesses that offer time-sensitive promotions because it helps to create a sense of urgency among visitors. By displaying the limited-time promotions in a scrolling ticker, visitors are more likely to take action and make a purchase before the promotion ends. This can lead to increased sales and revenue for your business.
- Display the latest news from any RSS feed directly on your store’s pages.
- Customize news block appearance, layout, and content to match your brand style.
- Support for multiple languages to reach and engage a global customer audience.
- Manually add titles and links.
- Randomize the order of the items to keep visitors engaged.
- Customize the UI to match your site using our visual editor.
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 |  RSS News Block |  Widgetic (News Headlines) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | RSS News Block | Widgetic (News Headlines) |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | RSS News Block | Widgetic (News Headlines) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $1.99/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 5 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | RSS News Block | Widgetic (News Headlines) |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #299 | #227(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 11, 2025 | May 16, 2017 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Alexandr Nuzhniy | Widgetic |
FAQ
RSS News Block and Widgetic (News Headlines): common questions
- Is RSS News Block or Widgetic (News Headlines) cheaper?
- Only Widgetic (News Headlines) lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99/month for RSS News Block and $4.99/month for Widgetic (News Headlines). Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- RSS News Block lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk editing. Widgetic (News Headlines) lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as About us pages. 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 RSS News Block, Oct 13, 2026 for Widgetic (News Headlines); 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 RSS News Block, Oct 13, 2026 for Widgetic (News Headlines). 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.