You use WP RSS Aggregator to import news feeds. Same items appear multiple times. Duplicate posts. Same title, same content. That is frustrating because your site looks spammy.
A common issue is that the source feed changes item GUIDs. Or the plugin checks for duplicates by title only. The plugin is not broken. Feed source is inconsistent.
Why WP RSS Aggregator Creates Duplicates
WP RSS Aggregator checks for existing items using GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). If feed changes GUID for same item, plugin thinks it is new. Imports again. Also, if feed re-publishes old items, plugin imports them again.
This is not WP RSS Aggregator being bad. Unstable feeds cause duplicates.
The Most Common Duplicate Causes
- Feed source changes GUID on every fetch
- Feed re-publishes old items as new
- Duplicate checking set to “Title only” (not unique enough)
- Multiple feed sources with same content
- Cache issue causing re-import of same batch
Check feed source stability first.
How to Fix Duplicate Feed Items
- Go to WP RSS Aggregator → Settings → General
- Change “Unique titles” to “Strict” or “GUID”
- Enable “Check for duplicates before importing”
- Set “Duplicate check time” to 48 hours
- Delete existing duplicates manually
- Clear cache and force re-import
Strict duplicate checking prevents most duplicates.
How to Remove Existing Duplicates
Install Delete Duplicate Posts plugin. Run duplicate finder. Delete duplicate feed items. Keep oldest or newest.
Manual removal cleans up existing mess.
Alternative: Use Feedzy Instead
Feedzy has better duplicate detection. It checks by URL and title. Fewer duplicates. Consider switching if duplicates persist.
WP RSS Aggregator is powerful but feed-dependent.
People Also Ask About RSS Aggregator Duplicates
Why does my RSS feed import same items twice?
Feed changes GUIDs. Enable strict duplicate checking.
Should I stop using WP RSS Aggregator?
Try strict duplicate settings first. If still duplicates, switch to Feedzy.
Is WP RSS Aggregator worse than Feedzy for duplicates?
Feedzy handles duplicates better. WP RSS Aggregator needs more configuration.
Final Thoughts
If WP RSS Aggregator creates duplicates, enable strict duplicate checking. Delete existing duplicates. If problem persists, switch to Feedzy. Your feed imports will be clean.