Title: NewsHound Lite
Author: We Are Game Changers
Published: <strong>June 30, 2026</strong>
Last modified: June 30, 2026

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# NewsHound Lite

 By [We Are Game Changers](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kizzinkwocha6/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/newshound-lite.1.5.3.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/newshound-lite/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/newshound-lite/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/newshound-lite/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/newshound-lite/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/newshound-lite/)

## Description

NewsHound Lite lets you search for the latest news stories using your NewsAPI.org
API key and instantly create WordPress draft posts from the results.

**Features:**

 * Search for news by keyword using the NewsAPI.org service
 * Preview results directly in your WordPress admin
 * Create a formatted draft post from the latest stories with one click
 * Test your API key from within the plugin settings

**Upgrade to Premium**

NewsHound Premium unlocks more results per search (up to 25), advanced filters and
presets, improved draft formatting and templates, multi-keyword sets, and priority
support. Available for a one-time fee of $10 at [businessgamechanger.biz](https://www.businessgamechanger.biz/product/upgrade-newshound/).

## Installation

 1. Upload the `newshound` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install
    via the WordPress Plugins screen.
 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
 3. Navigate to **NewsHound Lite** in your admin menu.
 4. Enter your keywords and your [NewsAPI.org](https://newsapi.org/) API key, then 
    save.
 5. Click **Test API Key** to verify your key, then **Sniff for Stories** to fetch 
    the latest news.

## FAQ

### Where do I get a NewsAPI.org key?

Sign up for a free account at [newsapi.org](https://newsapi.org/) to get your API
key.

### How many results does the Lite version return?

The Lite version returns up to 10 stories per search. Upgrade to Premium for up 
to 25 results.

### Does this plugin publish posts automatically?

No. NewsHound Lite creates posts as **drafts** only. You review and publish them
manually.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“NewsHound Lite” is open source software. The following people have contributed 
to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ We Are Game Changers ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kizzinkwocha6/)

[Translate “NewsHound Lite” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/newshound-lite)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newshound-lite/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/newshound-lite/), or 
subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/newshound-lite/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/newshound-lite/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.5.3

 * Security improvements: added output escaping and input sanitization.
 * Replaced wp_redirect() with wp_safe_redirect() for safer redirects.

#### 1.5.0

 * Added Test API Key feature.
 * Improved admin notices.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.5.3**
 *  Last updated **2 days ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.5 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [content](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/content/)[drafts](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/drafts/)
   [news](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/news/)[rss](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/rss/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/newshound-lite/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ We Are Game Changers ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kizzinkwocha6/)

## Support

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