# AnnounceME

> AnnounceME has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 91 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AnnounceME shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**AnnounceME is a simple plugin, coded to help you publishing important Announcements.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,789
- **Downloads (30 days):** 91 (+51.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.3
- **Last updated:** May 11, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Berni1337 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/berni1337/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/announceme/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [announce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/announce/) | #6 | 8 |
| [announcement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/announcement/) | #36 | 64 |
| [newsticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsticker/) | #7 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| announce | >100 | 403 |
| announcement | >100 | 1,108 |
| newsticker | #10 | 13 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Announce from the Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announce-from-the-dashboard/) | 7K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Mar 30, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-notices/) | 100+ | 3.5/5 (4) | Oct 12, 2015 | 28/100 |
| 3 | [Easy Announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-announcements/) | 30+ | — | Mar 25, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [annouoncement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announcement/) | 10+ | — | Oct 7, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Urban Insight Promobar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/urban-insight-promobar/) | 10+ | — | Oct 9, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [Bannerly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bannerly/) | <10 | — | Feb 17, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 8 | [Layeredy Announce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layeredy-announce/) | <10 | — | Aug 13, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnnounceME free?
Yes. AnnounceME is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AnnounceME safe to use in 2026?
AnnounceME shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AnnounceME?
AnnounceME is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,789 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AnnounceME work with WordPress 7.1?
AnnounceME is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was AnnounceME last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.3, was released on May 11, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes AnnounceME?
AnnounceME is developed and maintained by Berni1337.

### What are the best alternatives to AnnounceME?
The most popular alternatives to AnnounceME are Announce from the Dashboard (7K+ installs), Simple Notices (100+ installs) and Easy Announcements (30+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announceme/ · Generated 2026-10-04 12:03 UTC by PageForge