# Announcements Ticker

> Announcements Ticker has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Announcements Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

**Easily create an announcements news ticker on your website. Put up new announcements just like how you would put up a blog post. Use the [announcements] shortcode to display all your announcements in a page or post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,821
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+92.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 4, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** fonglh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fonglh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/announcements-ticker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/announcements/) | #15 | 29 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | >100 | 257 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,401 |
| [ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ticker/) | #49 | 77 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| announcements | >100 | 1,131 |
| jquery | >100 | 4,985 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| ticker | >100 | 442 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Announcement & Notification Banner – Bulletin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulletin-announcements/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Sep 16, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Post Timeline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-timeline/) | 800+ | 4.2/5 (21) | Aug 20, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Site Announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-announcements/) | 300+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Feb 28, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Scheduled Announcements Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scheduled-announcements-widget/) | 100+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Mar 10, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [PingBlink – Floating Knowledge Base, Announcements & Offers Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pingblink/) | 80+ | — | Jun 16, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [Frontend Dashboard Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-dashboard-notification/) | 50+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [ScrollTick](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scrolltick/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 15, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-announcements/) | 30+ | — | Mar 25, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Responsive News & Announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-news-announcements/) | 20+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Feb 5, 2013 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Pinned Feed Notices – Sticky Announcements for BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-pinned-feed-notices/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 3, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Announcements Ticker safe to use in 2026?
Announcements Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Announcements Ticker?
Announcements Ticker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,821 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Announcements Ticker work with WordPress 7.1?
Announcements Ticker is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Announcements Ticker last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on December 4, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Announcements Ticker?
Announcements Ticker is developed and maintained by fonglh.

### What are the best alternatives to Announcements Ticker?
The most popular alternatives to Announcements Ticker are Announcement & Notification… (2K+ installs), Post Timeline (800+ installs) and Site Announcements (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announcements-ticker/ · Generated 2026-10-07 21:57 UTC by PageForge