# Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker

> Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 111 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**news Ticker widget is a multi-functional data display plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 7,181
- **Downloads (30 days):** 111 (+22% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 7, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nayon46 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nayon46/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/awesome-wp-widget-newsticker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [newsticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsticker/) | #1 | 8 |
| [widget newsticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-newsticker/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress newsticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-newsticker/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| newsticker | #1 | 14 |
| widget newsticker | #1 | 5 |
| wordpress newsticker | #1 | 12 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [FikraTicker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fikraticker/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Nov 8, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Static Newsticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/static-newsticker/) | 10+ | — | Aug 23, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [WP Posts Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-posts-ticker/) | 10+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Sep 26, 2017 | 26/100 |
| 5 | [AnnounceME](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announceme/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 11, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [SimpleTicker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleticker/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Nov 20, 2013 | 18/100 |
| 7 | [PBP Newsticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pbp-newsticker/) | 10+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Apr 24, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [Posts News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-news-ticker/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 22, 2017 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker free?
Yes. Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker safe to use in 2026?
Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker?
Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,181 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 111 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker work with WordPress 7.1?
Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 7, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker?
Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker is developed and maintained by nayon46.

### What are the best alternatives to Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker?
The most popular alternatives to Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker are FikraTicker (100+ installs), Static Newsticker (10+ installs) and WP Posts Ticker (10+ installs).


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