CB News Ticker
Display News ticker [cb-news-ticker]
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CB News Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CB News Ticker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| display post | >100 |
| hot post | >100 |
| Popular post | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
About CB News Ticker
From the official readme · v1.0Description
You can use the plugin for newspaper website as a news ticker, right now hs some of standard design, but coming soon awesome design for free, you can use the plugin anywhere buy using the shortcode [cb-news-ticker]
Also have some of attribute
You’re Welcome to Github Repo for features/pull request
Shortcode [cb-news-ticker]
Shortcode attr
'post_type' for post type
'count' How much post will be show
'id' which post will be show
'bg_color' you can change background color
'color' you can change text color
'bn_text' you can change ('Breaking News') text
'button' you can swtich cross button (close button used cookies)
'design' you can choose normal or marquee design
'cat_slug' you can show category bese post
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Plugin Name screen to configure the plugin
- (Make your instructions match the desired user flow for activating and installing your plugin. Include any steps that might be needed for explanatory purposes)
Frequently asked questions
How to use the plugin?
Just install the plugin and using the shortcode [cb-news-ticker]
I’ve Installed the plugin theb doesn’t work
Must be you need to installed and properly with configure
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CB News Ticker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is CB News Ticker free?
Yes. CB News Ticker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CB News Ticker safe to use in 2026?
CB News Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CB News Ticker?
CB News Ticker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,568 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.
Does CB News Ticker work with WordPress 7.1?
CB News Ticker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does CB News Ticker need?
CB News Ticker requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CB News Ticker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 26, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes CB News Ticker?
CB News Ticker is developed and maintained by Md Abul Bashar.
What are the best alternatives to CB News Ticker?
The most popular alternatives to CB News Ticker are Cinza Grid (40+ installs), Posts of Current Category (40+ installs) and Display A Post (10+ installs).
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