COVID-19 Float Button
Creates a floating button with a link to a read more page.
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COVID-19 Float Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where COVID-19 Float Button stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Corona | #24 |
| coronavirus | #22 |
| covid-19 | #23 |
| floating button | >100 |
| information | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About COVID-19 Float Button
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin creates a floating button with a link to a read more page (which you have to create yourself), meant for COVID-19 information. You can choose from different icons and set the colors, text, link and position of the button (including offset) in the WordPress backend. It is aimed to be simple and lightweight.
Installation
Using The WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Search for ‘COVID-19 Float Button’
- Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Uploading in WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select covid-float-button.zip from your computer
- Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Using FTP
- Download covid-float-button.zip
- Extract the covid-float-button directory to your computer
- Upload the covid-float-button directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Frequently asked questions
Where is the page with the COVID-19 information?
You have to create this page yourself and then link to it via the plugin settings.
Changelog
Initial Commit
1.1
- Tested up to 5.6-RC1-49694
1.1
- Added position field
- Added horizontal & vertical offset fields
1.0
- Initial Commit
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FAQ
COVID-19 Float Button: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is COVID-19 Float Button free?
Yes. COVID-19 Float Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is COVID-19 Float Button safe to use in 2026?
COVID-19 Float Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use COVID-19 Float Button?
COVID-19 Float Button is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,306 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.
Does COVID-19 Float Button work with WordPress 7.1?
COVID-19 Float Button is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does COVID-19 Float Button need?
COVID-19 Float Button requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was COVID-19 Float Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on January 29, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes COVID-19 Float Button?
COVID-19 Float Button is developed and maintained by barthusz.
What are the best alternatives to COVID-19 Float Button?
The most popular alternatives to COVID-19 Float Button are COVID19 (200+ installs), Corona Bangladesh Live (30+ installs) and Corona Update (20+ installs).
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