# Easy Banners Widget

> Easy Banners Widget has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Easy Banners Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**The Easy Banners Widget is an easy-to-use widget that allows you to configure and display call-to-action banners in your site’s sidebars.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 3,535
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+17% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 14, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** darrinb (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dbmartin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-banners-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [banners](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/banners/) | #5 | 36 |
| [banners-widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/banners-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [call to action](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/call-to-action/) | #26 | 78 |
| [cta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cta/) | #12 | 54 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| banners | >100 | 4,977 |
| banners-widget | >100 | 1,942 |
| call to action | >100 | 5,645 |
| cta | >100 | 1,075 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 | [AdPlugg WordPress Ad Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adplugg/) | 400+ | 4.4/5 (36) | Sep 24, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Ad Commander – Ad Manager for Banners, AdSense, Ad Networks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-commander/) | 200+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 18, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [PurpleAds Ad Network](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/purpleads/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 6, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Ad Commander Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-commander-tools/) | 50+ | — | May 20, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [Bamboo Slides](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bamboo-slides/) | 40+ | — | Mar 2, 2018 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Zedna Partners Banners](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/partners-banners/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 12, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Did Prestashop Display – Show Prestashop products in your WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/did-prestashop-display/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 5, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [mPress Banners](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mpress-banners/) | 40+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Jun 5, 2016 | 26/100 |
| 11 | [IA Magic Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ia-magic-galleries/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 26, 2026 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Easy Banners Widget safe to use in 2026?
Easy Banners Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Banners Widget?
Easy Banners Widget is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,535 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Banners Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Banners Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Easy Banners Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 14, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Easy Banners Widget?
Easy Banners Widget is developed and maintained by darrinb.

### What are the best alternatives to Easy Banners Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Easy Banners Widget are Announcement & Notification… (2K+ installs), AdPlugg WordPress Ad Plugin (400+ installs) and Ad Commander (200+ installs).


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