Just Ticker
This plugin adds a ticker which shows recent posts as headlines. You can set the position top or bottom, fixed or absolute or set the number of posts to show. Some pretty neat features yet to come.
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Just Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Just Ticker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| headline | >100 |
| latest | >100 |
| recent | >100 |
| ticker | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Just Ticker
From the official readme · v1.2.3Description
This plugin adds a ticker which shows recent posts as headlines. You can set the position top or bottom, fixed or absolute or set the number of posts to show. Some pretty neat features yet to come.
Installation
- Extract justticker.zip and upload
just-tickerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Your plugin is ready. Go to ‘Settings > Just Ticker Options’ to customize
Changelog
Bugs fixed.
1.2.3
- Bugs fixed.
- WordPress 3.6 & Twenty Twelve theme support added.
1.2.2
- Bugs fixed.
1.2.1
- Customizable fade effect.
- Bugs fixed.
1.1
- Bugs fixed.
1.0
- Initial release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Just Ticker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Just Ticker free?
Yes. Just Ticker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Just Ticker safe to use in 2026?
Just Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Just Ticker?
Just Ticker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,047 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does Just Ticker work with WordPress 7.1?
Just Ticker is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Just Ticker last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on September 2, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Just Ticker?
Just Ticker is developed and maintained by potasiyam.
What are the best alternatives to Just Ticker?
The most popular alternatives to Just Ticker are JetWidgets For Elementor (10K+ installs), Headline Analyzer (900+ installs) and Animated Headline Elementor (200+ installs).
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