# MarqueeX – Smooth Marquee Slider, News Ticker & Post Marquee for Block Editor & Elementor

> MarqueeX has 800+ active installs and 1.4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** MarqueeX is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**The complete Marquee plugin for WordPress — build marquee sliders, news tickers, post marquees & infinite sliders for Elementor & Gutenberg.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 9,402
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,353 (+57.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.6.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 2 of 2 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPXERO (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpxero/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/marqueex/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [elementor marquee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/elementor-marquee/) | #2 | 2 |
| [gutenberg marquee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-marquee/) | #1 | 1 |
| [marquee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marquee/) | #7 | 48 |
| [marquee block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marquee-block/) | #1 | 2 |
| [post marquee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-marquee/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| elementor marquee | #17 | 122 |
| gutenberg marquee | #4 | 80 |
| marquee | #7 | 249 |
| marquee block | #8 | 134 |
| post marquee | #4 | 182 |

## Version adoption

- 0.6: 49.9%
- 0.5: 25.5%
- 0.3: 15%
- 0.2: 9.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Marquee Effect for Elementor – Smooth Marquee, News Ticker, Image Box & Icon Box Marquee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-marquee-effect/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Aug 1, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is MarqueeX safe to use in 2026?
MarqueeX is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MarqueeX?
MarqueeX is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,402 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 1,353 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MarqueeX work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested MarqueeX up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does MarqueeX need?
MarqueeX requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MarqueeX last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.1, was released on October 2, 2026 (3 days ago).

### Who makes MarqueeX?
MarqueeX is developed and maintained by WPXERO.

### What are the best alternatives to MarqueeX?
The most popular alternatives to MarqueeX are Advanced Marquee Effect for… (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/marqueex/ · Generated 2026-10-05 00:09 UTC by PageForge