Mobile Banner
Create a banner with a link at the bottom of the screen, when viewed on mobile only.
Use with caution
Mobile Banner works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Mobile Banner stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| banner | #38 |
| link | >100 |
| mobile | #42 |
| phone | >100 |
| tablet | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Mobile Banner
From the official readme · v1.9Description
This plugin was originally written for a client, but may be useful for others. It simply creates a discrete banner when viewed on mobile. This banner can include a link, to a mailing list for example.
Installation
- Upload the plugin zip file using WordPress’ plugin installer, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly (search for ‘Mobile Banner Robin Phillips’)
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Mobile Banner screen to set the text and link URL
Changelog
v1.9
- Security improvements
v1.8
- Code improvements
v1.7
- Added setting to define pages/posts where banner should not be displayed.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Mobile Banner: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Mobile Banner free?
Yes. Mobile Banner is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Mobile Banner safe to use in 2026?
Mobile Banner works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Mobile Banner?
Mobile Banner is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,922 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.
Does Mobile Banner work with WordPress 7.1?
Mobile Banner is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Mobile Banner need?
Mobile Banner requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Mobile Banner last updated?
The latest version, 1.9, was released on May 29, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Mobile Banner?
Mobile Banner is developed and maintained by Robin Phillips.
What are the best alternatives to Mobile Banner?
The most popular alternatives to Mobile Banner are CookieAdmin (400K+ installs), Image Widget (100K+ installs) and Simple Banner (50K+ installs).
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