# News Communications Hub

> News Communications Hub has <10 active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** News Communications Hub shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**The Pragmatic Coders News Communications Hub is a flexible WordPress plugin that allows you to display news notifications and updates on your website. With full integration for custom post types, Elementor support for…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 620
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+64% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 16, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pragmatic Coders (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pragmaticcoders/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/news-communications-hub/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [alerts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alerts/) | #46 | 84 |
| [announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/announcements/) | #21 | 29 |
| [message board](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/message-board/) | #2 | 2 |
| [Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notifications/) | >100 | 376 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | >100 | 159 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| alerts | >100 | 3,803 |
| announcements | >100 | 1,177 |
| message board | >100 | 348 |
| Notifications | >100 | 9,087 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-notifications/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 27, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 2 | [Scheduled Announcements Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scheduled-announcements-widget/) | 100+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Mar 10, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [News Ticker – Floating Headlines & Sticky Alerts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-news-headline/) | 100+ | 1/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [Singular Alerts – Alert Block, Alert Box, Callout Box, and Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alerts-dlx/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [WPSecureOps Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpsecureops-connector/) | 80+ | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Super Monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-monitoring/) | 60+ | 4.4/5 (9) | May 21, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 7 | [MaxBoxy: Make WordPress Floating Content, Popup, Alert Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/maxboxy/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Courier Notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/courier-notices/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | May 7, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 9 | [LukStack Uptime Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lukstack-uptime-monitor/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | May 20, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [Callout Boxes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/callout-boxes/) | 50+ | — | Oct 18, 2021 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is News Communications Hub safe to use in 2026?
News Communications Hub shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use News Communications Hub?
News Communications Hub is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 620 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does News Communications Hub work with WordPress 7.1?
News Communications Hub is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does News Communications Hub need?
News Communications Hub requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was News Communications Hub last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on December 16, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes News Communications Hub?
News Communications Hub is developed and maintained by Pragmatic Coders.

### What are the best alternatives to News Communications Hub?
The most popular alternatives to News Communications Hub are Advanced Notifications (100+ installs), Scheduled Announcements Wid… (100+ installs) and News Ticker (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/news-communications-hub/ · Generated 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC by PageForge