PBP Newsticker
Create many newsticker with display using shortscode, widgets or PHP
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PBP Newsticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.3/5 from only 3 reviews
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (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 PBP Newsticker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| newsticker | #8 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.3 from 3 reviews
About PBP Newsticker
From the official readme · v1.3.2Description
Create as many Newstickers as you want and display them using shortcodes, widgets or PHP.
Features
- Create many tickers.
- Choose skin from many skins.
- Set ticker title.
- Choose animation & Set animation settings.
- Set tickers with Own News Item.
- Set tickers by Most Recent Post.
- Set tickers with Custom Post Type.
- Set tickers by Recent Comments.
- Create tickers with latest Tweets from Twitter.
- Create tickers from latest RSS feeds.
- Create tickers with latest Post from Facebook.
Installation
Automatic
- In the admin panel under plugins page, click Add New.
- Go to Upload tab.
- Browse “PBP Newsticker” and click install now.
- Click Active plugin.
- Go to Settings>PBP Newstickers and customize your settings.
Manual
- Extract zip file to your wp-content/plugins directory.
- In the admin panel under plugins, click active “PBP Newsticker”.
- Go to Settings>PBP Newstickers and customize your settings.
Changelog
Compitable with WP 4.2 version. Minor Bug Fixed.
1.3.2
- Compitable with WP 4.2 version.
- Minor Bug Fixed.
1.3.1
New skin item added.
1.2
Little Update
1.1
Bug fixed
1.0
First Release
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FAQ
PBP Newsticker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is PBP Newsticker free?
Yes. PBP Newsticker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PBP Newsticker safe to use in 2026?
PBP Newsticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PBP Newsticker?
PBP Newsticker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,389 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.
Does PBP Newsticker work with WordPress 7.1?
PBP Newsticker is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was PBP Newsticker last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on April 24, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes PBP Newsticker?
PBP Newsticker is developed and maintained by projoktibangla.
What are the best alternatives to PBP Newsticker?
The most popular alternatives to PBP Newsticker are Awesome Wp Widget Newsticker (100+ installs), FikraTicker (100+ installs) and Static Newsticker (10+ installs).
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