# PingBlink – Floating Knowledge Base, Announcements & Offers Widget

> PingBlink has 80+ active installs and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 53/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** PingBlink works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

**A beautifully designed, lightning-fast widget for Help articles, Announcements, and Offers. Keep your users engaged without leaving the page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 1,828
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (-12.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 53/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Upluggit (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/upluggit/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pingblink/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/announcements/) | #5 | 29 |
| [conversion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conversion/) | #31 | 161 |
| [faq](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/faq/) | #51 | 269 |
| [knowledge base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/knowledge-base/) | #16 | 111 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,311 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| announcements | #69 | 1,127 |
| conversion | >100 | 5,433 |
| faq | >100 | 6,084 |
| knowledge base | #62 | 1,248 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 53.5%
- 1.0: 46.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Announcement & Notification Banner – Bulletin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulletin-announcements/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Sep 16, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Post Timeline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-timeline/) | 800+ | 4.2/5 (21) | Aug 20, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Site Announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-announcements/) | 300+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Feb 28, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Scheduled Announcements Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scheduled-announcements-widget/) | 100+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Mar 10, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Frontend Dashboard Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-dashboard-notification/) | 50+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [ScrollTick](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scrolltick/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 15, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-announcements/) | 30+ | — | Mar 25, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Responsive News & Announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-news-announcements/) | 20+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Feb 5, 2013 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Pinned Feed Notices – Sticky Announcements for BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-pinned-feed-notices/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 3, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 11 | [Announcements Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announcements-ticker/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Dec 4, 2012 | 18/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PingBlink safe to use in 2026?
PingBlink works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PingBlink?
PingBlink is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,828 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PingBlink work with WordPress 7.1?
PingBlink is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was PingBlink last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on June 16, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes PingBlink?
PingBlink is developed and maintained by Upluggit.

### What are the best alternatives to PingBlink?
The most popular alternatives to PingBlink are Announcement & Notification… (2K+ installs), Post Timeline (800+ installs) and Site Announcements (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pingblink/ · Generated 2026-10-07 11:44 UTC by PageForge