# PJ News Ticker

> PJ News Ticker has 3K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 369 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** PJ News Ticker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**PJ News Ticker is a small plugin that shows your most recent posts in a marquee style.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 80,260
- **Downloads (30 days):** 369 (-0.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.9.8
- **Last updated:** Apr 30, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Primitiv Media (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nicolasmontigny/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pj-news-ticker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [jquery news ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery-news-ticker/) | #1 | 3 |
| [marquee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marquee/) | #4 | 47 |
| [News Headlines](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-headlines/) | #2 | 10 |
| [news ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-ticker/) | #5 | 45 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| jquery news ticker | #5 | 88 |
| marquee | #35 | 239 |
| News Headlines | #9 | 687 |
| news ticker | #11 | 380 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 96.4%
- Other: 3.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Advance News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-news-ticker/) | 10+ | — | Jul 9, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Muizz Newsticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mz-newsticker/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 13, 2017 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PJ News Ticker safe to use in 2026?
PJ News Ticker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PJ News Ticker?
PJ News Ticker is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 80,260 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 369 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PJ News Ticker work with WordPress 7.1?
PJ News Ticker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PJ News Ticker last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.8, was released on April 30, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes PJ News Ticker?
PJ News Ticker is developed and maintained by Primitiv Media.

### What are the best alternatives to PJ News Ticker?
The most popular alternatives to PJ News Ticker are Advance News Ticker (10+ installs) and Muizz Newsticker (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pj-news-ticker/ · Generated 2026-09-27 19:56 UTC by PageForge