# Posts News Ticker

> Posts News Ticker has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Posts News Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,832
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 22, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** hamzarauf (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hamzarauf/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/posts-news-ticker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blog/) | >100 | 262 |
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | #99 | 215 |
| [newsticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsticker/) | #5 | 8 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,120 |
| [rotate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rotate/) | #12 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blog | >100 | 10,000 |
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| newsticker | #7 | 14 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| rotate | >100 | 852 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Gum Addon for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gum-elementor-addon/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Blog Designer Pack – Blog, Post Grid, Post Slider, Post Carousel, Category Post, News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-designer-pack/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (79) | Oct 11, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Post Slider and Post Carousel with Post Vertical Scrolling Widget – A Responsive Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-slider-and-carousel/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (31) | Oct 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Latest Posts Block – Dynamic Posts Grid, Posts List, Posts Tile with Stunning Layouts for WordPress Blogs & Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts-block-lite/) | 6K+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 10, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Blog Stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-blog-stats/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (38) | Aug 9, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Classic Blog Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-blog-grid/) | 3K+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [WP Image Borders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-image-borders/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (45) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Blog-in-Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-in-blog/) | 800+ | 5/5 (16) | Jan 26, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Posts News Ticker safe to use in 2026?
Posts News Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Posts News Ticker?
Posts News Ticker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,832 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Posts News Ticker work with WordPress 7.1?
Posts News Ticker is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Posts News Ticker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 22, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Posts News Ticker?
Posts News Ticker is developed and maintained by hamzarauf.

### What are the best alternatives to Posts News Ticker?
The most popular alternatives to Posts News Ticker are SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+ installs), All In One Favicon (60K+ installs) and Gum Addon for Elementor (50K+ installs).


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