SB Banner Widget
SB Banner Widget is a plugin that allows to add banner widget on your WordPress site.
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SB Banner Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (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 SB Banner Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| banner | >100 |
| sb | #49 |
| sb banner | #5 |
| sb plugin | #49 |
| sb team | #14 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About SB Banner Widget
From the official readme · v1.0.7Description
SB Banner Widget is a plugin that allows to add banner widget on your WordPress site. Drag SB Banner into widget area where you want banner will be shown.
Required Plugin
Translations
- English
- Vietnamese
Recommended WordPress Plugins
Installation
Install this plugin from your WordPress site Dashboard or follow these steps below:
- Download plugin from WordPress Plugins directory and extract it.
- Upload the
sb-banner-widgetfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the SB Banner Widget plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
Please update SB Core before you upgrade this plugin to new version.
1.0.7
Stop using SB Plugins if current theme doesn’t support.
1.0.6
- Tested up to WordPress 4.1 version.
- Re-struct SB Banner Widget.
- Add screenshot.
1.0.5
Update wrong text-domain.
1.0.4
- Update check core functions.
- Remove Settings link from plugins page.
1.0.3
Update functions for add media button.
1.0.2
Update new media upload form.
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
SB Banner Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is SB Banner Widget free?
Yes. SB Banner Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SB Banner Widget safe to use in 2026?
SB Banner Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SB Banner Widget?
SB Banner Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,720 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does SB Banner Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
SB Banner Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was SB Banner Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on April 9, 2015 (12 years ago).
Who makes SB Banner Widget?
SB Banner Widget is developed and maintained by skylarkcob.
What are the best alternatives to SB Banner Widget?
The most popular alternatives to SB Banner Widget are CookieAdmin (400K+ installs), Image Widget (100K+ installs) and Simple Banner (50K+ installs).
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