# ScrollTick

> ScrollTick has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ScrollTick shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This is the simple way to create scrolling text in your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 2,567
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+44.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 15, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** uisumo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/uisumo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/scrolltick/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/announcements/) | #7 | 29 |
| [horizontal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/horizontal/) | #4 | 10 |
| [news scroller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-scroller/) | #1 | 1 |
| [scrolling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scrolling/) | #14 | 30 |
| [Vertical news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vertical-news/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| announcements | >100 | 1,127 |
| horizontal | >100 | 1,788 |
| news scroller | #63 | 81 |
| scrolling | >100 | 1,915 |
| Vertical news | >100 | 1,528 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 |
| 5 | [PingBlink – Floating Knowledge Base, Announcements & Offers Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pingblink/) | 80+ | — | Jun 16, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [Frontend Dashboard Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-dashboard-notification/) | 50+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 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 ScrollTick free?
Yes. ScrollTick is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ScrollTick safe to use in 2026?
ScrollTick shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ScrollTick?
ScrollTick is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,567 times since it launched in February 2018. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ScrollTick work with WordPress 7.1?
ScrollTick is officially tested up to WordPress 5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was ScrollTick last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 15, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes ScrollTick?
ScrollTick is developed and maintained by uisumo.

### What are the best alternatives to ScrollTick?
The most popular alternatives to ScrollTick 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/scrolltick/ · Generated 2026-10-07 09:23 UTC by PageForge