Shif News Ticker
A premium-grade, hardware-accelerated scrolling news ticker that pulls post titles automatically from any selected WordPress category.
Use with caution
Shif News Ticker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Shif News Ticker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| marquee | >100 |
| news ticker | #98 |
| Post ticker | >100 |
| scrolling text | >100 |
| ticker | >100 |
About Shif News Ticker
From the official readme · v1.4.1Description
Shif News Ticker is a lightweight, high-performance ticker solution engineered specifically to eliminate layout delays and text clipping. Using modern CSS transitions, it renders a completely smooth, continuous loop even when displaying short content or minimalist feeds.
Key Features
- Gapless Infinite Scrolling: Custom multi-segment tracking prevents broken blanks on ultra-wide screens.
- Dashboard Control Panel: Easily configure fonts, colors, speeds, and targets directly inside your admin dashboard.
- Native Querying: Fetches post assets directly via highly efficient WP_Query loops.
- Shortcode-Driven: Drop
[shif_news_ticker]inside any page template, theme location, or text editor block instantly.
Installation
- Upload the
shif-news-tickerfolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install directly through the WordPress admin panel. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to the News Ticker settings menu to configure your category selection, text styles, and scroll speeds.
- Add the shortcode
[shif_news_ticker]to any post, page, or widget template layout.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this with any post type?
Version 1.4.1 supports all default WordPress post categories. Expanded custom post type support will arrive in upcoming releases.
Does it slow down my site loading speeds?
Not at all. The plugin executes animation functions natively using highly optimized inline CSS keyframes rather than heavy, bloated external JavaScript tracking scripts.
Changelog
1.4.1
- Fixed prefix length compatibility compliance settings hooks.
- Resolved content segment gap rendering bugs on minimalist content strings.
- Initial global launch version.
For developers
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FAQ
Shif News Ticker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is Shif News Ticker free?
Yes. Shif News Ticker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shif News Ticker safe to use in 2026?
Shif News Ticker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shif News Ticker?
Shif News Ticker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 255 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shif News Ticker work with WordPress 7.1?
Shif News Ticker 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 Shif News Ticker need?
Shif News Ticker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Shif News Ticker last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on May 31, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Shif News Ticker?
Shif News Ticker is developed and maintained by Shifkat Ahamed Siddiqui.
What are the best alternatives to Shif News Ticker?
The most popular alternatives to Shif News Ticker are Marquee Addons for Elementor (20K+ installs), Marquee Running Text (5K+ installs) and News Ticker Widget for Elem… (4K+ installs).
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