Simple Sticky Footer
Step1: Create a new page. I suggest to add as title “Sticky Footer”
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Simple Sticky Footer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (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 Simple Sticky Footer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| advertising | >100 |
| div always on top | >100 |
| sticky div | #93 |
| Sticky Footer | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 from 10 reviews
About Simple Sticky Footer
From the official readme · v1.3.5Description
Instructions: First of all activate the plugin.
Step1: Create a new page. I suggest to add as title “Sticky Footer”
Step2: Go to the configuration page APPEARANCE -> SIMPLE STICKY FOOTER.
Step3: Select the page which will be shown on your website.
Step4(optional): Define a width, in most cases the width of your page.
Step5(optional): Define an animation effect.
Step6(optional): Define a delay. Sometimes you want to show the sticky footer after 10-15 seconds. Now you can do this.
Step7(optional): Define additional CSS rules like: rounded borders, gradient background, shadows, etc … Do not use { }, just enter the css properties ex: background:gray;border-top:1px;
Have fun!
PS: If you have useful feature tip related to this plugin please write in the plugins support section.
Installation
- Install Simple Sticky Footer either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- (optional) Configure the plugin settings in APPEARANCE -> STICKY FOOTER.
- That’s it. You’re ready to go!
Changelog
No Upgrade Notice. This is the first release.
1.3.5
- [Test] WordPress 4.7
- [Test] WordPress 4.4.1
- [Test] WordPress 4.3.2
- [Test] WordPress 4.3.1
- [Test] WordPress 4.3.0
- [Test] WordPress 4.2.1
1.3.4
- Fix: Warning: Missing argument 2 for wp_kses() error message
1.3.3
- Add CSRF protection and sanitize user inputs
- [Test] WordPress 4.0.1
1.3.2
- [Test] WordPress 4.0
1.3.1
- [Change] Add z-index 999 for the sticky footer container
- [Test] WordPress 3.9.1
1.3.0
- [Fix] Editor collapse issue https://wordpress.org/support/topic/sticky-footer-update-has-broken-the-editor
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FAQ
Simple Sticky Footer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Simple Sticky Footer free?
Yes. Simple Sticky Footer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Sticky Footer safe to use in 2026?
Simple Sticky Footer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Sticky Footer?
Simple Sticky Footer is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 47,907 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 143 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Sticky Footer work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Sticky Footer 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 Simple Sticky Footer last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.5, was released on December 10, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Simple Sticky Footer?
Simple Sticky Footer is developed and maintained by Sandor Kovacs.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Sticky Footer?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Sticky Footer are Ads.txt Manager (100K+ installs), Advanced Popups (60K+ installs) and AI Powered Marketing (50K+ installs).
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