# SimpleTicker

> SimpleTicker has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 155 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SimpleTicker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

**A simple ticker plugin for wordpress. It supports multiple tickers. You can define an update interval**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,968
- **Downloads (30 days):** 155 (+11.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9
- **Last updated:** Nov 20, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** michael.bartel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/michaelbartel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simpleticker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | >100 | 215 |
| [newsticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsticker/) | #7 | 8 |
| [text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text/) | #90 | 151 |
| [textticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/textticker/) | #1 | 1 |
| [ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ticker/) | #51 | 77 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| newsticker | #10 | 14 |
| text | >100 | 10,000 |
| textticker | #1 | 1 |
| ticker | >100 | 448 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [XML Sitemap & Google News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xml-sitemap-feed/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (85) | Jun 10, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [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 |
| 3 | [GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gn-publisher/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Sep 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [AF Companion – Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/af-companion/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Sep 15, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS Feed Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-rss-reader/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (67) | Aug 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Announce from the Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announce-from-the-dashboard/) | 7K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Mar 30, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magazine-blocks/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Sep 14, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Publish To Apple News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/publish-to-apple-news/) | 4K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Jul 29, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 9 | [Flex Posts – Responsive Posts Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flex-posts/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Live News – Responsive News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-news-lite/) | 2K+ | — | May 11, 2025 | 37/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SimpleTicker safe to use in 2026?
SimpleTicker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SimpleTicker?
SimpleTicker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,968 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 155 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SimpleTicker work with WordPress 7.1?
SimpleTicker is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SimpleTicker last updated?
The latest version, 0.9, was released on November 20, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes SimpleTicker?
SimpleTicker is developed and maintained by michael.bartel.

### What are the best alternatives to SimpleTicker?
The most popular alternatives to SimpleTicker are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+ installs), Blog Designer Pack (30K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleticker/ · Generated 2026-10-14 06:57 UTC by PageForge