# Sitewide Message

> Sitewide Message has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sitewide Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Simply. Display a message at the top of every page on your website. You can change the background colour, text colour and URL location.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,060
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+13% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 28, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Danny159 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danny159/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitewide-message/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [call to action](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/call-to-action/) | #19 | 82 |
| [conversion rate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conversion-rate/) | #2 | 5 |
| [notification bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notification-bar/) | #21 | 83 |
| [thatblogger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thatblogger/) | #1 | 1 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,832 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| call to action | >100 | 6,099 |
| conversion rate | >100 | 2,346 |
| notification bar | >100 | 2,089 |
| thatblogger | #1 | 1 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Boxzilla – WordPress Popup Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/boxzilla/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (133) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Side Tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-side-tab/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (22) | Oct 14, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Mobile Contact Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-contact-bar/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (30) | Oct 17, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Magic Content & CTA Box Builder – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks for Flexible Page Sections, Headers, Buttons, Shape Dividers, and Layout Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-content-box-lite/) | 5K+ | — | Dec 10, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [WP CTA – Call Now Button, Sticky Button & Call to Action Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-sticky-sidebar/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [Call to Action Block by WPPOOL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/call-to-action-block-wppool/) | 1K+ | 1/5 (1) | Dec 9, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Floating Awesome Button (Sticky Button, Popup, Toast) & 200+ Website Custom Interactive Element](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-awesome-button/) | 700+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 11, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [Floating Side Tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-side-tab/) | 600+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 28, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [CTA Button Styler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cta-button-styler/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 17, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Empty Price for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-custom-empty-price/) | 300+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Apr 7, 2026 | 52/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sitewide Message safe to use in 2026?
Sitewide Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sitewide Message?
Sitewide Message is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,060 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sitewide Message work with WordPress 7.1?
Sitewide Message is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Sitewide Message last updated?
The latest version, 0.6, was released on August 28, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Sitewide Message?
Sitewide Message is developed and maintained by Danny159.

### What are the best alternatives to Sitewide Message?
The most popular alternatives to Sitewide Message are Boxzilla (20K+ installs), Simple Side Tab (10K+ installs) and Mobile Contact Bar (9K+ installs).


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