# Smartarget Message Bar

> Smartarget Message Bar has <10 active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Smartarget Message Bar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Display a message bar on your page**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,601
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+4.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Erez Hadas-Sonnenschein (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/erezs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smartarget-message-bar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [announcement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/announcement/) | #47 | 65 |
| [cookie](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie/) | >100 | 178 |
| [message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/message/) | #69 | 93 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | >100 | 485 |
| [sale](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sale/) | #38 | 50 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| announcement | >100 | 1,192 |
| cookie | >100 | 3,481 |
| message | >100 | 10,000 |
| popup | >100 | 5,309 |
| sale | >100 | 6,693 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Banner – Easily add multiple Banners/Bars/Notifications/Announcements to the top or bottom of your website](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-banner/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (45) | Oct 15, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Blog Floating Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-floating-button/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 31, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Notibar – Notification Bar for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notibar/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Aug 23, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Announcement Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announcement-bar/) | 3K+ | 1/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Notification Bar, Announcement and Cookie Notice WordPress Plugin – FooBar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobar-notifications-lite/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Oct 15, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Sticky Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sticky-banner/) | 800+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 24, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 7 | [Header Promo – grab attention with a top bar announcement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-promo/) | 400+ | 4/5 (2) | Sep 3, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 8 | [PopupRoulette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popuproulette/) | 200+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 3, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Notice Board – Easy Announcements and Notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-notice-board/) | 100+ | — | Aug 27, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Announcement Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announcement-banner/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 1, 2022 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smartarget Message Bar safe to use in 2026?
Smartarget Message Bar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smartarget Message Bar?
Smartarget Message Bar is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,601 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smartarget Message Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
Smartarget Message Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Smartarget Message Bar need?
Smartarget Message Bar requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smartarget Message Bar last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on June 30, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Smartarget Message Bar?
Smartarget Message Bar is developed and maintained by Erez Hadas-Sonnenschein.

### What are the best alternatives to Smartarget Message Bar?
The most popular alternatives to Smartarget Message Bar are Simple Banner (50K+ installs), Blog Floating Button (8K+ installs) and Notibar (8K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smartarget-message-bar/ · Generated 2026-10-20 13:18 UTC by PageForge