Smartarget Message Bar
Display a message bar on your page
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.
- 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 Smartarget Message Bar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| announcement | >100 |
| cookie | >100 |
| message | >100 |
| popup | >100 |
| sale | >100 |
About Smartarget Message Bar
From the official readme · v1.8Description
The best way to inform users!
Do you want to keep your customers engaged by offering them promotions and discounts? Do you want to keep them informed with new business updates and special events?
Adding a Message Bar to your website is the most effective way of doing this. Smartarget Message Bar allows you to communicate any message that you want, even multiple messages, in a few minutes.
Smartarget Message Bar Pro Features:
Pro version overcomes your limitations with lite version of Smartarget Message Bar.
Smartarget Message Bar PRO Plugin Features
- Apps visibility on all pages
- No Smartarget label
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Installation
- Unpack plugin zip to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Open plugin settings page
- Configure settings and press Save
Frequently asked questions
Where I can create Smartarget account
You can create account here: Smartarget.online
Changelog
1.8
- Bug fixes and improvements
1.8
- Bug fixes and improvements
1.7
- Bug fixes and improvements
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Smartarget Message Bar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
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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