Static Newsticker
An easy to use, slick and flexible news ticker in the style of the BBC News page ticker
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Static Newsticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (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 Static Newsticker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Breaking News | >100 |
| headline news | >100 |
| headlines | >100 |
| hot news | >100 |
| newsticker | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Static Newsticker
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
A news ticker in the style of the BBC News Plugin
Easy to Install and use JQuery
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/static-news-tickerdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Static Newsticker screen to configure the plugin
Changelog
1.0.1
- Added Marquee Speed in Configuration
- Update Newsticker font size
1.0.0
- First Public Release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Static Newsticker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Static Newsticker free?
Yes. Static Newsticker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Static Newsticker safe to use in 2026?
Static Newsticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Static Newsticker?
Static Newsticker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,154 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 329 times in the last 30 days.
Does Static Newsticker work with WordPress 7.1?
Static Newsticker is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Static Newsticker last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on August 23, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes Static Newsticker?
Static Newsticker is developed and maintained by nath4n.
What are the best alternatives to Static Newsticker?
The most popular alternatives to Static Newsticker are T4B News Ticker (7K+ installs), Live News (2K+ installs) and TopNewsWp (800+ installs).
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