Sticky Topbar
Sticky Topbar plugin lets user add an area at top of the website which is sticky. This plugin compatible with any WordPress themes. User can add social media URLs, call-to-action text with button and countdown timer…
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Sticky Topbar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 18/100 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 5.2 (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 Sticky Topbar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| notification bar | >100 |
| social media icons | >100 |
| sticky topbar | #18 |
| topbar for wordpress | #90 |
| utility bar | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About Sticky Topbar
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
Sticky Topbar plugin lets user add an area at top of the website which is sticky. This plugin compatible with any WordPress themes. User can add social media URLs, call-to-action text with button and countdown timer. Fully responsive.
There are many ways to add a topbar in WordPress website but flexibility of Sticky Topbar plugin helps user to do much more than any other topbar plugin. Using the plugin the website owner can promote his/her book, event ticket or any other landing page with a countdown timer.
Features
- Add call-to-action text
- Add call-to-action button
- Social media icons
- Color changes capability
- Dismiss button
- Countdown timer. See Demo
You will be able to add your brand’s social URL of following sites:
* Facebook
* Twitter
* Linkedin
* Pinterest
* Instagram
* YouTube
* Dribbble
* Medium
* Tumblr
* Vimeo
* Mobile/Cell Number
Compatibility
Sticky Topbar is compatible with any WordPress theme.
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Installation
- Upload the entire sticky-topbar folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory (or install directly by searching in Plugins > Add New)
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- In Settings menu you’ll see submenu “Sticky Topbar”, add or modify content for your topbar from the meta fields.
Changelog
Please upgrade to get the latest features and security updates.
1.0.0
The plugin will now add custom topbar before header in WordPress
Screenshots
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FAQ
Sticky Topbar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Sticky Topbar free?
Yes. Sticky Topbar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Sticky Topbar safe to use in 2026?
Sticky Topbar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Sticky Topbar?
Sticky Topbar is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,438 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.
Does Sticky Topbar work with WordPress 7.1?
Sticky Topbar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Sticky Topbar need?
Sticky Topbar requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Sticky Topbar last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on January 26, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes Sticky Topbar?
Sticky Topbar is developed and maintained by Anwer Ashif.
What are the best alternatives to Sticky Topbar?
The most popular alternatives to Sticky Topbar are My Sticky Bar (100K+ installs), WPFront Notification Bar (50K+ installs) and NotificationX (30K+ installs).
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