# T4B News Ticker – Responsive News Scroller, Slider, and Animations

> T4B News Ticker has 7K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 16 reviews and 916 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 67/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** T4B News Ticker is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 7K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

**Display breaking news, trending posts, or custom text with this fast WordPress news ticker plugin. Grab attention using 4 scrolling animations.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 7K+
- **Total downloads:** 136,940
- **Downloads (30 days):** 916 (-19% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 16 reviews
- **Health score:** 67/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.4.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Realwebcare (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/realwebcare/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/t4b-news-ticker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Breaking News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/breaking-news/) | #1 | 23 |
| [news ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-ticker/) | #2 | 45 |
| [scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll/) | #4 | 186 |
| [ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ticker/) | #1 | 75 |
| [trending](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/trending/) | #2 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Breaking News | #1 | 1,806 |
| news ticker | #2 | 380 |
| scroll | #51 | 4,288 |
| ticker | #2 | 433 |
| trending | #5 | 225 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 76.6%
- 1.2: 12.4%
- 1.3: 11.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Live News – Responsive News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-news-lite/) | 2K+ | — | May 11, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [TopNewsWp – Display Tikcer News, RSS Feed Widget and Many More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-top-news/) | 800+ | 5/5 (7) | Aug 11, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [News Ticker – Floating Headlines & Sticky Alerts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-news-headline/) | 100+ | 1/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 5 | [Instant Breaking News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instant-breaking-news/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 23, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [News ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/news-ticker-tj/) | 60+ | 3/5 (2) | Oct 23, 2018 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [FYP News Ticker – Scrolling News Banner & Announcement Bar for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fyp-news-ticker/) | 50+ | — | Sep 3, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [OXP Breaking News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oxp-breaking-news-ticker/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [News Ticker for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-news-ticker/) | 30+ | — | Apr 22, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Responsive News & Announcements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-news-announcements/) | 20+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Feb 5, 2013 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [Fast Short News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fast-short-news/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 6, 2025 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is T4B News Ticker free?
Yes. T4B News Ticker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is T4B News Ticker safe to use in 2026?
T4B News Ticker is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 7K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use T4B News Ticker?
T4B News Ticker is active on 7K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 136,940 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 916 times in the last 30 days.

### Does T4B News Ticker work with WordPress 7.1?
T4B News Ticker is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does T4B News Ticker need?
T4B News Ticker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was T4B News Ticker last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.5, was released on June 10, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes T4B News Ticker?
T4B News Ticker is developed and maintained by Realwebcare.

### What are the best alternatives to T4B News Ticker?
The most popular alternatives to T4B News Ticker are Live News (2K+ installs), TopNewsWp (800+ installs) and News Ticker (100+ installs).


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