Ten News Ticker
Customizable WordPress news ticker with 10 themes and multiple animations to dynamically display recent posts from any category.
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Ten News Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Ten News Ticker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| animation | >100 |
| Breaking News | >100 |
| latest posts | >100 |
| news ticker | >100 |
| ticker | >100 |
About Ten News Ticker
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Ten News Ticker enhances your WordPress site by displaying recent posts from a selected category in a dynamic and engaging ticker format. With a variety of animation effects and 10 distinct themes, you can tailor the ticker’s appearance to match your site’s design seamlessly.
Key Features:
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Multiple Animation Effects: Choose from five captivating animations to display your news:
- Scroll: Smoothly scrolls news items horizontally.
- Slide Vertical: Slides news items vertically.
- Slide Horizontal: Slides news items horizontally.
- Fade: Fades news items in and out.
- Typewriter: Simulates a typewriter effect for news items.
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Ten Unique Themes: Select from 10 pre-designed themes to match your website’s aesthetics.
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Category Selection: Display posts from any specific category of your choice.
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Customizable Ticker Label: Set a custom label (default is “NEWS”) to appear alongside your ticker.
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Optional Post Date Display: Choose whether to display the publication date of each post within the ticker.
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Automatic or Manual Placement: Automatically display the ticker in the header or manually insert it into your theme using a simple PHP function.
Why Choose Ten News Ticker?
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User-Friendly: Intuitive settings page for easy configuration without any coding knowledge.
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Lightweight and Efficient: Optimized for performance to ensure your site remains fast and responsive.
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Responsive Design: Ticker adapts seamlessly to different screen sizes and devices.
Use Cases:
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Latest News Updates: Keep your audience informed with the most recent posts from a specific category.
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Announcements: Highlight important announcements or promotions dynamically.
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Featured Articles: Showcase selected articles to draw attention to them.
Installation
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Upload Plugin Files:
- Upload the
ten-news-tickerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory of your WordPress installation.
- Upload the
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Activate the Plugin:
- Navigate to the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress and activate the Ten News Ticker plugin.
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Configure Settings:
- Go to the Ten News Ticker settings page in the WordPress admin menu.
- Select your desired category, animation effect, theme, and other preferences.
- Enable the ticker to display automatically if desired.
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Manual Placement (Optional):
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If you prefer to place the ticker manually within your theme, insert the following code into your theme file (e.g.,
header.php) where you want the ticker to appear:php
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Frequently asked questions
Can I display posts from multiple categories?
Currently, the plugin allows selection of a single category for the ticker. To display posts from multiple categories, consider creating a parent category that encompasses the desired categories and selecting it.
How can I customize the appearance of the ticker beyond the provided themes?
For advanced customization, you can modify the plugin’s CSS files located in the css folder. It’s recommended to create a child theme or custom CSS to ensure your changes aren’t overwritten during plugin updates.
Is the plugin compatible with all WordPress themes?
Yes, Ten News Ticker is designed to work seamlessly with most WordPress themes. If you encounter any compatibility issues, please contact support.
Does the plugin support multilingual sites?
The plugin is translation-ready and can be used on multilingual sites. Ensure that your WordPress installation and theme are configured for multilingual support.
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FAQ
Ten News Ticker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Ten News Ticker free?
Yes. Ten News Ticker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Ten News Ticker safe to use in 2026?
Ten News Ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Ten News Ticker?
Ten News Ticker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 799 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.
Does Ten News Ticker work with WordPress 7.1?
Ten News Ticker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Ten News Ticker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 21, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Ten News Ticker?
Ten News Ticker is developed and maintained by Anton.
What are the best alternatives to Ten News Ticker?
The most popular alternatives to Ten News Ticker are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima… (90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).
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