TickerHQ
Stock market widgets powered by Alpha Vantage.
Use with caution
TickerHQ works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 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 TickerHQ stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| finance | >100 |
| stock market | #81 |
| stocks | >100 |
| ticker | >100 |
About TickerHQ
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
TickerHQ allows you to create:
- Top Gainers Widgets
- Top Losers Widgets
- Horizontal Scrolling Tickers
- Dark and Light Themes
- Responsive Stock Widgets
External Services
TickerHQ connects to the Alpha Vantage API to retrieve stock market data.
Service Provider:
https://www.alphavantage.co
Terms of Service:
https://www.alphavantage.co/terms_of_service/
Privacy Policy:
https://www.alphavantage.co/privacy/
Data Sent:
– Alpha Vantage API key entered by the site administrator
– Market data requests
This service is contacted only when the administrator performs a market synchronization.
Installation
- Upload plugin.
- Activate plugin.
- Sync market data.
- Create widget.
- Use shortcode.
Frequently asked questions
Does this require an API key?
Yes. TickerHQ requires a free Alpha Vantage API key. You can obtain one here: https://www.alphavantage.co/support/#api-key
Does it support Elementor?
Yes.
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FAQ
TickerHQ: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is TickerHQ free?
Yes. TickerHQ is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TickerHQ safe to use in 2026?
TickerHQ works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TickerHQ?
TickerHQ is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 179 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does TickerHQ work with WordPress 7.1?
TickerHQ is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does TickerHQ need?
TickerHQ requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was TickerHQ last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 20, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes TickerHQ?
TickerHQ is developed and maintained by VP.
What are the best alternatives to TickerHQ?
The most popular alternatives to TickerHQ are Stock Market Ticker (2K+ installs), Stock Market Overview (1K+ installs) and Ever Accounting (1K+ installs).
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