iticker – The information ticker
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iticker – The information ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where iticker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| follow button | >100 |
| stats | >100 |
| ticker | >100 |
| tweets | >100 |
| >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About iticker – The information ticker
From the official readme · vv1.2.2Installation
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Visit itickerapp.com and signin with Twitter to create and configure your iTICKER toolbar.
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Upload
iticker.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory -
In your WordPress admin area, go to the Plugins page and activate the ITICKER plugin.
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From the Appearance menu, select ITICKER Configuration and enter your ITICKER ID. Get your ITICKER ID by signing in at www.itickerapp.com, clicking on ‘My iticker’, selecting ‘install’ and then ‘WordPress’ from the list of supported platforms. Your ID will be in the instructions.
Follow iTICKER to stay up-to-date with new developments.
Changelog
- 18 July 2010: New iTICKER widget.
- 20 July 2010: Update documentation.
- 23 July 2010: Update documentation.
- 12 September 2010: Update documentation. FLickr Module added.
- 14 September 2010: Minor bugs fixed.
- 11 October 2010: Update description.
- 1 December 2010: Update description and add new screen shots.
- 30 January 2011: Large update to flickr module.
- 18 February 2011: Introduce new icons and twitter follow button.
- 21 February 2011: Minor styling issues resolved.
- 11 March 2011: New features for Twitter App.
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FAQ
iticker – The information ticker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is iticker – The information ticker free?
Yes. iticker – The information ticker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is iticker – The information ticker safe to use in 2026?
iticker – The information ticker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use iticker – The information ticker?
iticker – The information ticker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,622 times since it launched in October 2009. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does iticker – The information ticker work with WordPress 7.1?
iticker – The information ticker is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was iticker – The information ticker last updated?
The latest version, v1.2.2, was released on March 11, 2011 (16 years ago).
What are the best alternatives to iticker – The information ticker?
The most popular alternatives to iticker – The information ticker are Easy Feeds for X/Twitter (2K+ installs), BestWebSoft's Twitter (900+ installs) and Add Follow Button For Pintr… (400+ installs).
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