WP CTA Top Bar
Features: – Set unlimited background color – Set text color – Cookie adjustment – Content flexibility – Allow shortcode in the top bar content – Enable/Disable option – Sticky Option – User friendly menu
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WP CTA Top Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP CTA Top Bar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bar | >100 |
| notification | >100 |
| notification bar | >100 |
| top | >100 |
| topbar | #97 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP CTA Top Bar
From the official readme · v0.4.1Description
Features:
– Set unlimited background color
– Set text color
– Cookie adjustment
– Content flexibility
– Allow shortcode in the top bar content
– Enable/Disable option
– Sticky Option
– User friendly menu
Installation
- In your WordPress admin panel, go to Plugins > New Plugin
- Find WP CTA Tob Bar plugin by Alipio Gabriel and click Install now
- Alternatively, download the plugin and upload the contents of wpctatopbar.zip to your plugins directory, which usually is /wp-content/plugins/
- Activate the plugin
Usage
This project is open source.
Fork it on github
https://github.com/alipiogabriel/wpctatopbar
Changelog
0.4.1
- backend minor security update
0.4
- Fixed the responsive style
0.3
- Enable shortcode in Top bar Message.
- Fixed the z-index issue between the plugin and WP Top Bar
- Disabled cookies when login user can manage options.
0.2
- Added default top bar message.
0.1
- Initial stable release
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FAQ
WP CTA Top Bar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is WP CTA Top Bar free?
Yes. WP CTA Top Bar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP CTA Top Bar safe to use in 2026?
WP CTA Top Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP CTA Top Bar?
WP CTA Top Bar is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,073 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP CTA Top Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
WP CTA Top Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP CTA Top Bar need?
WP CTA Top Bar requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP CTA Top Bar last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.1, was released on August 9, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes WP CTA Top Bar?
WP CTA Top Bar is developed and maintained by alipiogabriel.
What are the best alternatives to WP CTA Top Bar?
The most popular alternatives to WP CTA Top Bar are Simple Banner (50K+ installs), Announcer (10K+ installs) and Convertful (3K+ installs).
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