# WP Plugin Banner

> WP Plugin Banner has 10+ active installs and 39 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Plugin Banner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds the shortcode [plugin_banner], so you can quickly and easily display the banner image from the WordPress.org repository for the given plugin slug.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,913
- **Downloads (30 days):** 39 (+69.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 16, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chris Klosowski (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cklosows/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-plugin-banner/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/banner/) | >100 | 195 |
| [wordpress.org](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-org/) | #11 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| banner | >100 | 4,986 |
| wordpress.org | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CookieAdmin – Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookieadmin/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 30, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-widget/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (287) | Apr 20, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Banner – Easily add multiple Banners/Bars/Notifications/Announcements to the top or bottom of your website](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-banner/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [AdRotate Banner Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adrotate/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (655) | Aug 25, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-adsense-reloaded/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (1,087) | Sep 24, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Top Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-bar/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (43) | Jan 29, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Announcer – Sticky Message Banner & Notification Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announcer/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (40) | Aug 3, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Notification Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-notification-bar/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (16) | Mar 10, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 9 | [Blog Floating Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-floating-button/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 31, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 10 | [Notibar – Notification Bar for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notibar/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Aug 23, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Plugin Banner free?
Yes. WP Plugin Banner is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Plugin Banner safe to use in 2026?
WP Plugin Banner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Plugin Banner?
WP Plugin Banner is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,913 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Plugin Banner work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Plugin Banner is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Plugin Banner last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on October 16, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Plugin Banner?
WP Plugin Banner is developed and maintained by Chris Klosowski.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Plugin Banner?
The most popular alternatives to WP Plugin Banner are CookieAdmin (400K+ installs), Image Widget (100K+ installs) and Simple Banner (50K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-plugin-banner/ · Generated 2026-10-02 03:23 UTC by PageForge