Grab attention with scrolling news banners. 3 professional templates, drag-and-drop builder, scheduled announcements. No coding needed.

François Yerg

Stop Important News from Getting Buried – Grab Attention Instantly!
Your visitors miss 90% of static announcements. FYP News Ticker creates eye-catching scrolling banners that capture attention and ensure your important messages get seen – perfect for promotions, breaking news, and urgent updates.
<h4>What You’ll Get (Real Benefits, Not Technical Features)</h4>
✓ Impossible to Miss – Scrolling movement naturally draws eyes better than static banners 
✓ Increase Conversions – Perfect for displaying limited-time offers and promotions that drive action 
✓ Keep Visitors Informed – Announce events, updates, and important information without interrupting their experience 
✓ Professional Appearance – Beautiful animated banners make your site look dynamic and modern 
✓ Save Time – Schedule announcements in advance and they appear/disappear automatically 
✓ No Page Slowdown – Lightweight animation with zero performance impact 
✓ Works Everywhere – Display at top, bottom, or anywhere in your content
<h4>Why Choose FYP News Ticker Over Others?</h4>
VS Free Alternatives: 
– 3 Beautiful Templates – Others give you 1 basic scrolling text 
– Drag-and-Drop Builder – Free plugins require manual coding 
– Scheduled Publishing – Others show everything all the time 
– 9 Custom Icons – Most plugins are text-only
VS Premium Plugins ($39-$79): 
– Same Features – Multiple templates, icons, scheduling, drag-and-drop 
– Just as Beautiful – Professional animations and modern designs 
– Easier to Use – Simple interface vs complex configuration 
– Regular Updates – Actively maintained and WordPress compatible
VS Custom Coding: 
– Save 10+ Hours – Ready in 5 minutes vs days of development 
– No Animation Hassles – We handle smooth scrolling, pause on hover, responsive design 
– Maintenance Free – We keep it compatible with WordPress updates 
– Tested & Reliable – Works across all browsers and devices
<h4>Real-World Use Cases</h4>
🛍️ E-Commerce Sites – “🔥 Flash Sale: 50% Off Everything – 24 Hours Only!” 
📢 Business Websites – “New Office Hours | Holiday Schedule | Important Update” 
🎓 Educational Sites – “Registration Opens Monday | Exam Schedule Posted” 
📰 News & Media – “Breaking News | Latest Updates | Live Coverage” 
🎉 Event Websites – “Early Bird Tickets Available | Only 50 Spots Left!” 
🏢 SaaS & Tech – “System Maintenance Tonight 10PM-2AM | New Feature Released”
<h4>3 Professional Templates</h4>
No design skills needed – each template is professionally crafted:
<ol>
<li>Default – Classic scrolling banner perfect for any announcement</li>
<li>Modern – Stylish card design with icon highlighting</li>
<li>Minimal – Clean text-only layout for professional sites</li>
</ol>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
✓ Unlimited news tickers (create as many as you need) 
✓ Drag-and-drop to reorder announcements 
✓ 9 attention-grabbing icons (megaphone, bell, star, fire, gift, warning, info, check, arrow) 
✓ Schedule start and end dates for auto-display 
✓ Control scroll speed and direction 
✓ Pause on hover for readability 
✓ Make items clickable (link to product pages, posts, etc.) 
✓ Custom colors to match your brand 
✓ Fully responsive on mobile 
✓ Show/hide specific items temporarily 
✓ Limit how many items display 
✓ SEO-friendly with proper HTML 
✓ Translation ready
<h4>Simple to Use</h4>
<ol>
<li>Create new ticker from News Tickers menu</li>
<li>Add announcements with drag-and-drop builder</li>
<li>Choose template and customize colors</li>
<li>Copy shortcode and paste anywhere</li>
<li>Done! Scrolling banner appears automatically</li>
</ol>
No configuration required – smart defaults work perfectly, customize only when you want specific behavior.
Part of the FYPlugins ecosystem – professional WordPress solutions trusted by thousands of websites.
<h3>Usage</h3>
<h4>Getting Started (3 Minutes)</h4>
<ol>
<li>Create Ticker – Go to News Tickers → Add New</li>
<li>Add Items – Click “Add News Item” and enter your announcements</li>
<li>Customize – Choose template, icons, colors (optional)</li>
<li>Display – Copy shortcode and paste in any page, post, or widget</li>
<li>Done! – Scrolling banner appears on your site</li>
</ol>
<h4>Common Use Cases</h4>
Simple announcement banner: 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”123″]
Fast-scrolling promotions: 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”123″ speed=”100″]
Modern template with right scroll: 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”123″ template=”modern” direction=”right”]
Show only 3 most recent items: 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”123″ limit=”3″]
Custom styled banner: 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”123″ template=”minimal” class=”top-banner”]
No pause on hover (continuous scroll): 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”123″ pause_on_hover=”false”]
<h3>Shortcode Parameters</h3>
Main Shortcode: <code>[fyplugins_news_ticker id="123"]</code>
The <code>id</code> parameter is required – get it from the ticker edit screen in admin.
<h4>Display Options</h4>
<ul>
<li>template – Visual style: <code>default</code> (classic banner), <code>modern</code> (card style), <code>minimal</code> (text only)</li>
<li>show_icons – Show icons: <code>true</code> or <code>false</code> (default: from ticker settings)</li>
<li>class – Add custom CSS classes for styling</li>
</ul>
<h4>Animation Control</h4>
<ul>
<li>speed – Scroll speed in pixels per second (default: 50, try 100 for faster or 25 for slower)</li>
<li>direction – Scroll direction: <code>left</code> or <code>right</code> (default: left)</li>
<li>pause_on_hover – Pause when hovering: <code>true</code> or <code>false</code> (default: true)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Content Selection</h4>
<ul>
<li>limit – Maximum items to display (default: -1 for all active items)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Real-World Examples</h4>
Flash sale banner (fast, attention-grabbing): 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”123″ speed=”100″ template=”modern”]
Event countdown (right to left): 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”456″ direction=”right” template=”modern”]
Breaking news (continuous scroll): 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”789″ pause_on_hover=”false” speed=”75″]
Subtle updates (minimal, slow): 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”321″ template=”minimal” speed=”30″]
Top banner (show 5 items only): 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”654″ limit=”5″ class=”header-banner”]
Multiple tickers on same page: 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”111″ template=”modern” class=”promo-ticker”] 
 [fyplugins_news_ticker id=”222″ template=”minimal” class=”info-ticker”]
<h3>Building Your News Ticker</h3>
<h4>Creating Announcements</h4>
<ol>
<li>Add Item – Click “Add News Item” button</li>
<li>Enter Title – Your announcement text (e.g., “50% Off Everything Today!”)</li>
<li>Choose Icon – Select from 9 icons or leave empty (megaphone, bell, star, fire, gift, warning, info, check, arrow)</li>
<li>Add Link – Optional URL to make announcement clickable</li>
<li>Schedule – Set start/end dates for automatic display (leave empty for always visible)</li>
<li>Status – Check “Active” to show immediately</li>
</ol>
<h4>Managing Items</h4>
Reorder: Drag and drop items to change display order 
Edit: Click item to modify text, icon, link, or dates 
Hide: Uncheck “Active” to temporarily hide without deleting 
Delete: Remove permanently using delete button
<h4>Scheduling Tips</h4>
Limited-time offer: Set start date (today) and end date (Friday) 
Upcoming event: Set start date (next week) with no end date 
Holiday hours: Set start (Dec 24) and end (Jan 2) dates 
Flash sale: Set precise times with start and end dates

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