Austin

This plugin adds a jQuery file that will position a fixed bar at the top of your browser screen to show announcements (controlled by a custom post type [CPT]) on each page load. Built with simple HTML and javascript.
Upon installation, you can choose the prefix for your post type. Be sure to choose wisely, because once you publish your first post this can’t be changed. If you are having problems with redirects visit your permalinks page to flush your rewrite rules by visiting your permalinks settings page (no save needed).
New: A cookie is added and deleted when you toggle the bar open and closed. Depending on the position of the bar when you leave the page is where it will be when you re-visit the site.
For question please visit my blog @ <a href="http://austin.passy.co/wordpress-plugins/announcement-bar/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://austin.passy.co</a>
The Link 
Please be aware when publishing a post, as of right now, you have to fill in the content with non-html text and add a link into the link field. This link is really the permalink and is what gets counted when clicked on. It will also revert to the home page if missing, and not count against the counter. If you’re getting 404 issues when visiting the permalink page, please refer to the FAQ section.
<h3>Future Releases</h3>
This plugin is brand new and has some future planes.
<ol>
<li>Saved bar position with cookie settings.</li>
<li>Post and page per post ID.</li>
<li>Per post on/off toggle.</li>
<li>….</li>
</ol>

Announcement Bar

A fixed position (header) HTML with jQuery drop-down announcement bar using Custom Post Types.

Mathew

The Announcement Notification Bar is your go-to solution for creating effective announcement bars, scrolling notification bars, ** sticky notification banners**, and sticky headers on any WordPress site. If you are struggling to get visitors to notice your promotions or important updates, this WordPress top bar plugin provides a simple, high-visibility area that grabs attention without ruining the user experience.
Unlike aggressive popups that can annoy users, a floating bar or footer notification offers a polite way to highlight discount codes, shipping policies, or maintenance alerts. It sits efficiently at the top or bottom of the screen, ensuring your key messages – like a Black Friday deal or a new feature launch – are always visible, helping you reduce bounce rates and improve conversions.
<h3>Use Cases</h3>
This versatile message bar adapts to various needs across different industries:
<ul>
<li>Retail & E-Commerce: Run a free shipping bar or a flash sale countdown message to encourage instant purchases. A sticky promo bar ensures the offer stays in view as customers scroll.</li>
<li>Bloggers & Publishers: Drive consistent traffic to your newest articles or affiliate partners with a scrolling news ticker or a catchy headline in a fixed header bar.</li>
<li>Business & Corporate: Inform clients about holiday operating hours, service outages, or vital company news using a clear, professional alert banner.</li>
<li>Events & Webinars: Build hype for upcoming live streams or workshops by placing a clickable event notification right where every visitor looks first.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Why Choose This Notification Bar?</h4>
We built this plugin to be both powerful for developers and easy for beginners. You don’t need to touch a single line of code to get a professional-looking marketing bar up and running. From the live preview in the dashboard to the smart targeting rules that let you show specific messages on your homepage versus your blog, every feature saves you time.
<ul>
<li>Boost Sales: Highlight discount codes, flash sales, and special offers in a promo bar.</li>
<li>Increase Engagement: Use emojis and animated scrolling text (running line) to catch eyeballs.</li>
<li>Inform Users: Post important updates, maintenance alerts, or holiday hours in a clear top bar.</li>
<li>Responsive & Lightweight: Loads fast and looks great on all mobile devices.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Multiple Display Styles: Choose from Simple Text, Running Line (Marquee/Ticker), or Carousel (Rotating Slider) styles.</li>
<li>Flexible Positioning: Place your sticky bar at the Top or Bottom of the page; keep it fixed or let it scroll.</li>
<li>Full Customization: Control colors, fonts, and heights to match your brand identity perfectly.</li>
<li>Emoji Support: Add emojis directly to your message for a friendly, modern touch 🎉.</li>
<li>Advanced Call-to-Action (CTA): Add a button, make the whole bar clickable, or keep it as simple text.</li>
<li>Smart Display Logic: Target your notification bar to the Homepage, Blog, or specific Posts/Pages.</li>
<li>User-Friendly Controls: Includes a dismiss/close button so users can hide the bar (cookie support included).</li>
<li>Mobile Responsive: Looks great on all devices (iPhone, Android, Tablet).</li>
<li>Performance Optimized: Lightweight code ensuring fast page load times.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Display Styles</h4>
<ul>
<li>Simple: Clean and straightforward display</li>
<li>Running Line: Scrolling text animation for attention-grabbing messages</li>
<li>Carousel: Rotate between multiple messages automatically</li>
</ul>
<h4>Call-to-Action Options</h4>
<ul>
<li>No call-to-action for simple announcements</li>
<li>Add a button with custom text and link</li>
<li>Make the entire announcement notification bar clickable</li>
</ul>
<h4>Display Control</h4>
Choose exactly where your announcement notification bar appears: 
* Homepage 
* Blog page 
* Individual post types (Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types) 
* Automatic detection of public custom post types
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
This plugin includes an optional deactivation feedback form. If you choose to submit feedback when deactivating the plugin, the plugin collects and transmits the following data to the developer:
<ul>
<li>Plugin name and version</li>
<li>WordPress version</li>
<li>Site name and URL</li>
<li>The deactivation reason you select</li>
<li>Any optional text you enter in the feedback field</li>
<li>Your email address (only if you tick “You may contact me to help resolve the issue”)</li>
</ul>
Purpose: We use this data solely to improve the plugin. We never sell, share, or use it for any other purpose.
Retention: We permanently delete all submitted feedback within 7 days of receipt.
Opt-out: Submitting feedback is entirely optional. You can click “Skip & Deactivate” at any time to deactivate without sending any data. Site owners can also disable the feedback form entirely by adding the following to their theme’s functions.php or a custom plugin:
<pre><code>add_filter( 'anb_enable_feedback_collection', '__return_false' );
</code></pre>

Announcement Notification Bar – Notification Top Bar & Sticky Call to Action Banner

Boost sales & engagement with a customizable Announcement Bar, Scrolling Notification Bar, Floating Bar, or Sticky Header. Mobile-friendly & fast.

Announcement Bar vs Announcement Notification Bar – Notification Top Bar & Sticky Call to Action Banner