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.

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

FYP News Ticker – Scrolling News Banner & Announcement Bar for WordPress

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

Announcement Bar vs FYP News Ticker – Scrolling News Banner & Announcement Bar for WordPress