Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#28274
Peak #27937
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
17.2K
Days tracked
5
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Latest News Ticker for WordPress currently ranks #28274 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #27937, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.35, shipped on Jun 22, 2015 (4,067 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Shane Jones |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.35 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2015-06-22 |
| Added to directory | 2012-03-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Latest news ticker lets you have a ticker on the bottom of your site showing the latest posts. Imagine breaking news for your blog...
Frequently asked questions
Is Latest News Ticker for WordPress a free plugin?
Yes — Latest News Ticker for WordPress is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Latest News Ticker for WordPress?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Latest News Ticker for WordPress?
As of August 10, 2026, Latest News Ticker for WordPress ranks #28274 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #27937.
When was Latest News Ticker for WordPress last updated?
Latest News Ticker for WordPress was last updated on June 22, 2015 (version 1.35). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Latest News Ticker for WordPress?
Latest News Ticker for WordPress is developed by Shane Jones. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2012.
