Title: News Ticker – Floating Headlines & Sticky Alerts Author: A WP Life Published: 4, Febreru de 2017 Last modified: 20, Agostu de 2026 --- Guetar plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/floating-news-headline/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3495506) ![](https://ps.w.org/floating-news-headline/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3495506) # News Ticker – Floating Headlines & Sticky Alerts By [A WP Life](https://profiles.wordpress.org/awordpresslife/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/floating-news-headline.1.3.4.zip) [Live Preview](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/floating-news-headline/?preview=1) * [Details](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/floating-news-headline/#description) * [Reviews](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/floating-news-headline/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/floating-news-headline/#installation) * [Development](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/floating-news-headline/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/floating-news-headline/) ## Description Need a fast **News Ticker** for your WordPress site? You found it. This plugin adds a clean **sticky bar** to your pages. It shows **breaking news**, custom **alerts**, or your latest posts easily. It is built to grab attention instantly without slowing down your website. ### Add a News Header in Minutes Adding a **news header** is very easy. You get a modern admin dashboard built with React. It lets you build a scrolling bar without writing any code. We made the setup process simple for everyone. * **Live Preview:** See your design changes right away as you type. * **Fast Code:** Runs on pure JavaScript. It completely removes bulky jQuery dependencies. * **Smart Cache:** Uses WordPress Transients to keep your site fast. It saves database queries automatically. * **Easy Migration:** Upgrading from old versions? Your settings move over automatically. * **Mobile Ready:** The ticker adapts to phones, tablets, and desktop screens flawlessly. **Pro Version Details – [Floating News Headline Pro](https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/floating-news-headline-pro/)** **Pro version Live Demo [Floating News Headline Pro Demo](https://awplife.com/demo/floating-news-headline-pro/)** ### Free vs Pro Features Here is a quick breakdown of what you get in the free version versus what is unlocked in the Pro version. **Free Version Features:** * **Live Dashboard Preview:** See your design changes right away as you type. * **3 Premium Themes:** Corporate Classic, Dark Night, and Floating Pill. * **Content Sources:** Pull headlines from your latest posts, manually select specific posts, or create custom alerts. * **Custom Labels:** Change the prefix text easily (e.g., “Trending Now” or “Breaking News”). * **Animation Controls:** Adjust scroll speed and control the gaps between your headlines. * **Infinite Looping:** Text scrolls forever without awkward blank spaces. * **Pause Button:** Users can pause the ticker to read comfortably. * **Display Placement:** Automatically stick to the top of your site or use a shortcode anywhere. * **Scroll Behavior:** Make the ticker stay fixed, or hide it cleanly when users scroll down. * **Visibility Rules:** Show it everywhere, or restrict it to just the homepage. * **Smart Caching:** Uses WordPress Transients to keep your site fast and save database queries. * ** Vanilla JavaScript:** High-performance code with zero jQuery dependencies. * **Responsive Layouts:** Looks great and works flawlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. **Pro Version Exclusive Features:** * **17 Additional Premium Themes:** Unlock advanced designs including Glassmorphism, Brutalist, Cyberpunk, Neumorphic, Retro, Terminal, Organic, and more! * **RSS Feeds & WooCommerce Integration:** Pull scrolling news directly from external RSS feeds, or display WooCommerce products with “On Sale” filters and price tags. * **Advanced Filtering & Ordering:** Filter your post headlines by specific Categories, Tags, and Authors. Sort them by Date, Title, or Custom Order. * **Multi-Alert Support:** Add multiple custom alerts in a single ticker instead of just one. * **Custom Reviews Showcase:** Manually create and display beautiful customer reviews with author names, photos, and 5-star ratings. * **Advanced Display Controls:** Enable RTL (Right-to-Left) direction, add a “Close” button for users to dismiss the ticker, and inject Custom CSS. * **Scheduling:** Set exact Start and End dates to run promotional tickers automatically during sales or events.*** Advanced Visibility Rules:** Target specific pages, post types, or categories with multiple visibility conditions. * **Higher Limits:** Display up to 50 headlines at once (compared to 20 in the free version). * **Metadata Controls:** Hide author names and categories for a cleaner look. * **Analytics & Statistics:** Track impressions and performance directly from a dedicated dashboard. * **Backup & Migration:** Drag- and-drop JSON import/export dashboard to move your settings easily. * **Priority Support:** Get direct assistance through our integrated Help Hub. ### Style Your Floating Headlines Your **Floating Headlines** should look great and match your brand. That is why we include three ready-to-use themes. You can pick a style with just one click. * **Corporate Classic:** Clean and sharp indigo design. Includes post thumbnails and a document icon. Great for business sites. * **Dark Night:** High contrast dark slate design. Features sleek dividers and green pulses. Perfect for tech blogs. * **Floating Pill:** Rounded edges with a modern glass blur effect. Best for creative sites and startups. * **Custom Labels:** Change the prefix text easily. Use phrases like “Trending Now” or “Breaking News”. ### Smart Features for Breaking News Take full control of your **breaking news** content and animations. You can decide exactly what your visitors see. * **Pick your source:** Show your most recent posts automatically. You can also pick specific posts by hand. * **Custom text:** Type your own messages. Link them to any page or external site. * **Change the speed:** Use an intuitive slider. You can make text move fast or very slow. * **Control the gaps:** Add more space between your headlines easily. Make it dense or spread out. * **Infinite loop:** Text scrolls forever. It duplicates items automatically to prevent awkward blank spaces. * **Pause button:** Users can stop the scrolling text at any time to read comfortably. ### Place Your Sticky Alerts Anywhere You decide exactly where your **Sticky Alerts** appear. We give you full flexibility over the layout. * **Top of the page:** The bar sticks to the top automatically using standard WordPress hooks. * **Scroll settings:** Make it stay fixed, or hide it cleanly when users scroll down. * **Page rules:** Show it everywhere, or restrict it to just the homepage. * **Shortcodes:** Put a **news header** exactly where you want it. Paste it inside posts, pages, or widgets. * **High Security:** Only admins can change settings. We sanitize all inputs to keep your site safe. ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Go to **Plugins Add New** in your WordPress admin. 2. Search for **“Floating News Headline”**. 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. 4. Navigate to **News Headlines** in your admin sidebar to configure your ticker. #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin ZIP from WordPress.org. 2. Go to **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin**. 3. Upload the ZIP file and click **Install Now**. 4. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu. #### From Source (Developers) 1. Clone the repository into `/wp-content/plugins/floating-news-headline`. 2. Run `npm install` to install dependencies. 3. Run `npm run build` to compile the React admin and frontend assets. 4. Activate the plugin in WordPress. #### After Activation * The ticker will automatically appear at the **top of your site** if “Sticky Top” placement is selected (default). * To place it manually, use the shortcode `[fnh_ticker]` or `[floating_news_headline_ticker]` in any post, page, or widget. ## FAQ ### How do I enable or disable the News Ticker? Go to the admin menu. Use the toggle switch in the dashboard. This turns the **News Ticker** on or off globally. ### Can I use it as a shortcode? Yes! You can put a **news header** anywhere using `[fnh_ticker]`. Just set the placement to “Shortcode” in the settings. ### Does it support custom post types? The free version shows standard posts. The Pro version can show products, reviews, and other **Floating Headlines**. ### Can I show the sticky bar only on the homepage? Yes. Go to the Visibility tab. Set it to show on “Homepage Only”. The **sticky bar** will hide on other pages. ### How do I change the speed of my breaking news? Go to the Animation tab. Use the slider. You can make your **breaking news** scroll fast or slow. ### How do I change the label text? Go to the Content tab. You can change the label to say “Breaking News”, “Latest Updates”, or anything else. ### Will it slow down my website? No. It uses pure JavaScript and GPU animations. It is very light and fast. ### Does it conflict with my theme? Very unlikely. It uses unique class names. Your theme CSS will not break it. ### Can I display custom alerts instead of posts? Yes. You can select “Custom Alert” in the settings. Then, type your text to show special **Sticky Alerts** with a link. ### How does caching work? The plugin caches data for 10 minutes. This saves database queries and keeps your** alerts** loading fast. ### Is the plugin translatable? Yes. You can translate all user-facing text easily. ### What hooks and filters are available? Developers can use the `floating_news_headline_items` filter. This lets you change the items before they show on the screen. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/eb9ddaa6a0a132ff6506742cfd806ea738f35e1a34011bac8160e4eaaa926362? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Amazing plugin to waste your time](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/amazing-plugin-to-waste-your-time/)󠁿 [ntjedge](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ntjedge/) 20, Setiembre de 2021 This is a fantastic plugin that floats headlines wherever it wants randomly. Perfect to waste your time. [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/floating-news-headline/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “News Ticker – Floating Headlines & Sticky Alerts” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ A WP Life ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/awordpresslife/) * [ Pathhan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/razipathhan/) * [ mohammadhanif ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hanif0991/) * [ Alexander ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muhammadshahid/) * [ fkfaisalkhan007 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fkfaisalkhan007/) * [ Sharik Khan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sharikkhan007/) * [ zish ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zishlife/) * [ FARAZFRANK ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/farazfrank/) “News Ticker – Floating Headlines & Sticky Alerts” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/floating-news-headline/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “News Ticker – Floating Headlines & Sticky Alerts” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/floating-news-headline) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/floating-news-headline/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/floating-news-headline/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/floating-news-headline/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/floating-news-headline/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.3.4 — 2026-06-06 * **New Feature:** Added a floating “Pro Live Demo” button in the plugin dashboard pointing to the Pro live demo page. * **Fix:** Removed underlines from the “Get Pro Now” and “Contact Support” buttons in the admin dashboard for a cleaner, modern design. * **Fix:** Synchronized the maximum Headline Gap (“item_spacing”) sanitization limit to 300px to perfectly match the settings UI range. #### 1.3.3 — 2026-04-10 * **Fix:** Resolved URL truncation issue in Custom Alert when typing rapidly (added debounce to preview). * **Fix:** Ensure dashboard preview updates instantly when selecting posts in Manual Selection mode without needing to save first. * **Compliance Update:** Removed artificial 5-post limit on Manual Post Picker to follow WordPress.org Guideline 5. * **Feature Enhancement:** Manual Selection now supports unlimited posts in the free version. * **Maintenance:** Updated admin UI and documentation to match current capabilities. #### 1.3.2 — 2026-04-01 * **New:** Dedicated “Shortcode” documentation tab in the admin dashboard for easier manual placement reference. * **Fix:** Synchronized Dashboard Preview height and theme icons (Corporate Classic document icon) with the live site. * **Fix:** Synchronized scroll speed logic between the admin preview and the frontend for a matching experience. * **Enhancement:** Decoupled shortcode visibility from site-wide targeting rules— shortcodes now work on any page regardless of “Display On” settings. #### 1.3.1 — 2026-03-31 * **New:** “Scroll Behavior” setting in Visibility tab — Choose how the headline bar behaves on page scroll. * **New:** “Fixed” mode — Visible at top, hides after scroll (Default). * **New:** “Sticky on Scroll” mode — Always visible at the top, stays sticky while you scroll down. * **Enhancement:** Flattened design for all ticker themes (Corporate, Dark) and Admin UI for a modern sharp look. * **Enhancement:** Emerald Floating Pill theme updated with a flat bar but kept rounded label for a unique look. * **Fix:** Resolved double caret icons in admin dropdowns (Display Target Pages). * **Fix:** Solid background for Corporate Classic template to prevent transparency when sticky. * **Optimization:** Added rAF-throttled scroll listener for performance. #### 1.3.0 — 2026-03-31 * **Complete Architectural Rebuild** — Entire plugin rewritten from scratch with modern PHP (namespaced, PSR-4 autoloaded) and a React-based admin dashboard. * **New:** High-fidelity React admin dashboard with instant live preview * **New:** 3 premium themes — Corporate Classic, Dark Night, Floating Pill * **New:** GPU-accelerated CSS marquee animation using `transform: translateX()` * **New:** BEM CSS architecture for zero theme conflicts * **New:** WordPress Transient caching with versioned cache keys for performance * **New:** REST API powered settings with full sanitization and nonce verification * **New:** Manual Post Picker with search UI * **New:** Custom Alert source with link support * **New:** Page targeting (all pages or homepage only) * **New:** Configurable speed (5s–100s) and item spacing (0px–200px) * **New:** Play/Pause toggle button with accessible ARIA labels * **New:** Seamless infinite loop with short content protection * **New:** Settings migration from legacy `fnh_settings` option key * **New:** Developer filter `floating_news_headline_items` * **New:** Get Pro sub-menu page with upgrade information * **Security:** All inputs sanitized, all outputs escaped, capability checks on all REST routes * **Performance:** Under 40KB frontend footprint, no jQuery dependency, no CDN resources #### 1.2.0 * Fix: Synchronized REST API namespaces for better stability. * Optimization: Removed redundant character decoding in data adapter. * Compliance: Updated readme and license headers for WP.org. #### 1.1.0 * Initial beta architecture with basic ticker functionality. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.3.4** * Last updated **2 meses ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1.3** * PHP version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/floating-news-headline/) y [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/floating-news-headline/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/floating-news-headline) * Tags * [alerts](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/alerts/)[Breaking News](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/breaking-news/) [news ticker](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/news-ticker/)[sticky bar](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/sticky-bar/) * [Advanced View](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/floating-news-headline/advanced/) ## Ratings 1 out of 5 stars. * [ 0 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/floating-news-headline/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/floating-news-headline/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/floating-news-headline/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/floating-news-headline/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 1 1-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/floating-news-headline/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/floating-news-headline/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/floating-news-headline/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ A WP Life ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/awordpresslife/) * [ Pathhan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/razipathhan/) * [ mohammadhanif ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hanif0991/) * [ Alexander ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muhammadshahid/) * [ fkfaisalkhan007 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fkfaisalkhan007/) * [ Sharik Khan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sharikkhan007/) * [ zish ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zishlife/) * [ FARAZFRANK ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/farazfrank/) ## Support Got something to say? 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