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News Ticker for Elementor

By Plugin Devs

Design & Themes / Page Builders & Visual Editors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

News Ticker for Elementor Review - In-Depth Analysis

News Ticker for Elementor allows you to add a news ticker using the Elementor Page builder. Display your blog posts or custom texts as news tickers without limitations.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 39+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

News Ticker for Elementor lets you add a news ticker with the Elementor Page builder. You can use any of your blog posts as news ticker. You can also add custom texts as news ticker. There is no limitation, so you can add unlimited numbers of news ticker with this plugin. This plugin is useful to display your latest posts, custom notifications with links as news tickers, or for many other purposes.

It adds a new element on the Elementor widget panel. You can show your latest posts and custom texts anywhere on your webpage with this plugin.

This plugin offers features such as using blog post titles for news ticker, limiting the number of posts to display, and selecting whether links open in a new tab. You can add unlimited custom texts as news ticker items with links, and customize the design of the news section and control buttons.

There is also a pro version of this plugin that includes additional features and advantages. Pro features include two types of effects, scroll speed options, and the ability to filter posts from categories or taxonomies.

Comparing to Alternatives

News Ticker for Elementor is a popular choice among news ticker plugins for Elementor, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with 84.6% five-star reviews
Easy to set up and use with minimal configuration
Stable performance over several years of use
Strong support from the developer
Suitable for notifying users of recent posts effectively

Weaknesses

Has a medium security risk with a known vulnerability lacking a fix
Limited information on advanced customization options
Some users may prefer more feature-rich alternatives
Potential concerns for security-conscious users due to missing authorization vulnerability

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a very positive reception with 92.3% of users rating it four stars or higher, reflecting satisfaction with its functionality and support.

Positive highlights

'Love it' – Ahmed Abbasi
'Working nicely with minimal setup' – mctvaz
'Thank you, very helpful plugin.' – piotr777
'Works great and very stable' – yahavdigital
'Strong, usable and impressive plugin a must have for news websites' – Armando

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known medium severity security vulnerability with no current fix
Potential risk for sites requiring high security standards

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a reliable and easy-to-use news ticker plugin for Elementor that integrates well and requires minimal setup.

Not ideal for

Sites with stringent security requirements or those unwilling to accept the risk of a known vulnerability without a fix.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential news ticker functionality suitable for most users needing basic ticker features.

Pro version

Offers additional premium features enhancing customization and functionality beyond the free version.

Final Verdict

News Ticker for Elementor is a highly rated and user-friendly plugin that effectively serves its purpose for displaying news tickers with minimal setup and stable performance. Its strong support and positive user feedback make it a solid choice for most Elementor users.

However, the presence of a medium severity security vulnerability without a current fix is a significant consideration. Users prioritizing security should weigh this risk against the plugin's benefits or consider alternatives with a cleaner security record.