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My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification Bar & Sticky Header (formerly myStickymenu)

By Premio

Design & Themes / Page Builders & Visual Editors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification Bar & Sticky Header (formerly myStickymenu) Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create a welcome notification bar for your website. My Sticky Bar also makes your menu or header sticky at the top when scrolled.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 1198+ reviews)

Active Installations

100,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

4.24 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

My Sticky Bar is a powerful plugin that allows you to create a beautiful floating notification bar for your website. You can easily set up your announcement text and button without any coding skills. This plugin also enables your menu or header to stick to the top of the page, improving user navigation.

The plugin is lightweight and designed to enhance user experience by making navigation easier. You can customize the appearance of your notification bar and sticky menu, including changing colors, fonts, and effects. It supports multi-language functionality and is compatible with various WordPress themes and builders.

With features like a countdown timer, contact form integration, and the ability to display different notifications based on user actions, My Sticky Bar is a versatile tool for engaging your visitors and boosting conversions.

Comparing to Alternatives

My Sticky Bar offers a robust floating notification and sticky header solution with several direct competitors in the WordPress ecosystem.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with 95.2% five-star reviews indicating strong user satisfaction
Smooth behavior with no layout breaking as noted by users
Excellent customer support praised for patience and responsiveness
Intuitive and easy to use interface suitable for non-developers
Flexible sticky bar and notification options with customization capabilities

Weaknesses

Free version is very limited, with many features locked behind the pro version
Some users report interface bugs and confusing settings behavior
Compatibility issues with certain themes like Blocksy reported
Security history includes multiple vulnerabilities, though fixed in recent updates

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 1196 ratings, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and excellent support. Negative reviews are a small minority but point out limitations in the free version and some technical issues.

Positive highlights

'Easy, works fine, simple. What else?' — davidargence
'Smooth behavior and no layout breaking.' — anavato
'Support is fantastic, very helpful and available.' — bigio89
'Unlimited patience with customers and excellent support.' — krtvrr
'Very quick responses and professional issue resolution.' — thanksdrive

Common complaints

Free version is very limited with most features requiring payment
Interface can be buggy or confusing, especially regarding button actions
Bar links unexpectedly to a specific page without option to change
Does not work properly with some themes like Blocksy

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been reported historically, though fixed in updates
Some users find the free features insufficient for practical use
Compatibility issues with certain WordPress themes
Interface design can be unintuitive or buggy for some users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a highly customizable sticky notification bar or header with strong support and are willing to invest in the pro version for full features.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a fully featured free plugin or users with themes that may have compatibility issues, or who require a plugin with a flawless security track record without historical vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic sticky bar functionality but is limited in features and customization options, serving mainly as a trial or minimal solution.

Pro version (39 - 119 USD / year)

Unlocks the majority of features including advanced customization, positioning options, and additional sticky bar behaviors not available in the free version.

Final Verdict

My Sticky Bar stands out with excellent user satisfaction, intuitive design, and responsive support, making it a strong choice for users needing a sticky notification or header bar. Its pro version unlocks powerful features that justify the investment for many users.

However, potential users should consider the limited free version, past security vulnerabilities (now fixed), and possible theme compatibility issues before committing. Alternatives exist but may not match the comprehensive feature set and support offered here.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification Bar & Sticky Header (formerly myStickymenu) plugin.

Floating Bar

Notification Bar

Sticky Bar

Sticky Header

Sticky Menu

Screenshots

FAQ

So this depends on what you want to make sticky and what theme do you use, but for example, if you want your menu to be sticky, then you can examine the code (in firefox right click and “View page source”) and find HTML element in which your menu is situated. This element has some class or id, and that’s the Sticky Class we need. If using class then don’t forget to add dot (.) in front of the class name or hash (#) in front of id. Twenty Thirteen default working class is “.navbar” without of quotes.

Contributors and developers

“My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification Bar & Sticky Header (formerly myStickymenu)” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.