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PJ News Ticker

By Primitiv Media

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

PJ News Ticker Review - In-Depth Analysis

PJ News Ticker displays your latest posts in a scrolling marquee format. It's easy to use and can be embedded anywhere with shortcodes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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

PJ News Ticker is a small plugin that shows your most recent posts in a marquee style. This allows you to keep your visitors updated with the latest news from your site.

You can easily embed the news ticker anywhere on your site using shortcodes. This flexibility makes it a great addition to any WordPress site looking to enhance its content presentation.

Comparing to Alternatives

PJ News Ticker is a straightforward news ticker plugin with a clean display, competing with several other plugins offering similar ticker functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and clean news ticker display
Responsive and logical design
Prompt developer support for feature requests
Highly rated by most users
No complex setup required

Weaknesses

Potential conflicts causing site unresponsiveness
Limited customization options like timing adjustment
Known medium-level security vulnerability fixed only in latest version
No pro version with advanced features available

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and only one 2-star review, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some report technical issues.

Positive highlights

"Works Well" - Ed Stone appreciates the clean news ticker format
"Works Great!" - karimun
"Excellent plugin" - mcamposs
"Pure gold 🙂" - rethinkable
"Very Responsive!" - Brian Brown, Ph.D. praises prompt feature addition

Common complaints

Plugin caused site to become unresponsive after some time, possibly due to conflicts with other plugins or themes

Weaknesses

Conflict issues with certain themes or plugins
Limited timing adjustment options
Security vulnerability fixed only in recent update

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, clean, and effective news ticker plugin without needing advanced customization or premium features.

Not ideal for

Users who require extensive customization, advanced features, or have complex site setups that might conflict with this plugin; also not ideal for those concerned about past security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a straightforward news ticker with essential features and responsive design.

Final Verdict

PJ News Ticker is a well-liked plugin for users wanting a simple and clean news ticker solution, praised for its ease of use and responsive design. It stands out for prompt developer support and positive user feedback, making it a solid choice for basic news ticker needs.

However, users should be cautious of potential conflicts with other plugins or themes that may cause site issues, and the plugin had a medium-level security vulnerability that was addressed in a recent update. Those needing advanced features or guaranteed compatibility might consider alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free PJ News Ticker plugin.

Jquery News Ticker

Marquee

News Headlines

News Ticker

Screenshots

FAQ

The easiest way is just to add a page and use the shortcode.

If you want to add this somewhere else on your site, like header, footer, sidebar, etc, then probably the easiest way is to go to Appearance, Widgets, and place a text widget somewhere in your layout, and use the shortcode in that. For this to work, you will need to use a plugin that will enable shortcodes in widgets. This is handy to have, not just for this plugin but for all your plugins. Do a google search, you will find plenty of resources explaining how to achieve this. Good luck!