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Simple Posts Ticker – Easy, Lightweight & Flexible

By Sayan Datta

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Simple Posts Ticker – Easy, Lightweight & Flexible Review - In-Depth Analysis

The Simple Posts Ticker plugin displays your latest posts in a scrolling marquee style. It is lightweight and easy to configure.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 22+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Simple Posts Ticker plugin brings a lightweight, flexible and easy way to configure a news ticker for your WordPress website. This plugin adds scrolling horizontal posts tickers to your site. It can be used as a shortcode or PHP code. You can customize every setting of this plugin in the admin dashboard.

This plugin offers several advantages including lightweight jQuery, CSS ticker animation, and easy configuration. It supports multiple posts and custom post types, allowing you to select posts by date, modified date, or randomly. You can also select posts by their category and customize all settings.

The plugin is fully compatible with WordPress Version 4.6 and beyond and works with any WordPress theme. Community support is available via the support forums at WordPress.org.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Posts Ticker stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking a lightweight and flexible posts ticker plugin.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and easy to use
Flexible with essential features
Highly rated by most users
Simple setup and configuration
Reliable performance for displaying posts ticker

Weaknesses

No direct alternatives to compare features
Limited advanced customization options
Lacks a pro version with additional features
Some users report shortcode residue after deletion

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few negative reviews, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and functionality, though a small minority have experienced issues.

Positive highlights

'Very nice, easy and simple to use.' — taradevv
'It works great! Easy and everything works as expected!' — skid2964
'Great work exactly what I need.' — cranso
'Easy and Helpful. This plugin is easy to use and full of all functions all I need.' — vincent0688
'Simple and the job wonderfully.' — KJA4U

Common complaints

Plugin leaves shortcode visible on pages after deletion with no clear way to remove it.

Weaknesses

Known low severity stored XSS vulnerability fixed in latest version
No pro version to offer enhanced features
Some users report lack of support or documentation for certain issues

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, lightweight posts ticker plugin that is easy to set up and use without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Users who require extensive customization, advanced features, or guaranteed clean uninstallation without residual shortcodes may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core features needed to display a posts ticker simply and effectively.

Final Verdict

Simple Posts Ticker is a well-liked plugin praised for its ease of use, lightweight design, and effective functionality. It serves users well who want a basic posts ticker without unnecessary complexity or cost.

However, the plugin has a minor security history and some users have experienced issues with shortcode residue after deletion. It lacks a pro version and direct alternatives, so users should weigh these factors against their needs before choosing it.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Posts Ticker – Easy, Lightweight & Flexible plugin.

JQuery Posts Ticker

News Ticker

Posts Ticker

Screenshots

FAQ

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.