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Vertical News Scroller

By Nks

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Vertical News Scroller Review - In-Depth Analysis

Vertical News Scroller displays vertical scrolling news on your WordPress site. Admin can manage any number of news items easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 17+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

9.2 / 10 (Critical Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Vertical News Scroller is a plugin designed to showcase vertical scrolling news on your WordPress site. The admin has the capability to manage an unlimited number of news items. This includes adding, editing, and deleting news as needed.

The plugin offers a simple and user-friendly interface for displaying news. Admins can choose to display the news title only or include additional text. There is also an option to add custom links to each news item. The Pro version includes features like category-wise news support and the ability to display thumbnails and customize news order.

With the Pro version, users can enjoy features such as modern and classic news styles, responsive layouts, and enhanced customization options. The plugin is easy to install and does not require knowledge of PHP or HTML. Premium support is available for users who need assistance.

Comparing to Alternatives

Vertical News Scroller is a unique plugin in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a distinct choice for users seeking vertical news ticker functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use for adding news tickers
Offers both classic and modern versions for different browser compatibilities
Responsive and customizable with CSS adjustments
Provides a Pro version with additional features
Good support responsiveness for user queries

Weaknesses

Modern version has bugs affecting CSS and display
Pro version lacks clear documentation, especially for shortcodes
Some users experience issues adding news in the Pro version
Classic version relies on outdated marquee element

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and a few lower ratings, user feedback is generally positive but highlights some issues with the Pro version and modern features.

Positive highlights

'Very useful and easy to use' - nir_r
'Exciting tool / excellent support!' - tomotello
'Fantastic plugin, very good and helpful' - nkarafo

Common complaints

Pro version does not work properly for adding news and lacks shortcode documentation

Weaknesses

Modern version has bugs affecting styling and functionality
Pro version usability issues due to poor documentation

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use vertical news ticker plugin with responsive support and willing to use the classic version or customize CSS.

Not ideal for

Users needing a fully stable modern version or comprehensive Pro features with clear documentation, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic vertical news ticker functionality with classic and modern display options.

Pro version

The Pro version offers additional features, though users report difficulties with adding news and lack of shortcode documentation.

Final Verdict

Vertical News Scroller stands out as a unique plugin with a strong user base appreciating its simplicity and support. However, the modern version's bugs and Pro version's usability issues limit its appeal for advanced users.

Despite a past critical security vulnerability that has been fixed, potential users should weigh the plugin's strengths against its weaknesses and lack of close alternatives when deciding if it fits their needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Vertical News Scroller plugin.

Vertical News

Scrolling News WordPress

WordPress Dynamic News

Screenshots

FAQ

Three ways: search “News Scroller” in the block editor’s block inserter, drag the “Vertical news scroll” widget into any widget area under Appearance Widgets, or paste the shortcode shown on the Manage Scrolling News admin page. All three work the same way under the hood, so pick whichever fits how you build your site.