Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… vs Stella Announcement Bar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
2.7(3)
30 active installs
Free
Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Stella Announcement Bar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… leads in active installations (30 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while Stella Announcement Bar has 157.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… | Stella Announcement Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 157 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2026 | |
| Age | 13 years | 2 months | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
2.7/5Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
►Stella Announcement Bar5/5
Total Reviews
3Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
◄Stella Announcement Bar1
Active Installs
30Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
◄Stella Announcement Bar0
Total Downloads
13K+Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
◄Stella Announcement Bar157
Support Resolution
N/AAttention Grabber (Hello Bar…
Stella Announcement BarN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoAttention Grabber (Hello Bar…
►Stella Announcement Bar1 month ago
First Released
2013Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
Stella Announcement Bar2026
Age
13 yearsAttention Grabber (Hello Bar…
Stella Announcement Bar2 months
WP Requires
3.0.1+Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
Stella Announcement Bar6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
Stella Announcement Bar7.4+
Business Model
FreeAttention Grabber (Hello Bar…
Stella Announcement BarFree
Latest Version
1.4Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
Stella Announcement Bar1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Attention Grabber (Hello Bar…
2.7/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
33%
Stella Announcement Bar
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… or Stella Announcement Bar more popular?
Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… has 30 active installations while Stella Announcement Bar has 0. Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… or Stella Announcement Bar?
Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… has a 2.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Stella Announcement Bar has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… and Stella Announcement Bar free?
Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… is free and Stella Announcement Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… or Stella Announcement Bar?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Attention Grabber (Hello Bar… was last updated 12 years ago and Stella Announcement Bar was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.