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WPFront Notification Bar vs Call-To-Action Bar (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WPFront Notification Bar

WPFront Notification Bar

4.5(131)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WPFront Notification Bar
VS
Call-To-Action Bar

Call-To-Action Bar

2.3(3)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Call-To-Action Bar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPFront Notification Bar has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 131 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPFront Notification Bar has accumulated 1.0M+ total downloads while Call-To-Action Bar has 5.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5WPFront Notification Bar
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Call-To-Action Bar2.3/5
Total Reviews
131WPFront Notification Bar
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Call-To-Action Bar3
Active Installs
50K+WPFront Notification Bar
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Call-To-Action Bar50
Total Downloads
1.0M+WPFront Notification Bar
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Call-To-Action Bar5.9K+
Support Resolution
0%WPFront Notification Bar
Call-To-Action BarN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWPFront Notification Bar
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Call-To-Action Bar10 years ago
First Released
2013WPFront Notification Bar
Call-To-Action Bar2015
Age
13 yearsWPFront Notification Bar
Call-To-Action Bar11 years
WP Requires
5.0+WPFront Notification Bar
Call-To-Action Bar4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WPFront Notification Bar
Call-To-Action Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeWPFront Notification Bar
Call-To-Action BarFree
Latest Version
3.5.1WPFront Notification Bar
Call-To-Action Bar1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

WPFront Notification Bar

4.5/5(131 reviews)
5
82%
4
2%
3
2%
2
4%
1
9%

Call-To-Action Bar

2.3/5(3 reviews)
5
0%
4
33%
3
0%
2
33%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

WPFront Notification Bar Reviews

by affaangadi

Security Concern — Suspicious files found inside plugin folder

Shortly after installing this plugin, my WordPress site was compromised. During the cleanup process, suspicious hidden files were discovered inside this plugin’s images/ folder, including hidden backd

by andjules70

Old and cumbersome UI

I’m sure this was a great plugin years ago, and it works, but the UI is cumbersome and feels like it’s from 2008

by alemanni

Works well!

Exactly provides what we have been looking for. The free version provides enough features to accomplish most needs. For us, a clear 5 star for a free version plugin. Well done!

Call-To-Action Bar Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPFront Notification Bar or Call-To-Action Bar more popular?
WPFront Notification Bar has 50K+ active installations while Call-To-Action Bar has 50. WPFront Notification Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPFront Notification Bar or Call-To-Action Bar?
WPFront Notification Bar has a 4.5/5 rating from 131 reviews, while Call-To-Action Bar has a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WPFront Notification Bar and Call-To-Action Bar free?
WPFront Notification Bar is free and Call-To-Action Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPFront Notification Bar or Call-To-Action 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?
WPFront Notification Bar was last updated 4 months ago and Call-To-Action Bar was last updated 10 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.