FikraTicker vs PBP Newsticker (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, FikraTicker has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. FikraTicker has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while PBP Newsticker has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | FikraTicker | PBP Newsticker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2 | 1.3.2 |
Rating
4.6/5FikraTicker
◄PBP Newsticker3.3/5
Total Reviews
5FikraTicker
◄PBP Newsticker3
Active Installs
100FikraTicker
◄PBP Newsticker10
Total Downloads
15K+FikraTicker
◄PBP Newsticker2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AFikraTicker
PBP NewstickerN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoFikraTicker
►PBP Newsticker10 years ago
First Released
2013FikraTicker
PBP Newsticker2014
Age
13 yearsFikraTicker
PBP Newsticker12 years
WP Requires
3.0+FikraTicker
PBP Newsticker3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+FikraTicker
PBP Newstickerfalse+
Business Model
FreeFikraTicker
PBP NewstickerFree
Latest Version
0.2FikraTicker
PBP Newsticker1.3.2
Rating Breakdown
FikraTicker
4.6/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%
PBP Newsticker
3.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FikraTicker or PBP Newsticker more popular?
FikraTicker has 100 active installations while PBP Newsticker has 10. FikraTicker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — FikraTicker or PBP Newsticker?
FikraTicker has a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews, while PBP Newsticker has a 3.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are FikraTicker and PBP Newsticker free?
FikraTicker is free and PBP Newsticker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — FikraTicker or PBP Newsticker?
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?
FikraTicker was last updated 12 years ago and PBP Newsticker was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.