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Marquee Running Text vs Post title marquee scroll (2026)

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

Marquee Running Text

Marquee Running Text

4.6(5)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Post title marquee scroll

Post title marquee scroll

4(5)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Marquee Running Text has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Marquee Running Text has accumulated 38K+ total downloads while Post title marquee scroll has 86K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Marquee Running Text
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Post title marquee scroll4/5
Total Reviews
5Marquee Running Text
Post title marquee scroll5
Active Installs
5.0K+Marquee Running Text
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Post title marquee scroll2.0K+
Total Downloads
38K+Marquee Running Text
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Post title marquee scroll86K+
Support Resolution
0%Marquee Running Text
Post title marquee scrollN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoMarquee Running Text
◄
Post title marquee scroll3 years ago
First Released
2023Marquee Running Text
Post title marquee scroll2011
Age
3 yearsMarquee Running Text
Post title marquee scroll15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Marquee Running Text
Post title marquee scroll3.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Marquee Running Text
Post title marquee scrollfalse+
Business Model
FreeMarquee Running Text
Post title marquee scrollFree
Latest Version
1.1.7Marquee Running Text
Post title marquee scroll9.9

Rating Breakdown

Marquee Running Text

4.6/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%

Post title marquee scroll

4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

Recent Reviews

Marquee Running Text Reviews

by n4vq

Free is usable but Pro didn’t work on Astra Pro theme

I used the Free version and it allows you to add up to 5 “marquees” or text sections. It automatically puts the marquee at the very top of your pages (use Astra Pro theme). No way to add “marquees” mo

by datto510

does what it says

this plugin does exactly what it says it will.very handy if your after some scrolling text.

by Patrick

Option to remove / replace the dot before the running text

Hello Developers, is there an option to remove (hide) or replace the dot before the running text? Thanks.

Post title marquee scroll Reviews

by abelhoyos

Excellent!!

Excellent!! Thanks 😀 😀 😀 5 Stars!!

by apollosk

Works great!

Does exactly what it says! Easy to install and configure. Up and running in no time! Keep up the good work!

by HackYaaaaa

In defense of this author

omg, I never thought I would sign-in just to defend an author. 1. This plugin does work. 2. Yes, there is no drag & drop widget. However, drag & drop widget is not needed. 3. All you have to do is a)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marquee Running Text or Post title marquee scroll more popular?
Marquee Running Text has 5.0K+ active installations while Post title marquee scroll has 2.0K+. Marquee Running Text is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Marquee Running Text or Post title marquee scroll?
Marquee Running Text has a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Post title marquee scroll has a 4/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Marquee Running Text and Post title marquee scroll free?
Marquee Running Text is free and Post title marquee scroll is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Marquee Running Text or Post title marquee scroll?
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?
Marquee Running Text was last updated 3 months ago and Post title marquee scroll was last updated 3 years ago.

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