My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification… vs WPFront Notification Bar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification…
100K+ active installs
Free
WPFront Notification Bar
50K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,191 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 50K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification… has accumulated 3.9M+ total downloads while WPFront Notification Bar has 1.0M+. My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification… | WPFront Notification Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,191 | ◄ | 131 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 50K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.9M+ | ◄ | 1.0M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.8.7 | 3.5.1 |
Rating Breakdown
My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification…
WPFront Notification Bar
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification… averaged approximately 2,213 daily downloads while WPFront Notification Bar averaged 178.
Recent Reviews
My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification… Reviews
VERY Irritating !!!
Very irritating plugin !!!! 1. The free version is very limited. For example you cannot choose the position of the bar at bottom of the pages !2. The interface is bugged/hill conceived : “action on bu
Great Sticky Bar and Team
We were having trouble getting scheduling to work for the bar, but Patrick from support was extremely patient and knowledgeable, working with us to figure out the problem and fix it efficiently. We lo
Works well
Works perfectly for what we need.
WPFront Notification Bar Reviews
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
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
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!
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