Scheduled Announcements Widget vs Notices API (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Scheduled Announcements Widget
3.8(5)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Notices API has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Scheduled Announcements Widget leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Scheduled Announcements Widget has accumulated 16K+ total downloads while Notices API has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Scheduled Announcements Widget | Notices API | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 16K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Age | 14 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.2.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.8/5Scheduled Announcements Widget
►Notices API5/5
Total Reviews
5Scheduled Announcements Widget
◄Notices API1
Active Installs
100Scheduled Announcements Widget
◄Notices API10
Total Downloads
16K+Scheduled Announcements Widget
◄Notices API2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AScheduled Announcements Widget
Notices APIN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoScheduled Announcements Widget
◄Notices API11 years ago
First Released
2012Scheduled Announcements Widget
Notices API2014
Age
14 yearsScheduled Announcements Widget
Notices API12 years
WP Requires
3.2.1+Scheduled Announcements Widget
Notices API3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Scheduled Announcements Widget
Notices APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeScheduled Announcements Widget
Notices APIFree
Latest Version
1.0Scheduled Announcements Widget
Notices API1.0
Rating Breakdown
Scheduled Announcements Widget
3.8/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
20%
Notices API
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scheduled Announcements Widget or Notices API more popular?
Scheduled Announcements Widget has 100 active installations while Notices API has 10. Scheduled Announcements Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Scheduled Announcements Widget or Notices API?
Scheduled Announcements Widget has a 3.8/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Notices API has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Scheduled Announcements Widget and Notices API free?
Scheduled Announcements Widget is free and Notices API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Scheduled Announcements Widget or Notices API?
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?
Scheduled Announcements Widget was last updated 3 years ago and Notices API was last updated 11 years ago.
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