Yes, News ticker is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use News ticker?

News ticker has 50 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best News ticker alternatives?

Popular alternatives to News ticker include Wp Blog News, Latest News, MJ news plugin. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does News ticker work with the latest WordPress?

News ticker has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. It requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+.

News ticker — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: News ticker
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: Tajul2010

As of April 2026, News ticker is a WordPress Latest-news plugin with 50 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 13K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Wp Blog News.