Advanced Floating Content Lite
by Code Tides · Uncategorized
Also makes 3 other plugins · 7.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Create high-impact floating content that stays visible without annoying visitors. Perfect for announcements, CTAs, and promotions.
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Health
A 85/100
no flags
Active installs
7K+
≈7.6K estimated
Momentum
+5%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “sticky header”, “sticky bar” and “announcement bar” for “floating”, “floating buttons” and “impact”. “sticky header” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “floating” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “sticky bar” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “floating buttons” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “announcement bar” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #18. “impact” sits at #14 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
85 health vs 58 average across 25,739 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →4.4%
of downloads still active
At least 7K of 157.8K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,772 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 2 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 110 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.1★ over 30 reviews, smoothed to 4.10★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
22%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| floating content your tag | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| floating | #4 | #5 | up 1 |
| floating action bar | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| floating bar | #6 | #8 | down 1 |
| tides | #6 | #3 | 0 |
| sticky footer your tag | #12 | #18 | 0 |
| floating header | #5 | #9 | 0 |
| impact | #14 | #18 | down 1 |
| announcement bar your tag | #18 | #12 | down 1 |
| floating buttons | #13 | #16 | up 2 |
| sticky bar your tag | #24 | #18 | 0 |
| sticky announcement bar | #9 | #8 | down 1 |
| promotions | #24 | #21 | down 1 |
| announcements | #24 | #21 | down 3 |
| cta | #19 | #16 | down 1 |
| demo content | #20 | #13 | down 1 |
| floating button | #22 | #22 | down 1 |
| ip 2 content | #13 | #20 | 0 |
| targeting | #23 | #22 | 0 |
| promotion | #24 | #21 | down 2 |
| sticky header your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
82 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 59 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “sticky header”, “sticky bar” and “announcement bar” for “floating”, “floating buttons” and “impact”. “sticky header” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “floating” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “sticky bar” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “floating buttons” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “announcement bar” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #18. “impact” sits at #14 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “sticky footer”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 9.8K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
4mo ago
latest release · v1.2.9 · 14 Jul 2026
11
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “7K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 61% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Feb 2016
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ samthedev2.5y ago
This plugin adds a gigantic banner on top of the admin dashboard that can’t be removed. Keep your ads on your settings page. Uninstalled!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ IsF4.9y ago
It works fine for many years.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rmone5.5y ago
I tried using a shortcode, but it did not work! It only showed the text of the shortcode in the frontend. That sucks! Anyway the LITE Version maybe usefull for other purposes.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Vishal Sharma6.3y ago
I fulfilled my requirements thank you so much great plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rethinkable6.4y ago
Can’t add ultimate shortcode. Text editor looks the same as in the post and page editor, but it is not the same.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cjmcleod6.4y ago
I had some erros showing up and I got excellent support. Thank you , i recommend this plugin. It does it job and gives you great versatility in your wordpress site
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dglite7.2y ago
Excellent, awesome yes, it is INCREDIBLE!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fab4gal8.5y ago
Does exactly what it says it will do, adds a floating footer to your website with your content. I had a problem with my shortcode not rendering within the footer, and support got right on it and got it fixed for me. Definitely recommend! 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.2.9 Improvement — Added opt-in usage tracking for better support and feature prioritization Security — Added nonce verification to admin notice dismissal handlers Security — Fixed capability check in post save handler 1.2.9
- — Version 1.2.8 Admin UI – Complete CSS redesign for cleaner layout Notice system – Improved dismiss behavior UX improvements – Better spacing and structure 1.2.8
- — Version 1.2.7 Feature – Device-based display control (desktop/mobile) 1.2.7
- — Version 1.2.6 Security – Fixed XSS vulnerabilities SEO – Improved accessibility attributes UI – Minor text fixes 1.2.6
- — Version 1.2.5 Compatibility – PHP 8 support 1.2.5
- — Version 1.2.4 Fix – Close action redirect issue 1.2.4
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.2.9). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Advanced Floating Content Lite <= 1.2.5 - Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-04-22 CVE-2024-32723 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.2.5 Patched in 1.2.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Advanced Floating Content <= 1.2.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2022-10-24 CVE-2022-43458 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.2.1 Patched in 1.2.2
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Create high-impact floating content that stays visible without annoying visitors. Perfect for announcements..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use cases", "for agencies", "perfect for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce.
- ✓ Headings and lists 9 headings and 7 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,329 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "sticky bar", "Sticky Footer" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-06-12 8K+ → 7K+ down after 291 days in tier
- 2025-08-25 9K+ → 8K+ down after 252 days in tier
- 2024-12-16 10K+ → 9K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-12-15 9K+ → 10K+ up after 5 days in tier
- 2024-12-10 10K+ → 9K+ down after 1924 days in tier
- 2019-09-04 700+ → 10K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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My Sticky Bar – Floating Notification Bar & Sticky Header (formerly myStickymenu) 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
YooBar – Notification Bar & Announcement Bar 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Announcement Notification Bar – Notification Top Bar & Sticky Call to Action Banner 60+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Stella Announcement Bar 30+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B -
Tu WebMaster TopBar Slider 20+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
TopBar Buddy 20+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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