Simple Banner – Easily add multiple Banners/Bars/Notifications/Announcements to the top or bottom of your website
by rpetersen29 · Uncategorized
Display a simple banner/bar at the top or bottom of your website. Now with multi-banner support.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
50K+
≈59K estimated
Momentum
-42%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “bar”, “notice” and “notification” for “banners”, “bottom” and “bottom to top”. “bar” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “banners” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “notice” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “bottom” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “notification” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “bottom to top” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 58 average across 25,755 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.3%
of downloads still active
At least 50K of 2.2M 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 8 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 17 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 45 reviews, smoothed to 4.43★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
50
Momentum
Holding steady
+1.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
38%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+1.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| add multiple | #1 | #1 | up 4 |
| announcement your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| top banner | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| bars | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| announcement banner | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| announcements | #3 | #2 | down 1 |
| banner your tag | #3 | #4 | up 2 |
| banners | #4 | #4 | up 1 |
| bottom | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| simple scroll to top | #3 | #2 | up 2 |
| site banner | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| notification banner | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| simple bar | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| announcement bar | #4 | #3 | up 2 |
| custom banner | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| easy banner | #3 | #4 | — |
| bottom to top | #5 | #3 | 0 |
| top to bottom | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| post banner | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| bottom bar | #7 | #5 | up 4 |
| bar your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| notice your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| notification your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
90 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 51 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “bar”, “notice” and “notification” for “banners”, “bottom” and “bottom to top”. “bar” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “banners” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “notice” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “bottom” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “notification” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “bottom to top” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 102.1K · 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
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
8
releases in the last 12 months
17d ago
latest release · v3.3.3 · 15 Oct 2026
100
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 55% 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 “50K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4.5 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 8 Nov 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Francisco Pires8mo ago
The plugin is very good and practical. I needed to update WordPress to the latest version for it to work. My only observation is that there’s no option to edit the banner for mobile display, as it becomes too large. And if you reduce the font size, it also gets smaller for desktop display. Another observation: one of the GitHub links is showing an error. Otherwise, thank you for the free option!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ anneminford10mo ago
I’m really impressed with how easy Simple Banner is to get up and running. The installation was seamless, and the configuration options are straightforward without being overwhelming. A standout feature for me is that it is truly responsive; it looks and functions perfectly on both mobile and desktop without needing extra CSS tweaks. I did run into one small setup issue, but I was able to clear it up almost immediately by reading through the developer’s responses to past questions in the support forum. It’s great to see a developer who is so helpful and active. If you need a lightweight notification bar that just works, this is the one!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ melbatoast42.2y ago
Handy plugin that works well, plus responsive developer. Been using this for quite a while, thanks!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ andrewlmcgee2.8y ago
This plugin is exactly what I expected, simple to use and straight-forward. I had some funky settings going on with the website that were causing some issues but the developer went above and beyond to support. The issue had nothing to do with the plugin, it was WP Engine causing all the problems, but the developer was graciously willing to troubleshoot and resolve it when they didn’t even have to since it was nothing caused by the plugin. 5/5 stars all the way around. I’d use anything this developer makes in the future.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ klynam3.0y ago
EDIT to 5-star rating due to responsiveness of the dev!!! This was exactly what I had hoped for: a simple, way to add a one-line banner message to my websites… except it doesn’t work (reliably) with Divi from Elegant Themes. To be fair, it might work with Divi given enough time and CSS experimentation (using the Divi suggestions provided by the plug-in author, and more) but after about 20 minutes of trial-n-error I cannot get it to work in combination with Divi’s function to “hide header until scroll.” Then again, neither does any other “banner” plug-in I’ve tried, where that Divi setting is used. Yes, I can use the Divi Theme Builder itself to create a custom layout with an extra “banner” section at the top of the header – and that’s a hassle I don’t need for the 40-50 sites I manage. Thus my quest for a simple banner solution continues… Giving this one 3-stars for a pretty good backend implementation – it just won’t work with Divi in my particular config state. This topic was modified 2 years, 8 months ago by klynam. Reason: dev fixed the plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ wittusus3.7y ago
Also enough forum threads with useful dev answers to do more than explained in the plugin itself
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ angeljs4.0y ago
Does exactly what I want without any bloated and uneccesary options, I’m loving it!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ creatopia4.5y ago
Something as simple as a banner can require a lot of custom CSS and HTML… This plugin solves that problem. You can still add custom CSS, but saves a lot of time editing theme files and getting it to look just right manually. I have this installed on two sites. Doesn’t seem to be resource-heavy either.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.3.0 Fix TinyMCE bug, change default banner CSS to be less opinionated, test against wp 7.0 3.3.0
- — Version 3.2.2 Bug fix for curl, test against wp 6.9.4 3.2.2
- — Version 3.2.1 Bug fix for tinymce 3.2.1
- — Version 3.2.0 Added rich text editor (TinyMCE) 3.2.0
- — Version 3.1.3 Test against wp 6.9.0 3.1.3
- — Version 3.1.2 Bug fixes 3.1.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 7 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.3.3). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2025-10-21 CVE-2025-12033 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.0.10 Patched in 3.1.0
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Simple Banner <= 3.0.4 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-04-03 CVE-2024-13898 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.0.4 Patched in 3.0.5
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Simple Banner <= 3.0.3 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-03-03 CVE-2024-12769 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.0.3 Patched in 3.0.4
- Patched Medium · 5.5 Simple Banner <= 2.11.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2022-07-26 CVE-2022-0446 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.11.0 Patched in 2.12.0
- 2022-07-22 CVE-2022-2515 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.11.0 Patched in 2.12.0
- 2021-07-26 CVE-2021-24574 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.10.3 Patched in 2.10.4
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.
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
4 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Display a simple banner/bar at the top or bottom of your website. Now with multi-banner support."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 1 heading and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ! Enough to quote 598 characters of description; under 1,000 there is little to quote.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "notice", "notification" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2022-04-26 40K+ → 50K+ up after 278 days in tier
- 2021-07-22 30K+ → 40K+ up after 302 days in tier
- 2020-09-23 9K+ → 30K+ up after 384 days in tier
- 2019-09-05 800+ → 9K+ up after 1221 days in tier
- 2016-05-02 400+ → 800+ up after 143 days in tier
- 2015-12-11 300+ → 400+ up after 44 days in tier
- 2015-10-28 200+ → 300+ up after 29 days in tier
- 2015-09-29 100+ → 200+ 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).
- A Announcement Banner 100+ installs · 3.8★ · 5 shared tags D
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TinyBar – Display notification bar, banner, announcement at the top or bottom of your website 100+ installs · 4.1★ · 5 shared tags A -
Simple banner – Lightweight Announcement Banner Without jQuery 70+ installs · 3.8★ · 5 shared tags C -
Easy Notification Bar 9K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags B -
Notification Bar Builder for Elementor 40+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Simple Alert System 40+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags
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