Floating News Headline Pro Demo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\nFree vs Pro Features<\/h3>\n\n
Here is a quick breakdown of what you get in the free version versus what is unlocked in the Pro version.<\/p>\n\n
Free Version Features:<\/strong>\n* Live Dashboard Preview:<\/strong> See your design changes right away as you type.\n* 3 Premium Themes:<\/strong> Corporate Classic, Dark Night, and Floating Pill.\n* Content Sources:<\/strong> Pull headlines from your latest posts, manually select specific posts, or create custom alerts.\n* Custom Labels:<\/strong> Change the prefix text easily (e.g., \"Trending Now\" or \"Breaking News\").\n* Animation Controls:<\/strong> Adjust scroll speed and control the gaps between your headlines.\n* Infinite Looping:<\/strong> Text scrolls forever without awkward blank spaces.\n* Pause Button:<\/strong> Users can pause the ticker to read comfortably.\n* Display Placement:<\/strong> Automatically stick to the top of your site or use a shortcode anywhere.\n* Scroll Behavior:<\/strong> Make the ticker stay fixed, or hide it cleanly when users scroll down.\n* Visibility Rules:<\/strong> Show it everywhere, or restrict it to just the homepage.\n* Smart Caching:<\/strong> Uses WordPress Transients to keep your site fast and save database queries.\n* Vanilla JavaScript:<\/strong> High-performance code with zero jQuery dependencies.\n* Responsive Layouts:<\/strong> Looks great and works flawlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.<\/p>\n\nPro Version Exclusive Features:<\/strong>\n* 17 Additional Premium Themes:<\/strong> Unlock advanced designs including Glassmorphism, Brutalist, Cyberpunk, Neumorphic, Retro, Terminal, Organic, and more!\n* RSS Feeds & WooCommerce Integration:<\/strong> Pull scrolling news directly from external RSS feeds, or display WooCommerce products with \"On Sale\" filters and price tags.\n* Advanced Filtering & Ordering:<\/strong> Filter your post headlines by specific Categories, Tags, and Authors. Sort them by Date, Title, or Custom Order.\n* Multi-Alert Support:<\/strong> Add multiple custom alerts in a single ticker instead of just one.\n* Custom Reviews Showcase:<\/strong> Manually create and display beautiful customer reviews with author names, photos, and 5-star ratings.\n* Advanced Display Controls:<\/strong> Enable RTL (Right-to-Left) direction, add a \"Close\" button for users to dismiss the ticker, and inject Custom CSS.\n* Scheduling:<\/strong> Set exact Start and End dates to run promotional tickers automatically during sales or events.\n* Advanced Visibility Rules:<\/strong> Target specific pages, post types, or categories with multiple visibility conditions.\n* Higher Limits:<\/strong> Display up to 50 headlines at once (compared to 20 in the free version).\n* Metadata Controls:<\/strong> Hide author names and categories for a cleaner look.\n* Analytics & Statistics:<\/strong> Track impressions and performance directly from a dedicated dashboard.\n* Backup & Migration:<\/strong> Drag-and-drop JSON import\/export dashboard to move your settings easily.\n* Priority Support:<\/strong> Get direct assistance through our integrated Help Hub.<\/p>\n\nStyle Your Floating Headlines<\/h3>\n\n
Your Floating Headlines<\/strong> should look great and match your brand. That is why we include three ready-to-use themes. You can pick a style with just one click.<\/p>\n\n\n- Corporate Classic:<\/strong> Clean and sharp indigo design. Includes post thumbnails and a document icon. Great for business sites.<\/li>\n
- Dark Night:<\/strong> High contrast dark slate design. Features sleek dividers and green pulses. Perfect for tech blogs.<\/li>\n
- Floating Pill:<\/strong> Rounded edges with a modern glass blur effect. Best for creative sites and startups.<\/li>\n
- Custom Labels:<\/strong> Change the prefix text easily. Use phrases like \"Trending Now\" or \"Breaking News\".<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Smart Features for Breaking News<\/h3>\n\n
Take full control of your breaking news<\/strong> content and animations. You can decide exactly what your visitors see.<\/p>\n\n\n- Pick your source:<\/strong> Show your most recent posts automatically. You can also pick specific posts by hand.<\/li>\n
- Custom text:<\/strong> Type your own messages. Link them to any page or external site.<\/li>\n
- Change the speed:<\/strong> Use an intuitive slider. You can make text move fast or very slow.<\/li>\n
- Control the gaps:<\/strong> Add more space between your headlines easily. Make it dense or spread out.<\/li>\n
- Infinite loop:<\/strong> Text scrolls forever. It duplicates items automatically to prevent awkward blank spaces.<\/li>\n
- Pause button:<\/strong> Users can stop the scrolling text at any time to read comfortably.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Place Your Sticky Alerts Anywhere<\/h3>\n\n
You decide exactly where your Sticky Alerts<\/strong> appear. We give you full flexibility over the layout.<\/p>\n\n\n- Top of the page:<\/strong> The bar sticks to the top automatically using standard WordPress hooks.<\/li>\n
- Scroll settings:<\/strong> Make it stay fixed, or hide it cleanly when users scroll down.<\/li>\n
- Page rules:<\/strong> Show it everywhere, or restrict it to just the homepage.<\/li>\n
- Shortcodes:<\/strong> Put a news header<\/strong> exactly where you want it. Paste it inside posts, pages, or widgets.<\/li>\n
- High Security:<\/strong> Only admins can change settings. We sanitize all inputs to keep your site safe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
Automatic Installation<\/h4>\n\n\n- Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong> in your WordPress admin.<\/li>\n
- Search for \"Floating News Headline\"<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Click Install Now<\/strong>, then Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Navigate to News Headlines<\/strong> in your admin sidebar to configure your ticker.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
Manual Installation<\/h4>\n\n\n- Download the plugin ZIP from WordPress.org.<\/li>\n
- Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Upload the ZIP file and click Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
From Source (Developers)<\/h4>\n\n\n- Clone the repository into
\/wp-content\/plugins\/floating-news-headline<\/code>.<\/li>\n- Run
npm install<\/code> to install dependencies.<\/li>\n- Run
npm run build<\/code> to compile the React admin and frontend assets.<\/li>\n- Activate the plugin in WordPress.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
After Activation<\/h4>\n\n\n- The ticker will automatically appear at the top of your site<\/strong> if \"Sticky Top\" placement is selected (default).<\/li>\n
- To place it manually, use the shortcode
[fnh_ticker]<\/code> or [floating_news_headline_ticker]<\/code> in any post, page, or widget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow do I enable or disable the News Ticker?<\/h3><\/dt>\nGo to the admin menu. Use the toggle switch in the dashboard. This turns the News Ticker<\/strong> on or off globally.<\/p><\/dd>\nCan I use it as a shortcode?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes! You can put a news header<\/strong> anywhere using [fnh_ticker]<\/code>. Just set the placement to \"Shortcode\" in the settings.<\/p><\/dd>\nDoes it support custom post types?<\/h3><\/dt>\nThe free version shows standard posts. The Pro version can show products, reviews, and other Floating Headlines<\/strong>.<\/p><\/dd>\nCan I show the sticky bar only on the homepage?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. Go to the Visibility tab. Set it to show on \"Homepage Only\". The sticky bar<\/strong> will hide on other pages.<\/p><\/dd>\nHow do I change the speed of my breaking news?<\/h3><\/dt>\nGo to the Animation tab. Use the slider. You can make your breaking news<\/strong> scroll fast or slow.<\/p><\/dd>\nHow do I change the label text?<\/h3><\/dt>\nGo to the Content tab. You can change the label to say \"Breaking News\", \"Latest Updates\", or anything else.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Will it slow down my website?<\/h3><\/dt>\nNo. It uses pure JavaScript and GPU animations. It is very light and fast.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Does it conflict with my theme?<\/h3><\/dt>\nVery unlikely. It uses unique class names. Your theme CSS will not break it.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Can I display custom alerts instead of posts?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. You can select \"Custom Alert\" in the settings. Then, type your text to show special Sticky Alerts<\/strong> with a link.<\/p><\/dd>\nHow does caching work?<\/h3><\/dt>\nThe plugin caches data for 10 minutes. This saves database queries and keeps your alerts<\/strong> loading fast.<\/p><\/dd>\nIs the plugin translatable?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. You can translate all user-facing text easily.<\/p><\/dd>\n
What hooks and filters are available?<\/h3><\/dt>\nDevelopers can use the floating_news_headline_items<\/code> filter. This lets you change the items before they show on the screen.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n1.3.4 \u2014 2026-06-06<\/h4>\n\n\n- New Feature:<\/strong> Added a floating \"Pro Live Demo\" button in the plugin dashboard pointing to the Pro live demo page.<\/li>\n
- Fix:<\/strong> Removed underlines from the \"Get Pro Now\" and \"Contact Support\" buttons in the admin dashboard for a cleaner, modern design.<\/li>\n
- Fix:<\/strong> Synchronized the maximum Headline Gap (\"item_spacing\") sanitization limit to 300px to perfectly match the settings UI range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.3.3 \u2014 2026-04-10<\/h4>\n\n\n- Fix:<\/strong> Resolved URL truncation issue in Custom Alert when typing rapidly (added debounce to preview).<\/li>\n
- Fix:<\/strong> Ensure dashboard preview updates instantly when selecting posts in Manual Selection mode without needing to save first.<\/li>\n
- Compliance Update:<\/strong> Removed artificial 5-post limit on Manual Post Picker to follow WordPress.org Guideline 5.<\/li>\n
- Feature Enhancement:<\/strong> Manual Selection now supports unlimited posts in the free version.<\/li>\n
- Maintenance:<\/strong> Updated admin UI and documentation to match current capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.3.2 \u2014 2026-04-01<\/h4>\n\n\n- New:<\/strong> Dedicated \"Shortcode\" documentation tab in the admin dashboard for easier manual placement reference.<\/li>\n
- Fix:<\/strong> Synchronized Dashboard Preview height and theme icons (Corporate Classic document icon) with the live site.<\/li>\n
- Fix:<\/strong> Synchronized scroll speed logic between the admin preview and the frontend for a matching experience.<\/li>\n
- Enhancement:<\/strong> Decoupled shortcode visibility from site-wide targeting rules \u2014 shortcodes now work on any page regardless of \"Display On\" settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.3.1 \u2014 2026-03-31<\/h4>\n\n\n- New:<\/strong> \"Scroll Behavior\" setting in Visibility tab \u2014 Choose how the headline bar behaves on page scroll.<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> \"Fixed\" mode \u2014 Visible at top, hides after scroll (Default).<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> \"Sticky on Scroll\" mode \u2014 Always visible at the top, stays sticky while you scroll down.<\/li>\n
- Enhancement:<\/strong> Flattened design for all ticker themes (Corporate, Dark) and Admin UI for a modern sharp look.<\/li>\n
- Enhancement:<\/strong> Emerald Floating Pill theme updated with a flat bar but kept rounded label for a unique look.<\/li>\n
- Fix:<\/strong> Resolved double caret icons in admin dropdowns (Display Target Pages).<\/li>\n
- Fix:<\/strong> Solid background for Corporate Classic template to prevent transparency when sticky.<\/li>\n
- Optimization:<\/strong> Added rAF-throttled scroll listener for performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.3.0 \u2014 2026-03-31<\/h4>\n\n\n- Complete Architectural Rebuild<\/strong> \u2014 Entire plugin rewritten from scratch with modern PHP (namespaced, PSR-4 autoloaded) and a React-based admin dashboard.<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> High-fidelity React admin dashboard with instant live preview<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> 3 premium themes \u2014 Corporate Classic, Dark Night, Floating Pill<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> GPU-accelerated CSS marquee animation using
transform: translateX()<\/code><\/li>\n- New:<\/strong> BEM CSS architecture for zero theme conflicts<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> WordPress Transient caching with versioned cache keys for performance<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> REST API powered settings with full sanitization and nonce verification<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> Manual Post Picker with search UI<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> Custom Alert source with link support<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> Page targeting (all pages or homepage only)<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> Configurable speed (5s\u2013100s) and item spacing (0px\u2013200px)<\/li>\n
- New:<\/strong> Play\/Pause toggle button with accessible ARIA labels<\/li>\n