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TopBar Buddy

WordPress announcement bar plugin with scheduling, sticky notification bars, page targeting, and GDPR-friendly close button.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Current version1.1.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.9
Minimum stackWP 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update29 Sept 20261mo ago
Active installations20Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records TopBar Buddy version 1.1.1 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.

Overview

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TopBar Buddy – WordPress Announcement Bar Plugin

Need a free announcement bar WordPress sites can use for promotions, alerts, and updates? TopBar Buddy is a WordPress notification bar plugin that displays sticky top banners with scheduling, colours, and page targeting.

Use it as a WordPress alert bar plugin for sales, maintenance notices, holiday messages, cookie notices, and newsletter prompts. Built for UK site owners, marketers, and agencies who want a simple WordPress top bar plugin without complex setup.

Who Is It For?

  • Shop Owners – Run timed promo banners with a scheduled announcement bar WordPress workflow.
  • Bloggers & Publishers – Share important updates with a sticky notification bar WordPress visitors can dismiss.
  • Agencies – Deploy branded alert bars across client sites quickly.
  • Course Creators – Highlight enrolment deadlines and live class reminders.

How It Works

  • Install TopBar Buddy and open the settings page in WordPress admin.
  • Write your banner message in the built-in editor.
  • Customise colours, position, close button, and optional custom CSS.
  • Set start/end dates for automatic scheduling using your site timezone.
  • Exclude specific pages or URLs, preview live, and publish.

Key Features

Announcement & Notification Bars

  • WordPress Announcement Bar Plugin – Display sticky top banners on any page
  • WordPress Notification Bar – Share alerts, promos, and site-wide messages
  • Scheduled Announcement Bar WordPress – Free start and end date scheduling with timezone support
  • Sticky Header Bar WordPress – Keep important messages visible at the top or bottom
  • Live Preview – See banner changes in real time before publishing

Design & Control

  • Fully Customisable – Background, text, link, and close button colours
  • Custom CSS – Fine-tune layout and styling for your brand
  • WYSIWYG Editor – Rich text content with links and formatting
  • Close Button – GDPR-friendly dismiss with strictly necessary cookies
  • Page Exclusions – Hide banners on selected pages, posts, or custom URLs
  • Mobile Responsive – Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile

Compatibility

  • Divi Theme Support – Banner displays correctly for all users on Divi
  • Theme Fallback – Outputs via wp_footer when wp_body_open is unavailable
  • Lightweight – Fast loading with no external API calls

Perfect For:

  • Sales and promotions
  • Important announcements
  • Maintenance notices
  • Holiday messages
  • Special events
  • Cookie notices
  • Newsletter signups

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WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • announcement bar
  • notification bar
  • sticky bar
  • banner
  • scheduling
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity29 Sept 20261mo ago

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WordPress compatibility6.9.76.9.9
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