announcement-bar - Instant Popup Builder

Announcement Bar

Display a persistent announcement bar at the top or bottom of your site. Unlike the Sticky Popup (top-only), the Announcement Bar supports both header and footer positions with advanced layout options, multiple CTA buttons, and countdown integration.

Key Features

Header or footer bar position

Multiple CTA buttons support

Countdown timer integration

Dismissible with cookie memory

Background gradient & image options

Slide-in & fade animations

Mobile-specific content option

Use Cases

1

Site-wide sale banners

2

Free shipping threshold notices

3

Cookie consent / GDPR bars

4

App download prompts (footer)

5

Maintenance & downtime notices

6

New feature announcements

Choose Your License

Select the license that fits your needs. All licenses include 1 year of updates and support.

Starter

2 Sites License

$9.99/year

Professional

5 Sites License

$24.99/year

Agency

25 Sites License

$49.99/year

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How It Works

Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.

1

Install and activate the Announcement Bar add-on.

2

Create a new popup and select the Announcement Bar template.

3

Choose position: Header (top) or Footer (bottom) of the page.

4

Add your message, CTA buttons, and optional countdown timer.

5

Configure dismiss behavior, cookie duration, and publish!

Video Tutorial Coming Soon

We're working on a detailed walkthrough for Announcement Bar.

System Requirements

Core Plugin Version

1.1.5+

Instant Popup Builder

PHP Version

8.0+

Minimum Required

WordPress Version

6.0+

Minimum Required

Changelog

v1.2.0

2026-01-15

v1.1.2

2025-11-20

v1.1.0

2025-09-10

v1.0.0

2025-06-01

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Announcement Bar work with the free core plugin?

Yes, Announcement Bar requires the free Instant Popup Builder core plugin (v1.1.5 or higher) to be installed and activated.

Will I receive updates?

Yes, all licenses include 1 year of automatic updates and priority support. You can renew annually at a discounted rate.

Can I use this on a staging site?

Yes, staging and localhost environments do not count toward your site activation limit.

Is there a refund policy?

We offer a 14-day refund policy if the product does not work as advertised and our support team is unable to resolve the issue.

How is this different from Sticky Popup?

The Announcement Bar supports both header and footer positions, multiple CTA buttons, background images/gradients, and mobile-specific content — while Sticky Popup is a simpler top-only bar.