WordPress plugin comparison
Announcer vs TopBar Buddy
At a glance
- Announcer has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for TopBar Buddy.
- On a typical day, Announcer is downloaded about 100 times, TopBar Buddy about 4.
- TopBar Buddy has no reviews yet.
- Announcer was updated more recently: Oct 4, 2026, against Sep 29, 2026 for TopBar Buddy.
- Announcer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for TopBar Buddy.
- Announcer has been around longer: since 2010, against 2026 for TopBar Buddy.
Line by line
Announcer leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Announcer |  TopBar Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,924 | #29,200 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.8K | 60 |
| Rating | 4.8(40) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.12 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
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