# The best WordPress news plugins Always up to date! A WordPress news plugin lets you **present news clearly and above all up to date on your website**. This offers great added value for readers and enhances your site. We’ll explain what’s important in a news plugin for [**WordPress**](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/cms/wordpress-examining-the-well-known-cms/) and which plugins are the best. ## Overview: the best WordPress news plugins
Plugin Price
Ditty News Ticker Free / Pro Version from $20
Simple News Free
Vertical News Scroller Free / Pro Version from $13
WP News and Scrolling Widget Free / Pro Version from $39
News Announcement Scroll Free
## What is a WordPress news plugin? WordPress news plugins let you display current events or news on your site, for example, with the help of a ticker. **Breaking news or updates**, but also **articles or teasers**, can be shown more prominently to readers. This brings some advantages: on the one hand, readers get a **quick overview**, on the other hand, it encourages them to stay on the website. Especially if the news matches the theme of your site, a WordPress news plugin can enhance your online presence and can, for example, bring in readers via [**Google News**](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/online-marketing/search-engine-marketing/how-to-submit-your-website-to-google-news/ "How to submit your website to Google News"). --- ### Tip Don’t miss out on your dream website: With [Hosting for WordPress from IONOS](https://www.ionos.co.uk/hosting/wordpress-hosting), you not only benefit from numerous useful features, but also have the choice between different rates. This way, you’ll find just the right one for your purposes. --- ## What should you bear in mind ahead of installation? If the tool doesn’t match your site in terms of content or to your [theme](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-themes-the-best-designs-for-your-website/ "WordPress themes: The best designs for your website"), this can potentially pose a disadvantage. On the one hand, the site may look **cluttered** and unprofessional. The content of the ticker may also distract from the more important offer on your website. In addition to that, each [WordPress plugin](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-plugins/ "WordPress plugins") **requires memory**. So, before you install your plugin, you should carefully consider whether your website will benefit from it. ## What’s important in a WordPress news plugin? The key advantage of a good WordPress news plugin is that it provides **up-to-date content**, even if you don’t have the time or capabilities to prepare all the topics immediately and make them available to your readers. Used properly, the news plugin can also display topics from your website or blog with relevant context. The **functions and advantages** of a WordPress news plugin include: - **Timeliness:** This point goes without saying. A tool for news is only useful if the information provided is really new and therefore of value. The news plugin for your WordPress site should therefore always be up to date. Displaying old news posts simply looks unprofessional**.** - **Clarity:** Readers will only use your news plugin if the news can be quickly grasped. If a news story requires more context, this should be provided via a link. Complicated sentences result in readers bailing and moving to a clearer source. - **Sorting:** Not all developments are breaking news. However, if a piece of information is particularly important, it should be presented accordingly. Picking out the right news helps in this case. --- ### Tip The perfect domain: [Register your domain](https://www.ionos.co.uk/domains/domain-names "Register a domain with IONOS") with IONOS. Wildcard SSL, Domain Lock, and a 2 GB email inbox come included! --- ## Different kinds of WordPress news plugins There are **many different types** of WordPress news plugins. Which one is right for you depends on the structure and content of your site. Some plugins also combine several functions. Roughly speaking, you can divide most plugins into four categories: - **News tickers**: A news ticker displays important developments live on your site and can therefore make a useful addition. It basically sits rather discreetly in the background without taking the focus away from other content on your site, but at the same time provides readers with a brief overview of the latest news and updates. - **News widgets**: A news widget presents the biggest headlines in a designated area of your site. This WordPress news plugin can, for example, be added to the header or footer of your website. If readers want more information, they can simply click on the message. - **News importer**: A news importer lets you add longer news items to your site. However, this is usually only useful if the topics match the content on your site. This adds fresh content to your site even if you don’t have time to create it yourself. - **Scroller**: Scrollers are also placed comparatively prominently on your page. Here the visitor has to get a little bit active and can get an overview by looking through various messages. --- ### Tip The perfect domain ending for news sites: A [.news domain](https://www.ionos.co.uk/domains/news-domain ".news domain from IONOS") from IONOS gives your readers instant insight to your site. --- ## Five best WordPress news plugins ### Ditty News Ticker [![Image: Screenshot of the Ditty News Ticker plugin](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/3/f/csm_wordpress-news-plugins-ditty-news-ticker_33463b707d.webp "Screenshot of the Ditty News Ticker plugin")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/wordpress-news-plugins-ditty-news-ticker.png) Ditty News Ticker offers three excellent modes in one. / Source: https://www.dittynewsticker.com/ [Ditty News Ticker](https://www.dittynewsticker.com/ "News plugin website") belongs to the WordPress news plugins that offer a **great number of possibilities**. You have the choice between the three modes: “Scroll”, “Rotate”, and “List”. You can display news depending on what’s best suited for your site. The implementation is done either via [**shortcode**](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-shortcodes-the-most-useful-short-commands/ "WordPress shortcodes: the most useful short commands") or a widget. With the paid premium version, you can also incorporate feeds from social media platforms. The disadvantage of the free option is that news has to be entered manually.
Advantages Disadvantages
Three modes Some features only available with Premium version
Easy to use News needs to be entered manually
Free version available
Choice between widget and shortcode
### Simple News [![Image: Screenshot of the Simple News plugin](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/7/3/csm_wordpress-news-plugins-simple-news_1e49485850.webp "Screenshot of the Simple News plugin")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/wordpress-news-plugins-simple-news.png) Simple News is free and offers many customisation options. / Source: https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-news/ The name [Simple News](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-news/ "Simple News on WordPress.org") shouldn’t be misunderstood. While this WordPress news plugin is simple to use, it’s by no means simplistic or limited. The **free plugin** shows an image, a headline, and the date of a new news item on your site. This gives readers a first impression. The plugin can be **customized** and **seamlessly integrated into your site**. Moreover, news can be filtered not only by date, but also by categories.
Advantages Disadvantages
Free Few features available with free plugin
Customization possible
Easy to use
Good filter function
### Vertical News Scroller [![Image: Screenshot of the Vertical News Scroller plugin](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/0/3/csm_wordpress-news-plugins-vertical-news-scroller_f3744456c9.webp "Screenshot of the Vertical News Scroller plugin")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/wordpress-news-plugins-vertical-news-scroller.png) Vertical News Scroller is suited for all end devices and is easy to use. / Source: https://wordpress.org/plugins/vertical-news-scroller/ [Vertical News Scroller](https://wordpress.org/plugins/vertical-news-scroller/ "Vertical News Scroller plugin on WordPress.org") is what it suggests. The WordPress news plugin is **very responsive** and therefore works well on any device. Administrators can make a few adjustments to integrate the plugin, and using it is relatively easy. **Filters for categories, adjustable order, and other useful options** are already included in the free version. More features and premium support, on the other hand, are only available for a fee.
Advantages Disadvantages
Works well on all end devices Some features only available with paid version
Easy to use
Filter by category
Customization possible
### WP News and Scrolling Widgets [![Image: Screenshot of the WP News and Scrolling Widgets plugin](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_wordpress-news-plugins-wp-news-and-scrolling-widgets_8362667eeb.webp "Screenshot of the WP News and Scrolling Widgets plugin")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/wordpress-news-plugins-wp-news-and-scrolling-widgets.png) WP News and Scrolling Widgets has many benefits and three language options. / Source: https://wordpress.org/plugins/sp-news-and-widget/ [WP News and Scrolling Widgets](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sp-news-and-widget/ "WP News and Scrolling Widgets plugin on WordPress.org") offers plenty of freedom. This plugin lets you present news anywhere on your site. Scrolling news widgets and thumbnails ensure that readers get the latest news in **English, German, or French**. The paid version comes up with **over 120 layout options** and offers some additional features. The plugin is also compatible with the [**Gutenberg Editor**](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-gutenberg/ "WordPress Gutenberg").
Advantages Disadvantages
Customizable Comparably poor free version
Three languages
Plenty of layouts and designs in the paid version
Easy to use
### News Announcement Scroll [![Image: Screenshot of the News Announcement Scroll plugin](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/d/a/csm_wordpress-news-plugins-news-announcement-scroll_466c467adc.webp "Screenshot of the News Announcement Scroll plugin")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/wordpress-news-plugins-news-announcement-scroll.png) News Announcement Scroll boasts a responsive admin layout. / Source: https://wordpress.org/plugins/news-announcement-scroll/ [News Announcement Scroll](https://wordpress.org/plugins/news-announcement-scroll/ "News Announcement Scroll plugin on WordPress.org") impresses with its **ease of use**. You can easily place news, announcements, and more on your site and also integrate an **expiration date**. You can sort them yourself. The WordPress news plugin also provides **shortcodes** and a **responsive layout for the administrator**. This way, you can provide readers with the latest news even when they’re on the road.
Advantages Disadvantages
Free Less features than other paid plugins
Easy to use
Expiration date
Responsive admin layout
## Summary: the best WordPress news plugins There’s an incredible selection of WordPress news plugins. The above five providers not only provide a handy addition to your site, but also boast ease of use. After all, **only if the plugin takes work off your hands and offers added value for your readers is it worth installing**. Then you have the opportunity to inform your readers succinctly and clearly. --- ### Tip The IONOS Digital Guide provides plenty of useful information on WordPress. You’ll find info on [WordPress social media plugins](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-social-media-plugins/ "WordPress social media plugins"), including [Instagram plugins for WordPress](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-instagram-plug-ins/ "WordPress: Instagram plug-ins"), [caching plugins for WordPress](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-caching-plug-ins/ "WordPress: Caching plug-ins"), [WordPress chat plugins](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-chat-plug-ins/ "WordPress: Chat plug-ins"), [WordPress table plugins](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-table-plugins/ "WordPress table plugins"), or how to [set up a WordPress RSS feed](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-rss-feed/ "WordPress RSS feed"). Get your website in shape in no time! --- This is a markdown version of: [https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-news-plugins/](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/hosting/blogs/wordpress-news-plugins/) for AI/LLM consumption.