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TopBar Buddy v1.1.1 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 20+ active installs · updated September 29, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.0+ & PHP 7.4+.
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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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Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download TopBar Buddy?
TopBar Buddy 1.1.1 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations.
Does TopBar Buddy cost anything?
No. TopBar Buddy 1.1.1 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install TopBar Buddy 1.1.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for TopBar Buddy?
TopBar Buddy 1.1.1 requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was TopBar Buddy last updated?
Version 1.1.1 was last updated on September 29, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the TopBar Buddy download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.1.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.1.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 29, 2026 |
| Active installs | 20+ |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | EVOLVE |
| Tags | announcement-bar, banner, notification-bar, scheduling, sticky-bar |
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