News Ticker Addon For Elementor

A News Ticker Addon for Elementor is a dynamic widget designed to display breaking news, trending posts, or important announcements in a scrolling or "typing" banner. It is a highly effective way to save screen space while keeping visitors engaged with real-time updates.

Unlike standard static text, these addons often pull data dynamically from your latest blog posts, WooCommerce products, or custom RSS feeds.

## Top News Ticker Addons (2026)

Most popular Elementor addon packs include a news ticker, but here are the best-in-class options:

Addon Name

Key Strength

Price

Premium Addons

Offers 4 unique layouts and high-performance ticker title styling.

Free / Pro

Essential Addons

Known for the "Typing Effect" and easy dynamic post filtering.

Free / Pro

ElementsKit

Includes a "Content Ticker" that handles images and icons alongside text.

Free / Pro

Ditty (formerly Ditty News Ticker)

The most advanced; can pull from Twitter (X), RSS, or Instagram.

Free / Pro

PowerPack Addons

Excellent "Fade" and "Slide" transitions with mobile-responsive controls.

Pro

## Key Features & Benefits

Dynamic Source Selection: Automatically show your 5 most recent posts or specific items from a chosen category (e.g., "Urgent Updates").

Animation Styles:

Scrolling (Marquee): Classic horizontal movement.

Typing: Simulates someone typing the headline in real-time.

Fade/Slide: Smooth transitions between headlines.

Pause on Hover: Allows users to stop the ticker by mousing over it so they can read a long headline or click a link.

Static vs. Dynamic: You can manually type in custom "Ticks" (e.g., "Free shipping on orders over $50!") or let the plugin fetch your blog content.

Ticker Labels: Add a fixed "Tag" at the beginning, like "BREAKING" or "HOT NEWS," with its own unique background color to grab attention.

## Common Use Cases

E-commerce: Show live discount codes or "Just purchased" notifications.

News/Magazines: Display the latest headlines at the top of the header (just like CNN or BBC).

LMS/Education: Notify students of upcoming live classes or new course drops.

Financial Sites: Display live stock prices or crypto rates (often requires an API integration).

## How to Setup a Ticker in Elementor

Drag & Drop: Search for "Ticker" in your Elementor sidebar and drag the widget into a narrow section (usually at the very top of your page).

Select Source: Under the Content Tab, choose whether you want to use "Custom Text" or "Posts."

Configure Query: If using posts, filter by category or tag to ensure only relevant news appears.

Style: Go to the Style Tab to set the speed, typography, and the "Label" color (e.g., a bright red background for "Breaking News").

Would you like me to help you find a specific CSS trick to make your news ticker look like a stock market "Ticker Tape," or do you need a recommendation for a free standalone ticker plugin?