HashBar – Announcement, Notification Bar & Popup Campaign

Description

🔔 The Most Powerful WordPress Announcement Bar, Notification Bar & Popup Campaign Plugin

HashBar is a powerful all-in-one WordPress plugin for Announcement Bars, Notification Bars, and Popup Campaigns that will take your WordPress site to the next level. Create unlimited Announcement Bars with countdown timers and coupons, embed Notification Bars with page builders, and build high-converting Popup Campaigns with smart triggers and lead capture forms. Advanced customization options, professional design controls, intelligent targeting, and advanced scheduling maximize your engagement and conversions.

Sometimes notification bars and popups can increase up to 500% of subscribers or conversions!

👉 Plugin Landing Page | Live Demo | Purchase Pro | Documentation | Support 👈

🎬 Video Tutorial

🎯 Key Highlights

  • 🎨 18 Announcement Bar Templates – Get started in seconds with beautiful pre-designed templates
  • 🎪 8 Popup Campaign Types – Lead capture, announcements, promotions, exit intent, and more
  • 🖌️ Advanced Design Options – Solid colors, gradients, background images, and custom CSS
  • 📊 A/B Testing – Test multiple variations to find the winning design
  • 🎬 15 Smooth Animations – Multiple entry and exit animation options
  • 📈 Comprehensive Analytics – Track impressions, clicks, conversions, and CTR
  • 🎯 Smart Targeting – Display based on pages, devices, countries, and user behavior
  • ⏱️ Countdown Timers – Fixed, recurring, or evergreen timers for urgency
  • 📝 Lead Capture Forms – 11 field types with FREE Mailchimp integration
  • 8 Smart Triggers – Exit intent, scroll depth, time delay, and more
  • 👁️ Live Preview – See changes in real-time before publishing

HashBar is an easy-to-install plugin for WordPress, allowing you to easily create notification bars and popup campaigns that work perfectly on all devices. With options for custom backgrounds, beautiful gradients, professional CSS styling, stunning animations, and smart triggers, there’s no way your notifications and popups won’t be noticed!

🎨 Announcement Bar Features

📚 18 Pre-built Templates

Get started quickly with professionally designed templates.

🆓 Free Templates:

  • Classic – Simple and clean notification banner
  • Sale Alert – Eye-catching design for flash sales
  • Free Shipping – Green theme for shipping promotions
  • Info Banner – Blue style for updates and news
  • Countdown Sale – Includes countdown timer
  • Coupon Display – Showcases discount codes
  • Minimal Elegant – Clean design for premium brands
  • Urgent Alert – Bold orange for urgency
  • Holiday Special – Festive seasonal design
  • Limited Stock – Red urgency design

⭐ Pro Templates:

  • Trust Builder – Gradient with trust signals
  • New Launch – Product launch style
  • Premium Gold – Luxury gradient design
  • Summer Vibes – Warm seasonal design
  • Social Media – Purple gradient for social
  • Bundle Deal – Green gradient for bundles
  • VIP Exclusive – Members-only style
  • Early Bird – Pre-order style

📝 Content & Messaging

  • Message Text – Up to 500 characters per message
  • Multiple Messages – Add unlimited rotating messages
  • Message Rotation – Auto-cycle between messages (5-60 seconds)
  • CTA Button – Customizable text, URL, and target
  • Default Button Text – Auto-fills “Shop Now” when enabled

📍 Position & Display

  • Top of Page – Display at website top
  • Bottom of Page – Display at website bottom
  • Sticky Mode – Stays visible while scrolling
  • Z-Index Control – Set stacking order (1-999999)
  • Close Button – Customizable text and position (left/right)
  • Reopen Button (Pro) – Allow reopening closed bars

🍪 Cookie Duration Options

  • ✅ Show on each page reload
  • ✅ Session only (until browser closes)
  • ✅ 1 Hour / 6 Hours / 1 Day / 7 Days / 2 Weeks / 1 Month
  • ✅ Never (persistent dismissal)

🎨 Design & Styling

Background Options:

  • ✅ Solid Color (Free)
  • ⭐ Gradient (Pro) – Two-color with 4 directions
  • ⭐ Image (Pro) – Upload with Cover/Contain/Auto

Typography:

  • ✅ Font Family: System UI, Arial, Georgia, Courier New, Trebuchet MS, Times New Roman
  • ✅ Font Weight: Light (300) to Bold (700)
  • ✅ Font Size: 12px to 32px
  • ✅ Text Alignment: Left, Center, Right

Spacing:

  • ✅ Bar Height: 40px to 200px
  • ✅ Padding: Individual control for all sides

Button Styling:

  • ✅ CTA Button: Colors, hover effects, font size, border radius
  • ✅ Close Button: Colors, hover effects, font size, border radius

Custom CSS (Pro):

  • ⭐ CSS Editor with syntax highlighting
  • ⭐ Selectors: .hashbar-announcement-bar, .hashbar-announcement-cta, .hashbar-coupon-display, .hashbar-announcement-close

🎪 Popup Campaign Features

📋 8 Campaign Types

🆓 Free:

  • Lead Capture – Collect emails and build your list
  • Announcement – Share important news and updates
  • Promotion – Highlight special offers and deals
  • Exit Intent – Catch leaving visitors with offers
  • Welcome – Greet new visitors

⭐ Pro:

  • Survey – Collect feedback and opinions
  • Age Verification – Verify visitor age before entry
  • Cookie Consent – GDPR-compliant cookie notices

📍 7 Popup Positions

🆓 Free:

  • Center Modal – Classic centered popup
  • Bottom Right – Corner slide-in popup
  • Bottom Left – Alternative corner position
  • Floating Box – Floating element that stays in view

⭐ Pro:

  • Fullscreen – Covers entire viewport
  • Side Panel Left – Slides in from left edge
  • Side Panel Right – Slides in from right edge

⚡ 8 Smart Triggers

🆓 Free:

  • Immediate – Show as soon as page loads
  • Time Delay – Show after X seconds on page
  • Exit Intent – Show when mouse moves to leave

⭐ Pro:

  • Scroll Depth – Show after scrolling X% of page
  • Element Click – Show when specific element is clicked
  • User Inactivity – Show after X seconds of no activity
  • Element Visible – Show when element enters viewport
  • Page Views – Show after X page views

📝 Form Builder (11 Field Types)

🆓 Free:

  • ✅ Email – Email address with validation
  • ✅ Name – Single name field
  • ✅ Checkbox – Single checkbox for consent

⭐ Pro:

  • ⭐ Text – Single-line text input
  • ⭐ Textarea – Multi-line text area
  • ⭐ Phone – Phone number input
  • ⭐ Dropdown – Select with options
  • ⭐ Radio Buttons – Multiple choice options
  • ⭐ Date Picker – Date selection field
  • ⭐ Hidden Field – Invisible data field
  • ⭐ GDPR Consent – Privacy consent checkbox

Form Features:

  • ✅ Drag & drop field ordering
  • ✅ Custom labels and placeholders
  • ✅ Required field validation
  • ✅ Success message customization
  • ✅ Redirect URL after submission
  • ✅ Custom submit button text

📦 Content Types

🆓 Free:

  • ✅ Custom Content – Rich text editor with heading, text, image, button
  • ✅ HT Contact Form – HashThemes form integration

⭐ Pro:

  • ⭐ Custom HTML – Write your own HTML code
  • ⭐ Contact Form 7 – Embed CF7 forms
  • ⭐ WPForms – Embed WPForms
  • ⭐ Ninja Forms – Embed Ninja Forms
  • ⭐ Gravity Forms – Embed Gravity Forms
  • ⭐ Fluent Forms – Embed Fluent Forms
  • ⭐ Shortcode – Any shortcode-based content

🖼️ Image Position Options

  • Free: Top, Bottom
  • Pro: Left, Right, Background

🔄 Frequency Control

🆓 Free:

  • ✅ Every Page Load
  • ✅ Once Per Session
  • ✅ Once Per Day

⭐ Pro:

  • ⭐ Once Every X Days
  • ⭐ Once Ever
  • ⭐ X Times Total

🔗 Mailchimp Integration (Free)

  • ✅ Connect with API key
  • ✅ Select audience/list
  • ✅ Enable/disable double opt-in
  • ✅ Auto-tag subscribers for segmentation

🔧 Shared Features (Both Announcement Bar & Popup)

⏰ Countdown Timer

Create urgency with powerful countdown timers in both Announcement Bars and Popup Campaigns.

Timer Types:

  • Fixed Date (Free) – Countdown to specific date/time
  • Evergreen (Pro) – Personal timer per visitor
  • Recurring (Pro) – Resets at set times/days

Timer Styles:

  • ✅ Simple/Inline (Free)
  • ✅ Boxes (Free)
  • ✅ Digital (Free)
  • ⭐ Circular (Pro)

Timer Options:

  • ✅ Show/Hide: Days, hours, minutes, seconds
  • ✅ Custom text before and after timer
  • ✅ Site or visitor timezone
  • ✅ Full color customization

🎟️ Coupon Display

Distribute discount codes with one-click copy functionality.

Styles:

  • ✅ Simple (Free) – Clean text with border
  • ✅ Dashed (Free) – Dashed border style
  • ⭐ Ticket (Pro) – Voucher/ticket design
  • ⭐ Gradient (Pro) – Modern gradient background

Features:

  • ✅ One-click copy to clipboard
  • ✅ Custom label and description
  • ✅ Custom “Copy” and “Copied!” text
  • ✅ Full color customization
  • ✅ Auto-apply to WooCommerce cart (Announcement Bar)

🎯 Targeting Options

Show your bars and popups to the right audience.

📄 Page Targeting:

  • ✅ All Pages
  • ✅ Homepage Only
  • ✅ Specific Pages/Posts
  • ✅ All Except Excluded

📱 Device Targeting:

  • ✅ Desktop
  • ✅ Tablet
  • ✅ Mobile

🌍 Geographic Targeting:

  • ✅ All Countries (Free)
  • ⭐ Specific Country Selection (Pro)

👤 User Targeting:

  • ✅ All Users
  • ✅ Logged-in Users Only
  • ✅ Guest Visitors Only

📅 Scheduling

Automate your campaigns with advanced scheduling.

  • ✅ Start date and time
  • ✅ End date and time
  • ✅ Site or visitor timezone
  • ⭐ Recurring days – Monday through Sunday (Pro)
  • ⭐ Time targeting – Start and end time daily (Pro)

✨ Animations

Professional entry and exit animations for attention-grabbing displays.

Entry Animations:

  • ✅ Fade In (Free)
  • ✅ Slide Down/Up (Free)
  • ⭐ Slide Left/Right (Pro)
  • ⭐ Zoom In (Pro)
  • ⭐ Bounce In (Pro)
  • ⭐ Flip In (Pro)

Exit Animations:

  • ✅ Fade Out (Free)
  • ✅ Slide Out Up/Down (Free)
  • ⭐ Slide Out Left/Right (Pro)
  • ⭐ Zoom Out (Pro)
  • ⭐ Bounce Out (Pro)

Duration: 100ms to 2000ms customizable

📊 Analytics Dashboard (FREE!)

Track performance with comprehensive built-in analytics.

  • ✅ Total views, clicks, and conversions
  • ✅ Click-through rate (CTR)
  • ✅ Conversion rate
  • ✅ Device breakdown (Desktop, Mobile, Tablet)
  • ✅ Geographic insights by country
  • ✅ Page performance by URL
  • ✅ Timeline: Daily, weekly, monthly views
  • ✅ CSV export for detailed analysis

🔬 A/B Testing (Pro)

Find the winning design with automatic split testing.

  • ⭐ Create unlimited test variants
  • ⭐ Automatic traffic splitting
  • ⭐ Track impressions, clicks, conversions per variant
  • ⭐ Statistical confidence levels (Low/Medium/High)
  • ⭐ Automatic winner detection
  • ⭐ Per-variant analytics

📢 Notification Bar Features

The classic Notification Bar with page builder integration for embedding notifications directly into your content.

🔌 Page Builder Compatibility

  • Gutenberg – 4 native blocks included
  • Elementor – Full support
  • WPBakery – Full support
  • King Composer – Full support
  • Classic Editor – Shortcode generator included

📦 Gutenberg Blocks

  • Promo Banner Block – Create promotional banners
  • Promo Banner Image Block – Image-based promo banners
  • Countdown Block – Add countdown timers
  • Notification Block – Display notifications

📍 Position Options

  • ✅ Top Position
  • ✅ Bottom Position
  • ✅ Left Wall
  • ✅ Right Wall
  • ✅ Promo Banner Top
  • ✅ Promo Banner Bottom

🎛️ Display Controls

  • ✅ Show/Hide on Desktop
  • ✅ Show/Hide on Mobile
  • ✅ Custom mobile breakpoint
  • ✅ Load as minimized option
  • ✅ Show/Hide based on scroll position
  • ✅ Close button with custom text
  • ✅ Open button with custom text
  • ✅ Keep closed after manual close

Note: Announcement Bar and Popup Campaign have their own dedicated admin panel with live preview – no page builder required!

🌐 WPML Compatibility

HashBar offers seamless integration with WPML, the leading multilingual translation plugin. Translate and localize your notification bars and popup campaigns for a global audience.

📊 Use Cases

🔔 Announcement Bars:

  • 🔥 Flash sales and limited-time offers
  • 📧 Newsletter and email signups
  • 🆕 New product announcements
  • 🎟️ Coupon code distribution
  • 🚚 Free shipping threshold notices
  • 🎄 Holiday hours and closures
  • 📱 Social media follower campaigns

🎪 Popup Campaigns:

  • 📥 Lead capture and email list building
  • 🛒 Exit intent cart abandonment recovery
  • 🎉 Welcome popups for first-time visitors
  • 📊 Survey collection and user feedback
  • 🔞 Age verification for restricted content
  • 🍪 Cookie consent for GDPR compliance
  • ⏰ Urgency campaigns with countdown timers
  • 💰 Promotional offers with coupon codes

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Screenshots

  • Unlimited Announcement Bars – Create, manage, and schedule campaigns instantly
  • Rich Content & Messaging – Configure messages, buttons, and call-to-actions easily
  • Complete Popup Campaign Manager – Create, customize, and track conversion campaigns
  • Pre-built Templates & Live Preview – Choose a conversion-ready design or start from scratch
  • 7 Popup Positions & 8 Campaign Types – From fullscreen takeovers to subtle slide-ins
  • Boost Sales with Countdowns – Create urgency with Evergreen & Recurring timers
  • Advanced Gradients & Design – Full control over backgrounds, typography, and visual styling
  • Eye-Catching Animations – Control entrance and exit effects with precision timing
  • Smart Targeting & Scheduling – Control exactly who sees your notification bars and when
  • Real-Time Analytics & Reporting – Track impressions, clicks, CTR, and conversions visually
  • A/B Testing & Analytics – Compare variants, split traffic, and pick a winner automatically

Blocks

This plugin provides 4 blocks.

  • Hashbar Promo Banner
  • Hashbar Notification
  • Hashbar Countdown
  • Hashbar Promo Banner Image

Installation

Modern Way:

  1. Go to WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New
  2. Search for “HashBar”
  3. Click Install, then Activate

Manual Way:

  1. Download and unzip the plugin
  2. Upload hashbar-wp-notification-bar folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  3. Activate via the Plugins menu

After Activation:

  1. Go to HashBar menu in your WordPress admin
  2. Create a new Announcement Bar or Popup Campaign
  3. Customize using the visual editor with live preview
  4. Publish and watch your conversions grow!

FAQ

Is coding knowledge required?

No! HashBar features a visual editor with live preview. Pro users can add custom CSS for advanced styling.

Can I create unlimited notification bars?

Yes! Both Free and Pro versions allow unlimited bars and popups.

Does HashBar work with my theme?

Yes, HashBar works with all standard WordPress themes including Astra, OceanWP, GeneratePress, Kadence, Divi, and more.

Can I target visitors from specific countries?

Yes! Free version shows to all countries. Pro version allows targeting specific countries.

Does it work with page builders?

Yes! The Notification Bar integrates with Gutenberg (4 blocks), Elementor, WPBakery, King Composer, and Classic Editor. Announcement Bar and Popup Campaign have their own dedicated admin panel with live preview.

Can I schedule bars to appear automatically?

Yes! Set start and end dates with specific times. Pro adds recurring schedules.

Does HashBar include countdown timers?

Yes! Free includes fixed countdown. Pro adds recurring and evergreen timers.

Will HashBar slow down my website?

No! HashBar uses optimized asset delivery and lightweight code.

Is it mobile responsive?

Yes! All bars and popups are fully responsive with device-specific visibility options.

Can I track performance?

Yes! Built-in analytics tracks impressions, clicks, CTR, and conversions.

Does it work with WooCommerce?

Yes! Target specific products, categories, or shop pages. Coupons can auto-apply to cart.

Is WPML supported?

Yes! Full WPML compatibility for multilingual sites.

What is A/B testing?

Create multiple variants and automatically split traffic to find the best performer. Available in Pro.

What is an evergreen countdown?

A personalized timer that starts fresh for each visitor, creating individual urgency. Pro feature.

What triggers are available for popups?

8 triggers: Immediate, Time Delay, Exit Intent (Free), plus Scroll Depth, Element Click, User Inactivity, Element Visible, Page Views (Pro).

Can I capture leads?

Yes! Form builder with 11 field types and FREE Mailchimp integration included.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes! 30-day money-back guarantee on Pro purchases.

Reviews

dekabr 11, 2025 1 reply
If you’re in the editor and the button text is invalid or there’s an error it will look as though everything is okay but when a user loads your website and the bar appears the button will go to the developers website and not the link you chose. They opt to promote themselves shamelessly instead of giving a more postive user experience or giving insights on how you can fix the error. SHAME!
awgust 27, 2025 1 reply
What you see is what you get! A free plugin that allows multiple top bars is hard to find! Great job! 👏👏👏
mart 5, 2025 6 replies
[EDIT]Nevermind the below, it might very well be my environment. The authors responded quick and launched an update within hours to try to help, even if they couldn’t duplicate my issue. Impressive. As for the tool, it does what it is supposed to and is relatively easy even for my clients to use.[original]The review nag is so persistent. The hashbar works as expected. Easy to use, not too fancy, doesn’t cause me any trouble. Based on the nag alone, I’ll avoid this plugin for other sites.
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Contributors & Developers

“HashBar – Announcement, Notification Bar & Popup Campaign” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

Version: 1.9.0 – Date: 28 Jan 2026

  • Added: Popup Campaign with templates, 8 campaign types, 7 positions, and 8 smart triggers.
  • Added: Form Builder with 11 field types and Mailchimp integration.
  • Added: Popup Countdown Timer, Coupon Display, and Smooth Animations.
  • Added: Popup Analytics Dashboard and A/B Testing (Pro).
  • Added: Default CTA button text and sticky live preview in Announcement Bar Editor.
  • Improved: Page targeting and typography sections in Announcement Bar Editor.
  • Improved: Timezone select option with Site and visitor Timezone in Announcement Bar.

Version: 1.8.0 – Date: 06 Jan 2026

  • Added: Modern Announcement Bar with Templates, Countdown, Targeting, Animation, and Scheduling
  • Added: Announcement Bar Analytics
  • Added: Coupon code display with copy functionality
  • Improved: UI/UX for better user experience

Version: 1.7.5 – Date: 13 Nov 2025

  • Fixed: Admin notice display issue.

Version: 1.7.4 – Date: 23 Oct 2025

  • Improved: Minor UI update and optimizations.

Version: 1.7.3 – Date: 13 Oct 2025

  • Added: Scheduled Notifications filter option in notification list.
  • Improved: Filter logic to show only active scheduled notifications.
  • Fixed: Pagination reset issue when changing filters or search query.

Version: 1.7.2 – Date: 22 Sep 2025

  • Fixed: Schedule Notification Display issue.
  • Fixed: Draft Notification Switcher Enable/Disable issue.
  • Fixed: A few minor issues.

Version: 1.7.1 – Date: 06 Aug 2025

  • Fixed: Analytics Enable/Disable issue.

Version: 1.7.0 – Date: 06 Aug 2025

  • Improved: UI/UX for a better user experience
  • Fixed: Analytics report display issue.

Version: 1.6.1 – Date: 17 Jun 2025

  • Fixed: Notification position value change issue on reload.

Version: 1.6.0 – Date: 16 Apr 2025

  • Added: Compatibility with the latest WordPress version.

Version: 1.5.9 – Date: 05 Mar 2025

  • Fixed: Notice dismiss issue.

Version: 1.5.8 – Date: 04 Feb 2025

  • Added: Option to enable/disable sticky notification bar on top.

Version: 1.5.7 – Date: 01 Jan 2025

  • Added: Typography options for “Hashbar Notification” block.