=== HashBar - WordPress Notification Bar ===
Contributors: devitemsllc, htplugins, hasthemes, zenaulislam, aslamhasib, yeasinrony, madhusudandev
Tags: notification bar, announcement bar, sticky bar, promo bar, countdown timer
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.8.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create unlimited notification bars with countdown timers, A/B testing, country targeting, and advanced analytics. No coding required. 

== Description == 
= 🔔 The Most Powerful WordPress Notification Bar Plugin =

[**HashBar**](https://hasthemes.com/plugins/wordpress-notification-bar-plugin/) is a powerful WordPress Notification Bar Plugin that will take your WordPress site to the next level. Create **unlimited announcement bars** with advanced customization options, professional design controls, and intelligent targeting to maximize your engagement and conversions.

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

👉 [**Plugin Landing Page**](https://hasthemes.com/plugins/wordpress-notification-bar-plugin/) | [**Live Demo**](https://theplugindemo.com/hashbar/) | [**Purchase Pro**](https://hasthemes.com/plugins/wordpress-notification-bar-plugin/#hasbar-price) | [**Documentation**](https://hasthemes.com/docs/hashbar/) | [**Support**](https://hasthemes.com/contact-us/) 👈

= 🎬 Video Tutorial =

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBmDMjYshpc

= 🎯 Key Highlights =

* 🎨 **Advanced Design Options** – Choose from solid colors, beautiful gradients, or background images for eye-catching notifications
* 💻 **Custom CSS Editor (Pro)** – Add professional CSS styling with a code editor featuring syntax highlighting
* 📊 **A/B Testing (Pro)** – Test multiple variations of your notification bars to find the winning design
* 🎬 **5 Entry & 5 Exit Animations** – Multiple animation options to grab attention (Free version includes all 10!)
* 📈 **Comprehensive Analytics** – Track impressions, clicks, and CTR to measure success
* 🎯 **Smart Targeting** – Display notifications based on pages, devices, countries, and user behavior
* ⏱️ **Countdown Timers** – Create urgency with fixed, recurring, or evergreen countdown timers
* 📝 **Message Rotation (Pro)** – Rotate multiple messages with automated scheduling
* 🔧 **Easy to Use** – Intuitive admin interface with live preview of changes

HashBar is an easy-to-install plugin for WordPress, allowing you to easily create notification bars that work perfectly on all resolutions (Desktop/Tablet/Mobile). With options for custom backgrounds, beautiful gradients, professional CSS styling (Pro), and stunning animations, there's no way your notifications won't be noticed!

= ✨ Main Features =

**🔌 Page Builder Compatibility**

* ✅ **Gutenberg support** – 4 native blocks included
* ✅ **Elementor Page builder support**
* ✅ **WPBakery Page builder support**
* ✅ **King Composer Page builder support**
* ✅ **Classic editor** – Shortcode generator included

**📍 Positioning Options**

* ✅ **Custom positioning** – Top, Bottom, Left Wall, Right Wall, Promo Banner Top, Promo Banner Bottom
* ✅ **Option to load the notification as minimized**
* ✅ **Show / Hide notification based on scroll position**
* ✅ **Show / Hide the close button**
* ✅ **Option to add close button text**
* ✅ **Option to add open button text**

**📱 Device Controls**

* ✅ **Option to show/hide notification for Desktop Device**
* ✅ **Option to show/hide notification for Mobile Device**
* ✅ **Customize mobile device breakpoint**

**🍪 Display Behavior**

* ✅ **Don't show notification after close**
* ✅ **Keep Closed** – After manually closing once, it will be kept closed from all pages
* ✅ **Set how many times the notification should be shown**
* ✅ **Enable/Disable analytics for the notifications**

**📦 Gutenberg Blocks**

* ✅ **Promo Banner Gutenberg Block**
* ✅ **Promo Banner Image Gutenberg Block**
* ✅ **Countdown Block for Gutenberg editor**
* ✅ **Hashbar Notification Block**

**🌐 Compatibility**

* ✅ **Compatible with WPML** – Full multilingual support

= 🎨 Announcement Bar Features =

**Design & Styling**

* ✅ **Background Color** – Solid color picker with presets
* ⭐ **Background Gradient (Pro)** – Beautiful gradient backgrounds with preset directions (To Bottom, To Right, To Bottom Right, To Bottom Left)
* ⭐ **Background Image (Pro)** – Upload and customize background images with size control (Cover, Contain, Auto)
* ✅ **Text Color** – Customizable text color
* ✅ **Typography Control** – Customize fonts, sizes, and text weights to match your brand
* ✅ **Custom Padding** – Individual control for top, right, bottom, left padding
* ✅ **Bar Height** – Adjustable height from 40-200px
* ✅ **Text Alignment** – Left, center, and right alignment
* ⭐ **Custom CSS Editor (Pro)** – Professional code editor with CSS syntax highlighting for advanced styling

**✨ Animations**

* ✅ **5 Entry Animations** – Slide Down, Slide Up, Bounce In, Zoom In, Rotate In
* ✅ **5 Exit Animations** – Fade Out, Slide Out Up, Slide Out Down, Bounce Out, Zoom Out
* ✅ **Duration Control** – 100ms to 2000ms for smooth animation effects

**📝 Content & Messaging**

* ✅ **Call-to-Action (CTA) Buttons** – Customizable button text, URL, color, and target
* ✅ **Close Button** – User-friendly dismissal with custom color and text
* ✅ **Coupon Code Display** – Show promotional codes with copy functionality
* ⭐ **Message Rotation (Pro)** – Rotate multiple messages with scheduling options

**⏰ Countdown Timers**

* ✅ **Fixed Type Countdown** – Count down to a specific date and time
* ⭐ **Recurring Countdown (Pro)** – Timer resets daily on selected days
* ⭐ **Evergreen Countdown (Pro)** – Individual timer per visitor for FOMO effect
* ✅ **Timezone Support** – UTC and major timezone options
* ✅ **Display Options** – Toggle days, hours, minutes, seconds

**📅 Scheduling & Timing**

* ✅ **Date Scheduling** – Set start and end dates for notifications
* ✅ **Time Scheduling** – Specify exact times (hour and minute)
* ✅ **Time on Site** – Show after X seconds on page
* ✅ **Duration Control** – All animations support 100ms-2000ms customization

= 🎯 Targeting Options =

* ✅ **Entire Site** – Show notification across your whole website
* ✅ **Homepage Only** – Display only on your homepage
* ✅ **Specific Posts/Pages/Products** – Target individual content
* ⭐ **Product Categories (Pro)** – Show on all products of certain WooCommerce categories
* ✅ **By ID** – Target specific Page/Post/Custom Posts using their ID
* ✅ **URL Parameter** – Show based on certain URL visits
* ✅ **All Pages** – Display on all pages
* ✅ **All Posts** – Display on all posts
* ✅ **All Products** – Display on all WooCommerce products
* ✅ **Country Targeting** – Display based on visitor location (**50+ countries FREE!**)
* ✅ **User Type Targeting** – Show to logged-in users or guests
* ✅ And much more targeting options available!

= 📊 Analytics Options =

* ✅ **Total Clicks** – Track all click interactions
* ✅ **Total Views** – Monitor impressions
* ✅ **Click Through Rate (CTR)** – Automatic calculation
* ✅ **Unique IP Tracking** – Count only 1 record from each IP for accurate analytics
* ✅ **User Type Filtering** – Record analytics from All Users / Guest Users / Registered Users
* ⭐ **Per-Bar Analytics (Pro)** – Track analytics for each notification bar separately

= 🎨 Design Customization Options =

* ✅ Content Background color
* ⭐ Content Background Gradient (Pro)
* ⭐ Content Background Image (Pro)
* ✅ Content Text Color
* ✅ Background Opacity
* ✅ Close Button BG Color
* ✅ Close Button Color
* ✅ Close Button Hover Color
* ✅ Close Button Hover BG Color
* ✅ Open Button BG Color
* ✅ Open Button Color
* ✅ Open Button Hover Color
* ✅ Open Button Hover BG Color
* ✅ Notification bar margin and padding

= ⭐ Pro Exclusive Features =

* ⭐ **Exclude certain page/post/custom post** from showing the notification bar
* ⭐ **Support for Sticky/Transparent header**
* ⭐ **Schedule notification to appear** automatically on your chosen date/time
* ⭐ **Schedule notification to disappear** automatically after your chosen date/time
* ⭐ **Recurring Countdown** – Timer automatically restarts once the time is over
* ⭐ **A/B Testing** – Test multiple variants and find the winner
* ⭐ **Custom CSS Editor** – Professional code editor with syntax highlighting
* ⭐ **Background Gradients** – 4 preset gradient directions
* ⭐ **Background Images** – Upload custom images with size control
* ⭐ **Message Rotation** – Rotate unlimited messages automatically
* ⭐ **Extended Cookie Duration** – 7 preset duration options

= 📚 Template Library =

HashBar includes **professionally designed notification bar templates** ready to use, helping you get started quickly with beautiful, conversion-focused designs:

**🆓 Free Templates:**

* ✅ **Classic** – Simple and clean notification banner for any message
* ✅ **Sale Alert** – Perfect for promoting limited-time sales and special offers
* ✅ **Free Shipping** – Announce free shipping or delivery promotions to customers
* ✅ **Info Banner** – Display important information or system updates
* ✅ **Countdown Sale** – Create urgency with integrated countdown timers for time-limited offers
* ✅ **Coupon Display** – Showcase and distribute coupon codes with copy functionality
* ✅ **Minimal Elegant** – Elegant design with quality-focused messaging for premium brands
* ✅ **Urgent Alert** – High-impact alerts with time-sensitive messaging and attention-grabbing design

**⭐ Pro Templates:**

* ⭐ **Trust Builder** – Build customer confidence with security and guarantee information
* ⭐ **New Launch** – Announce new arrivals and product launches with eye-catching design
* ⭐ **Premium Gold** – Exclusive luxury design with dark aesthetics for VIP offers
* ⭐ **Holiday Special** – Seasonal promotion template (Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas)
* ⭐ **Summer Vibes** – Bright and energetic seasonal sales layout
* ⭐ **Social Media** – Grow your following on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter
* ⭐ **Bundle Deal** – Promote product bundles or "Buy X Get Y" offers
* ⭐ **VIP Exclusive** – Special access or member-only announcement designs
* ⭐ **Early Bird** – Pre-order or early access promotion with countdowns

All templates are **fully customizable** with all design options including colors, gradients, background images, fonts, animations, and custom CSS (Pro). Each template can be tailored to match your brand and messaging needs perfectly.

= 🌐 WPML Compatibility =

HashBar offers **seamless integration with WPML**, the leading multilingual translation plugin in the industry. This integration allows you to easily translate and localize your website with the plugin, making it accessible to a global audience in their preferred languages. With HashBar, you can break through language barriers and expand your reach like never before.

= 📊 Use Cases =

HashBar is perfect for:

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

= 🔥 Other Popular Plugins by HasThemes =

* [**ShopLentor (formerly WooLentor)**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woolentor-addons/) – WooCommerce page builder plugin with 120+ free Elementor widgets, 110+ WooCommerce templates, and Gutenberg Blocks. Best alternative for ShopReady, Kadence, JetWidgets, ShopEngine, and CoDesigner.

* [**HT Mega For Elementor**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ht-mega-for-elementor/) – Elementor Addons with 135+ professional widgets, AI-powered content writer, theme builder, and 790+ ready-made blocks. Works like ElementsKit, Essential Addons, Royal Elementor Addons.


* [**WP Plugin Manager**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-plugin-manager/) – Disable certain plugins on specific pages or posts for better performance. Activate or deactivate plugins on a per-page basis.

* [**Extensions For CF7**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/extensions-for-cf7/) – Contact Form 7 Database, Conditional Fields, and Mailchimp integration for lead generation.

* [**Whols**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/whols/) – WooCommerce wholesale pricing plugin. Set wholesale prices, custom registration fields, and minimum requirements. Works like Wholesale Suite, B2Bking.

* [**JustTables**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/just-tables/) – WooCommerce product table plugin with 28 pre-built columns, custom fields support, and drag-and-drop ordering.

* [**Swatchly**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/swatchly/) – WooCommerce product variation swatches with color, label, and image swatch types.

* [**HT Slider For Elementor**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ht-slider-for-elementor/) – Powerful slider addon for Elementor with custom styling options and navigation controls.

* [**HT Contact Form**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ht-contactform/) – Elementor addon for Contact Form 7 with drag-and-drop and custom styling options.

Wanna see the pro version? [**Check it out now!**](https://hasthemes.com/plugins/wordpress-notification-bar-plugin/#hasbar-price)

= 💬 Need Help? =

Is there any feature that you want to get in this plugin?
Needs assistance to use this plugin?

* 🎫 [**Create a Support Ticket**](https://hasthemes.com/contact-us/)
* 💡 [**Feature Request / Bug Report**](https://hasthemes.com/wishform/)
* 📚 [**Documentation**](https://hasthemes.com/docs/hashbar/)

== Changelog ==
= Version: 1.8.0 - Date: 06 Jan 2026 =
* Added: Modern Announcement Bar with Templates, Countdown timer, Targeting, Position, Animation, and Scheduling options.
* Added: Announcement Bar Analytics for tracking impressions, clicks, and CTR.
* Added: Coupon code display with copy functionality for Announcement Bars.
* Improved: UI/UX for a 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.


== Installation ==
This section describes how to install the HashBar – WordPress Notification Bar plugin and get it working.

= 1) Install =

= Modern Way: =
1. Go to the WordPress Dashboard "Add New Plugin" section.
2. Search For "HashBar".
3. Install, then Activate it.

= Old Way: =
1. Unzip (if it is zipped) and Upload `hashbar-wp-notification-bar ` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress

= 2) Configure =
1. After install and activate the plugin you will get a notice to install CMB2 Plugin, please install it to get this plugin's full functionality
2. To install the plugin click on the "install" link from the notification
3. ‘HashBars’ Menu will be appear in Backend
4. Create new HashBar and relax!

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.8.0 =
🎉 Major update! Template Library with 10 professional templates, Custom CSS Editor, Background Gradients & Images. Update recommended!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is coding knowledge required to use HashBar? =

**No coding knowledge is required!** HashBar features a visual editor with live preview. You can create professional notification bars using simple controls. However, the Pro version includes a **Custom CSS Editor** for advanced users who want more control.

= Can I create unlimited notification bars? =

**Yes!** Both Free and Pro versions allow you to create **unlimited notification bars**. Display different messages on different pages, or show multiple bars simultaneously.

= Does HashBar work with my theme? =

**Yes**, HashBar is designed to work with **all standard WordPress themes**. It has been tested with popular themes like Astra, OceanWP, GeneratePress, Kadence, Divi, and many others.

= Can I target visitors from specific countries? =

**Yes!** HashBar includes **country targeting for 50+ countries in the FREE version**. You can show different notification bars to visitors from different countries.

= Does HashBar work with Elementor, Gutenberg, and other page builders? =

**Absolutely!** HashBar works seamlessly with:

* **Gutenberg** (includes 4 native blocks)
* **Elementor**
* **WPBakery Page Builder**
* **King Composer**
* **Classic Editor** (via shortcodes)

= Can I schedule notification bars to appear and disappear automatically? =

**Yes!** You can set **start and end dates with specific times**. Your notification bars will automatically appear and disappear based on your schedule.

= Does HashBar include a countdown timer? =

**Yes!** The Free version includes a **fixed countdown timer**. The Pro version adds **recurring countdown** (resets daily) and **evergreen countdown** (personalized per visitor for FOMO effect).

= Will HashBar slow down my website? =

**No!** HashBar is built with **performance in mind**. It uses optimized asset delivery, lazy loading, and lightweight code. The notification bars load smoothly without affecting your page speed.

= Is HashBar mobile responsive? =

**Yes!** All notification bars are **fully responsive**. You can also set different visibility options for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

= Can I track how my notification bars are performing? =

**Yes!** HashBar includes a **built-in analytics dashboard** that tracks impressions, clicks, and click-through rate (CTR). The Pro version adds per-variant tracking for A/B tests.

= Does HashBar work with WooCommerce? =

**Yes!** HashBar integrates with **WooCommerce**. You can target specific products, product categories, or display bars only on your shop pages.

= Can I use HashBar with WPML for multilingual sites? =

**Yes!** HashBar is **fully compatible with WPML**, allowing you to create translated notification bars for your multilingual website.

= What is A/B testing and is it available? =

**A/B testing** allows you to create multiple variants of your notification bar and automatically split traffic between them to find the best performer. This feature is available in the **Pro version**.

= What is an evergreen countdown timer? =

An **evergreen countdown** is a personalized timer that starts fresh for each visitor. Unlike fixed countdowns, every visitor sees their own countdown, creating a **personalized sense of urgency (FOMO effect)**. This is a **Pro feature**.

= Is there a money-back guarantee? =

**Yes!** HashBar Pro comes with a **30-day money-back guarantee**. If you're not satisfied, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

= How do I get support? =

**Free users** can access community support through WordPress.org forums. **Pro users** get **priority email support** through the HasThemes support system.


== Screenshots ==
1. **All Notification Bars** – List view with live preview and quick actions
2. **Analytics Overview** – Track impressions, clicks, and CTR in real-time
3. **Design Tab** – Background Color, Gradient, and Image Options
4. **Animation Options** – 5 Entry and 5 Exit Animations with duration control
5. **Countdown Timer** – Fixed, Recurring, and Evergreen Options
6. **Content & Messaging** – Message, CTA Buttons, Link Target
7. **Targeting Options** – Smart Page, Device, and Country Targeting
8. **Template Library** – Professionally designed ready-to-use templates
9. **A/B Testing Dashboard** – Variant performance metrics and winner detection (Pro)