About this plugin
Festival Banner is a powerful yet simple plugin for displaying promotional banners, announcement bars, holiday greetings, and festive messages on your WordPress website.
Whether you’re running a seasonal sale, sharing a cookie notice, promoting an upcoming event, or welcoming visitors — Festival Banner gives you full control over how and where your banners appear, with zero coding required.
Key Features
6 Banner Positions
- Top Bar — Fixed bar pinned to the very top of the viewport
- Bottom Bar — Fixed bar pinned to the bottom of the viewport
- Floating — Small card anchored to any corner of the screen
- Modal / Popup — Centered overlay with configurable delay
- Side Banner — Vertical strip on the left, right, or both sides
- Inline — Embed anywhere using a simple shortcode
Rich Content & Styling
- Write banner content with basic HTML ( <strong>, <a href>, <em>, etc.)
- Upload a banner image via the WordPress Media Library
- Choose background and text colors with a built-in color picker
- Set layout direction: horizontal or vertical
- Set content alignment: left, center, or right
Call to Action Button
- Add a button with a custom label and URL
- Choose button background and text colors independently
- Option to open the link in a new tab
Animations
- Choose an entry animation: Fade In, Slide In, or None
Smart Scheduling
- Set a start date and/or end date for each banner
- Expired banners are hidden automatically — no manual intervention needed
Dismissible Banners
- Let visitors close banners with a single click
- Dismissed state is saved in localStorage so it persists across page loads
Page Targeting
- Show on All Pages
- Show on Homepage Only
- Show on Specific Pages or Posts — pick exactly which ones from a searchable list
Live Preview
- See exactly how your banner will look — in real time — while you fill in the form
Multiple Banners
- Create and manage as many banners as you need
- Each banner has its own settings, schedule, and targeting rules
Getting Started
- Install and activate the plugin
- Go to WP Admin → Festival Banners
- Click Add New Banner
- Fill in your content, choose a position, pick your colors
- Set Status to Active and click Create Banner
Your banner is now live on your site!
Inline Shortcode
For Inline banners, paste the shortcode into any page, post, or widget:
[festival_banner id="123"]
Who Is This Plugin For?
- Store owners running seasonal sales or free shipping promotions
- Bloggers sharing announcements or newsletter sign-ups
- Agencies displaying cookie consent or GDPR notices
- Event organizers counting down to a launch or registration deadline
- Anyone who wants a clean, customizable banner without bloated page builders