Widgetic (News Headlines)

Shopify page builder app by Widgetic·Display breaking news and updates on your website in a scrolling ticker interface

Snapshot

#274of 356 inPage builder

Widgetic (News Headlines) is newly listed on the Shopify App Store. Ongoing.AI is observing daily category rank, search-keyword position, install footprint, and listing changes from launch — first tracked May 28, 2026. The trajectory is being captured before the first reviews accumulate.

CategoriesPage builder

Pricing

From $4/mo

freemium

Built for Shopify

No

Years live

9

launched May 16, 2017

Last updated

Jun 30, 2026

Shopify listing

Catalog position

Where Widgetic (News Headlines) sits in the App Store.

Rank and percentile inside the Page builder category — the competitive shape of the niche around this app.

Rank in Page builder

#274

of 356 active apps

Review count percentile

0th

vs category siblings

Rating percentile

0th

vs category siblings

Years on App Store

9

since 2017

Listing change cadence

What Widgetic (News Headlines) has changed lately.

Every pricing tweak, tagline refresh, and Shopify-side listing ping. Captured from Ongoing.AI’s per-scrape diff log — the cadence and the content of changes, in one strip.

Listing changes · last 21 days+12shopify_lastmod: 2026-06-02 → 2026-06-16shopify_lastmod: 2026-06-16 → 2026-06-26shopify_lastmod: 2026-06-26 → 2026-06-27shopify_lastmod: 2026-06-27 → 2026-06-30Jun 13, 26Jun 23, 26Jul 4, 26

Shopify Lastmod · Jul 1

2026-06-27 → 2026-06-30

Shopify Lastmod · Jun 28

2026-06-26 → 2026-06-27

Shopify Lastmod · Jun 27

2026-06-16 → 2026-06-26

PricingIdentity & listingCadence

Plans

Widgetic (News Headlines) pricing tiers.

Free

Free

  • Free forever.
  • Explore the app and its benefits before upgrading.
  • The free account allows up to 5 headlines and 1 RSS feed.

Premium

$4.99/month

  • Remove branding.
  • Add unlimited items.
  • Randomize the items.
  • Technical support (for yearly plan).

Capabilities

What Widgetic (News Headlines) can do.

The 2 capabilities Widgetic (News Headlines) lists across its category, in Shopify’s own taxonomy. Pulled directly from the App Store listing.

Page types

1
  • About us pages

Managing pages

1
  • Editor tool

FAQ

Widgetic (News Headlines) — frequently asked questions.

What is Widgetic (News Headlines) on Shopify?
Widgetic (News Headlines) is a Shopify app in the Page builder category. This app is particularly useful for businesses that offer time-sensitive promotions because it helps to create a sense of urgency among visitors. By displaying the limited-time promotions in a scrolling ticker, visitors are more likely to take action and make a purchase before the promotion ends. This can lead to increased sales and revenue for your business.
How much does Widgetic (News Headlines) cost?
Widgetic (News Headlines) offers a free plan and a single paid plan at $4/month. The free plan includes Free forever., Explore the app and its benefits before upgrading., and The free account allows up to 5 headlines and 1 RSS feed.. The paid plan unlocks advanced features like additional integrations, automations, and deeper customization.
Is Widgetic (News Headlines) free?
Yes — Widgetic (News Headlines) offers a free plan alongside paid options. The free plan includes Free forever., Explore the app and its benefits before upgrading., and The free account allows up to 5 headlines and 1 RSS feed.. Paid plans start at $4/month for advanced features.
When was Widgetic (News Headlines) launched?
Widgetic (News Headlines) launched on May 16, 2017 — over 9 years on the Shopify App Store.
Is Widgetic (News Headlines) Built for Shopify?
Widgetic (News Headlines) does not currently carry Shopify's Built for Shopify badge. The badge is awarded to apps that meet Shopify's published standards for performance, ease of use, and merchant value — many high-quality apps operate without it.
What are the best Widgetic (News Headlines) alternatives?
Merchants commonly compare Widgetic (News Headlines) with PageFly Landing Page Builder, GemPages Landing Page Builder, EComposer Landing Page Builder, and Section Store. Each alternative covers a similar use case but differs on pricing model, integration depth, and the specific themes merchants praise in reviews — see the alternatives section above for a side-by-side.

Methodology

Where the numbers come from.

Ratings, review counts, pricing tiers, “Built for Shopify”, launch date, and category memberships come from the live Shopify App Store listing — refreshed daily by Ongoing.AI’s crawler. The review-count trajectory is the diff between today’s snapshot and snapshots from 7 and 28 days ago. Topic counts and sentiment come from the review corpus, topic-tagged with Claude. Install footprint is observed via Ongoing.AI’s tech-detection pass against actively-tracked Shopify storefronts. Catalog position is computed at snapshot time against every active app sharing the primary category. Snapshot generated .

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