Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar for Shopify App Store
By Hextom
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar is the #8 ranked notification app on Shopify, with a 4.9 average rating from 2,276 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 12, 2026.
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar is a Shopify App Store app by Hextom, launched October 2015. With a rating of 4.9★ from 2,276 reviews, it currently ranks #8 in the Notification category.
AppRanks data: Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar ranks #8 in Notification on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 31% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar is a category-leading Shopify app with an established review history. It is listed in the Notification category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2,276 reviews show steady adoption but the app hasn't crossed the heavy-volume bar yet. Review accumulation at this stage tends to come from segment-specific use cases rather than universal adoption, so fit-to-stack matters more than category-leader brand recognition. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Shopify App Store listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.9★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +2,276 reviews provide statistical reliability for the rating average
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Hextom — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited public install-count data — adoption depth is harder to verify without Shopify's explicit number
Looking to switch from Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar?
See Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar's alternatives ranked by audit score, rating, and review velocity.
About Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar
How Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar works
Always keeping your customers in the loop about your business updates, promotions, and events is a key element of managing customer relationships. Quick Announcement Bar makes this easier and quicker. You can add a fully customizable banner on your website with a few clicks, inform your customers.
You can have multiple bars shown in rotation or with various animations. You can offer different sales on different bars for different geo locations, customers, pages, etc, and optimize the return.
Screenshots
Key features
- Present your sales events with a customized bar, increase awareness and sales
- Advanced targeting geo location, customer, page, product, device targeting
- Scheduling, you can plan sales in advance for events like Black Friday
- Fully customizable with various rotation & animation, background images & styles
- Supports all pages, 1-click to enable, no coding required
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- A/B TestingRun experiments to compare variations and optimize user experience.Differentiator
- AnalyticsAccess and analyze data to gain insights into your business performance.Common
- AnimationsAdd animations to enhance user engagement on your site.Common
- Automated SchedulingAutomatically schedule tasks and appointments based on set criteria.Common
- Banner PositioningDefine specific positions for banners to optimize user engagement.table-stakes
- Promotional BannersDesign and display eye-catching banners to promote your products or services.Common
- Basic Plan Plus FeaturesEnjoy additional features beyond the standard basic plan offerings.Common
- Behavior TargetingTarget specific customer segments based on their behavior patterns.Common
- Behavior TrackingAnalyze user behavior to improve engagement and retention.Common
- BOGO DiscountsOffer buy-one-get-one promotions to encourage customer purchases.
- Button AnimationAdd animations to buttons for enhanced user engagement.
- Campaign TargetingTarget specific audiences with tailored marketing campaigns for better results.Differentiator
- Cart DiscountsApply discounts at checkout to incentivize purchases.
- Coupon CodesCreate and manage coupon codes to attract customers and boost sales.Common
- Custom BackgroundsEnhance your store's appearance with personalized background images.table-stakes
- Custom CampaignsCreate tailored marketing campaigns to engage your audience effectively.Common
- Custom CSS StylingApply custom CSS to personalize the look and feel of your store.Common
- Customer SegmentationSegment customers based on behavior and demographics for targeted marketing.Differentiator
- Custom FontsUse and manage custom fonts to enhance your design.Differentiator
- Device TargetingTarget specific devices to optimize marketing campaigns and user experience.Common
- Discount CodesCreate and manage discount codes to incentivize purchases.Niche
- Percentage and Volume DiscountsApply percentage and volume discounts to incentivize purchases.Common
- EditorUtilize a powerful editor for modifying and enhancing your content.Differentiator
- Email AutomationAutomate your email marketing campaigns for better engagement and efficiency.Common
- Emoji and Sticker SupportEnhance communication with emojis and stickers in chats.Common
- Data FilteringApply filters to sort and find specific data quickly and easily.
- Fixed and Flat DiscountsOffer fixed and flat discounts to enhance customer engagement.
- Font and Color CustomizationCustomize the font style and color to match your brand identity.table-stakes
- Free Shipping OptionsOffer free shipping to enhance customer satisfaction and sales.Common
- Geolocation ServicesUtilize geolocation to enhance customer experiences and location-based services.Common
- Geo-TargetingDeliver content and campaigns based on users' geographic locations.Common
- Geo TargetingUtilize geo targeting to optimize sales strategies with Shopify Markets.Common
- Limited-Time OffersCreate promotions that are available for a limited time to encourage quick purchases.Common
- Links And ButtonsAdd clickable links and buttons to enhance user engagement on your site.table-stakes
- LocalizationAdapt your content and offerings to different languages and regions.Common
- Mobile Responsive DesignEnsure your site is mobile-friendly and adapts to all devices.table-stakes
- Multi-Announcement FeatureSend announcements to multiple channels or stores simultaneously.table-stakes
- Multi-Language SupportOffer a multilingual experience for your customers.Common
- Notification ManagementSend and manage notifications to keep users informed.Common
- Page TargetingTarget specific pages to different audiences for personalized experiences.Differentiator
- Performance TrackingMonitor and analyze key performance metrics in real-time.Differentiator
- Product and Checkout PageManage and customize your product and checkout pages for better user experience.Differentiator
- Promotional RewardsRun promotional campaigns that offer rewards to incentivize purchases.table-stakes
- Real-Time AnalyticsAnalyze data as it happens for immediate insights.Differentiator
- Rule-Based TriggersImplement triggers based on defined rules for automated actions.Differentiator
- Content SchedulingSchedule content to be published at specific times automatically.Common
- Sticky DisplayKeep important elements visible as users scroll through your site.table-stakes
- Store TranslationTranslate your entire store into multiple languages seamlessly.
- Tagging SystemImplement a tagging system to enhance organization and searchability.Common
- Customer Targeting FeaturesUtilize targeting options to reach specific customer demographics effectively.Differentiator
- Template ManagementCreate and manage templates for consistent branding and messaging.Common
- Order Tracking FeaturesProvide customers with tracking information for their orders.Common
- Unlimited Active BarsUtilize unlimited active bars for notifications and alerts on your site.Common
- Shipping NotificationsNotify customers about their shipping status and delivery updates.
- Unlimited BannersDisplay an unlimited number of banners for promotions and announcements.Common
Pricing plans
Basic
|
Premium9.99/month
|
Category rankings
As of Jul 12, 2026- Notification#8of 26Top 31%
- Promotion#9of 31Top 30%
- Banner#23of 346Top 7%
- Discount#79of 338Top 24%
See 90-day rank history for each category
Track daily rank changes, category shifts, and position volatility.
Featured placements
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar has been featured in the following sections on Shopify App Store in the last 30 days:
- categoryRecommended promotion apps
Keyword rankings
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar ranks for 6 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #5
- Rank #6
- 3.bannerRank #10
Competitors & alternatives
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked notification apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar?
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 2,276 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2015. It is listed under the Notification category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Hextom.
Is Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar free?
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Paid tiers Premium unlock additional features for teams that outgrow the free plan. Pricing details on this page are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and refresh on each scrape cycle.
How does Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar compare to alternatives?
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar currently ranks #8 of 26 apps in the Notification category on Shopify. The closest tracked alternatives are TA Banner Slider, Sales Pop up, Attrac Popup, Announcement Bar, and Hoppy Free Shipping Bar Upsell — each shares categories, pricing patterns, or feature signals with Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar. AppRanks publishes daily side-by-side comparisons (rating, review velocity, ranking deltas, pricing) so merchants can pick the option that fits their store size, integrations, and budget tier.
Who uses Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar?
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base of 2,276 signals a mature user community spanning small, mid-market, and enterprise merchants. It is part of the Notification category on Shopify.
Where does Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar rank on Shopify?
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar currently sits at position #8 in the Notification category on Shopify. That places it in the top 31% of 26 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.
What does Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar integrate with?
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar lists 2 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are Shopify Admin, Hextom: Translate & Currency. Integration data is mirrored from the live Shopify listing on each refresh, so the set above tracks whatever the developer has currently published — it does not reflect deeper compatibility AppRanks has not been able to verify from public data.
What languages does Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar support?
Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar declares support for 10 languages on its Shopify marketplace listing: English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Japanese, with 4 additional locales documented on the marketplace listing. Language coverage is the locale set the developer has explicitly translated the app interface into — a broader set typically maps to a developer with international merchant traction.