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Lightning Headlines Marquee vs Google Alerts News Feed
Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Lightning Headlines Marquee
Lightning Headlines Marquee the lightning version of reusable component which can be accessed any where on the page layout to get any information be it company news, customer announcements or anything which gives insights to the users.
Shopifyfree
Google Alerts News Feed
This component utilises Google Alerts to provide tailored News within your Salesforce Org. Once you have set up a Google Alerts RSS feed (you need a Google Account to do this) you can embed the lightning components a Homepage or Record Detail pages.
Shopifyfree
At a glance
| Metric | Lightning Headlines Marquee | Google Alerts News Feed |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 3.8 ★ | 3.3 ★ |
| Total reviews | 5 | ★ 20 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | free | free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Listed features | — | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2020 | Jan 2019 |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageBased on the data on this page, Lightning Headlines Marquee is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange merchants — 3.8★ vs Google Alerts News Feed's 3.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Lightning Headlines Marquee at free, Google Alerts News Feed at free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Lightning Headlines Marquee; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Google Alerts News Feed's 20-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Lightning Headlines Marquee's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Salesforce AppExchange listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Lightning Headlines Marquee audit • Google Alerts News Feed audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Lightning Headlines Marquee | Google Alerts News Feed | |
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| Screenshots | — | — |
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| Last updated | — | — |
3. Features
As listed by each developerLightning Headlines Marquee
No features listed.
Google Alerts News Feed
- Google Alerts allows you to tailor the news you display from a huge number of sources on the internet.
- Includes the ability to reference a field on the record that holds the Google Alerts URL, so different records can display different news feeds.
- Component is styled similarly to the Salesforce News component, so provides both a list and carousel view,
4. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline5. Search rankings
Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized| Keyword | Lightning Headlines Marquee | Google Alerts News Feed |
|---|---|---|
| news | #23 | #5 |
| feeds | #38 | #118 |
9. App details
Long-form description · keyword frequencyLightning Headlines Marquee
Problem Let's consider some scenarios like a call center workplace where Salesforce is being used, every user will be busy with the cases, knowledge articles, customers etc. and for sales reps they will be busy with the Leads,Opportunities,Accounts and mostly spend their time in Logging calls,Sending Emails with customers, partners.There comes the idea of having in-built on screen component with latest news, updates, announcements from the managers to make sure all the employees under them aware of what they are going to do, what they have to do and many more scenarios. Solution 'Headlines Marquee' - the lightning version of reusable component which can be accessed any where on the page layout to get any information be it company news, customer announcements or anything which gives insights to the users while dealing with the customers. Features: 1. Easily configurable with Dynamic content. 2. Configured based on the user selected font-size, color etc. 3. Placed any where on the page layout. 4. Can be used as a home page component. 5. Available with two variants - right to left and bottom to top. 6. Dedicated lightning component for the utility bar.
Top keywords
- component4×2.06%
- customers3×1.55%
- page3×1.55%
- announcements2×1.03%
- busy2×1.03%
- etc2×1.03%
- layout2×1.03%
- lightning2×1.03%
- news2×1.03%
- page layout2×1.03%
- scenarios2×1.03%
- user2×1.03%
Google Alerts News Feed
This package contains a lighting component called 'Google Alert RSS Feed' which you can drop into either an Application Homepage or a Record Detail Page. If placed on a Record Detail Page you can specify the field on that object that stores the URL to be referenced, so you could have different news for each Account / Opportunity record. The package includes a custom field that is added to the Account object to stores this information, but the component can reference your own fields created on other objects. This package builds on the work done in the Salesforce Labs RSS Viewer application.
Top keywords
- package3×2.97%
- record3×2.97%
- account2×1.98%
- application2×1.98%
- component2×1.98%
- detail2×1.98%
- detail page2×1.98%
- field2×1.98%
- object2×1.98%
- page2×1.98%
- record detail2×1.98%
- record detail page2×1.98%
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonIs Lightning Headlines Marquee or Google Alerts News Feed cheaper?
Both Lightning Headlines Marquee and Google Alerts News Feed offer paid plans only. Lightning Headlines Marquee starts at free; Google Alerts News Feed starts at free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Which has better reviews, Lightning Headlines Marquee or Google Alerts News Feed?
Lightning Headlines Marquee has the higher average rating (3.8★ from 5 reviews) compared to Google Alerts News Feed (3.3★ from 20 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Should I choose Lightning Headlines Marquee or Google Alerts News Feed?
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Lightning Headlines Marquee fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Google Alerts News Feed is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Which is faster to set up, Lightning Headlines Marquee or Google Alerts News Feed?
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange marketplace. Google Alerts News Feed has more onboarding documentation maturity (20 reviews vs 5), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange stores?
Lightning Headlines Marquee typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (5 reviews). Google Alerts News Feed aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (20 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Can I migrate data between Lightning Headlines Marquee and Google Alerts News Feed?
Migration support varies by app and category. Lightning Headlines Marquee and Google Alerts News Feed both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Lightning Headlines Marquee" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.