BL Scrolling Announcement Bar vs XB: Announcement Bars & Banner
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 30, 2026 for BL Scrolling Announcement Bar, Nov 8, 2026 for XB.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: BL Scrolling Announcement Bar 5.0 from 7 reviews and XB 5.0 from 142 reviews.
- Only BL Scrolling Announcement Bar lists a free plan.
- XB lists 4 features BL Scrolling Announcement Bar’s listing doesn’t mention, including Campaign targeting, Custom CSS, Geo-targeting.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE FOR PARTNERS
- · Free for all partner development stores
- · Test the app on dev stores before launch
MONTHLY
- · Background & Content images.
- · Fully customizable.
- · In-page announcements.
- · Multiple announcements on the same page.
- · Top header announcement.
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureElevate your store with a dynamic scrolling announcement bar or marquee banner that brings your messages to life. Highlight promotions, updates, and key info with animated banners that grab attention. Fully customizable: adjust speed, add images, and choose placement (top or within the page). Perfect for showcasing sales, discounts, or urgent news, this announcement bar ensures your updates stand out.
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- Customize your scrolling announcement bar to match your brand’s unique style.
- Animate your scrolling announcement bar to grab attention and boost engagement.
- Place your announcement bar at the top or within the page for visibility.
- Add images to your scrolling announcement bar for visually appealing messages.
- Smart Conditions: show bars by device, location, time, or specific pages
- Animated Announcement Bar: eye-catching animated effects
- Multiple Templates: choose ready-made designs and customize them easily
- Smart Geolocation & Product Targeting: show bars by location & product pages
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  BL Scrolling Announcement Bar |  XB |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 588 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +28 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 41 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 9% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | BL Scrolling Announcement Bar | XB |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 7 | 142(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | BL Scrolling Announcement Bar | XB |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $1.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | BL Scrolling Announcement Bar | XB |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #21 | #6(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #2 on Pricing moves in Banners | #16 in Banners |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Launched | Oct 10, 2024 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Languages | 6 | 1 |
| Developer | BACKLIP | Xboost |
FAQ
BL Scrolling Announcement Bar and XB: common questions
- Is BL Scrolling Announcement Bar or XB cheaper?
- Only BL Scrolling Announcement Bar lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, BL Scrolling Announcement Bar or XB?
- On the Shopify App Store: BL Scrolling Announcement Bar 5.0 from 7 reviews and XB 5.0 from 142 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- BL Scrolling Announcement Bar lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as GDPR compliance, Multi-language. XB lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Campaign targeting, Custom CSS, Geo-targeting, Scheduling. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 30, 2026 for BL Scrolling Announcement Bar, Nov 8, 2026 for XB; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 30, 2026 for BL Scrolling Announcement Bar, Nov 8, 2026 for XB. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.