CodeConfig: 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 13, 2026 for CodeConfig, Nov 8, 2026 for XB.
The short answer
- Only CodeConfig lists a free plan.
- CodeConfig lists 7 features XB’s listing doesn’t mention, including Countdown, Email signup, Multi-language.
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.
Basic
- · Banner Style Customization
- · Bar Position
- · Page Targeting
- · Unlimited rotating bars
- · Unlimited simple bars
Premium
- · Advanced analytics
- · Geolocation Targeting
- · Scheduling/Date Targeting
- · Translations
- · Unlimited running line bars
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAdd powerful announcement bars to your store in minutes — no code needed. Choose from sticky headers, smooth scrolling marquees, rotating carousels, or animated sliding bars. Display flash sale countdowns, shipping offers, and promo codes exactly where shoppers look. Target by location, page, or schedule to show the right message at the right time.
Xboost Announcement Bar allows you to quickly create animated announcement bars that capture attention and drive clicks. Choose from sticky, scrolling and rotating effects to display promotions, free shipping offers or flash sales. With smart geolocation & product targeting, plus simple setup and no code required, even beginners can launch professional-looking promotion bars in minutes.
- Create and display eye-catching announcement bars effortlessly
- Customize text, colors, and background to match your store's branding
- Target specific audiences by location, product, or customer type
- Set up advanced keyword targeting for precise message delivery
- 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 |  CodeConfig |  XB |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 567 |
| 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 | CodeConfig | XB |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 142 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | CodeConfig | XB |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | CodeConfig | XB |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #175 | #6(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #16 in Banners |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Nov 26, 2024 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | CodeConfig | Xboost |
FAQ
CodeConfig and XB: common questions
- Is CodeConfig or XB cheaper?
- Only CodeConfig 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.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- CodeConfig lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Countdown, Email signup, Multi-language, Performance tracking. 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 13, 2026 for CodeConfig, 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 13, 2026 for CodeConfig, 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.