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.
Is there a free plan, or do I have to pay right away?
Yes, there is a permanently free Basic plan. It includes a fully customizable banner with device targeting, page targeting, link/button support, and emoji support. The Premium plan costs $9.99/month (or $99/year) and unlocks features like unlimited active bars, multi-bar rotation, geo-targeting, auto-scheduling, bar background images, and custom CSS. A 7-day free trial is available for the Premium plan.
How long does setup take — can I do it without a developer?
Setup requires no coding and can be done with a single click. According to Hextom's own case study page, a banner can be configured within 30 seconds using curated templates. Merchants consistently describe the installation as frictionless and the interface as self-explanatory.
Will this app slow down my store?
Merchants and Shopify's own assessment indicate minimal performance impact. The app holds the 'Built for Shopify' badge, which means it meets Shopify's highest standards for performance, design, and integration. Multiple merchant reviews specifically call out that the app has minimal impact on storefront performance.
Does it work with my existing Shopify theme?
Yes — the app supports all pages and is described as compatible with Shopify themes out of the box, including Shopify Plus themes like Dawn. It is a 'Built for Shopify' certified app, which requires passing Shopify's strict compatibility standards, and merchants using themes like Dawn have confirmed it works seamlessly.
Can I show different bars to different customers or in different countries?
Yes, advanced targeting is available on the Premium plan. You can target by geo-location (with Shopify Markets support), customer type, specific pages, products, devices, and even traffic source (e.g., Facebook Ads, Pinterest). You can also display multiple bars in rotation or schedule them in advance for events like Black Friday.
What do other merchants say about the support team?
Merchant feedback on support is overwhelmingly positive. Reviews highlight that the support team is responsive via live chat, willing to make customizations directly, and patient with non-technical users. One long-term merchant noted using the app for over 4 years and praised the team's consistent responsiveness. The app holds a 4.9-star rating across 2,300+ reviews on the Shopify App Store.
Does it work for international or multi-language stores?
Yes. The app supports 10 languages in its interface (including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and Portuguese) and integrates with Hextom's own Translate & Currency app. The Premium plan also includes geo-targeting via Shopify Markets, letting you show different bars to visitors from different countries.
