Title: SignalKit — Google News Publisher Banners, Lead Generation & Engagement Author: N4nion Published: Mehefin 14, 2026 Last modified: Mehefin 28, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/signalkit/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3572267) ![](https://ps.w.org/signalkit/assets/icon.svg?rev=3572262) # SignalKit — Google News Publisher Banners, Lead Generation & Engagement Gan [N4nion](https://profiles.wordpress.org/n4nion/) [Llwytho i lawr](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/signalkit.2.0.4.zip) * [Details](https://cy.wordpress.org/plugins/signalkit/#description) * [Reviews](https://cy.wordpress.org/plugins/signalkit/#reviews) * [Installation](https://cy.wordpress.org/plugins/signalkit/#installation) * [Development](https://cy.wordpress.org/plugins/signalkit/#developers) [Cefnogaeth](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/signalkit/) ## Disgrifiad **SignalKit** is the all-in-one **Google News publisher engagement plugin** for WordPress. Convert casual visitors into loyal subscribers with smart follow banners, preferred source prompts, and lead generation forms that work on any theme. Designed specifically for news publishers, bloggers, and content creators who want to maximize their Google News visibility, SignalKit delivers professional banner templates, intelligent positioning, and zero-configuration mobile optimization. #### Growth & Lead Generation Tools **Google News Follow Banner** Convert first-time visitors into permanent Google News subscribers with a prominent, non-intrusive follow prompt. Perfect for publishers approved in the Google News Publisher Center. **Preferred Source Banner** Boost your Google News ranking signals by encouraging readers to mark your publication as a “Preferred Source.” Higher preference = more visibility in Google News feeds. **Lead Generation & Email Capture Forms** Grow your newsletter with customizable lead capture banners featuring professionally designed templates: Lead Gradient, Glassmorphism, Neon, and Modern Card styles. Collect emails without hurting the user experience. #### Smart Technology **Intelligent Collision Detection** Our proprietary layout engine ensures banners never overlap. No more “ad clutter” penalties — each banner finds its optimal position automatically. **Advanced Mobile Strategy** Control how banners behave on mobile devices: * ** Stack** — Show all banners sequentially * **Rotate** — Randomize banners per page load * **Priority** — Show only the most important banner **Universal Theme Compatibility** SignalKit’s smart injection system works with any WordPress theme and all major caching plugins (WP Rocket, LiteSpeed, W3 Total Cache, Cloudflare). #### Key Features * **Shortcode Banners** — Embed any banner inside post content with 5 size variations: leaderboard (728×90), skyscraper, rectangle (300×250), compact, and full-width. * **Smart Banner Replacement** — Automatically repositions overlapping banners. * **Works When Disabled** — Shortcode banners display even if global auto-injection is turned off. * **Scroll, Time & Exit-Intent Triggers** — Show banners based on user behavior. * **Lightweight & Async** — Under 50KB. Loads via mutation observer without blocking page render. * **5 Designer Templates** — Glassmorphism, Lead Gradient, Neon, Modern Card, and Minimal. * **GDPR-Aware** — Lead capture forms respect user privacy preferences. #### Who Should Use SignalKit? * **Google News Publishers** — Increase follow counts and preferred source rates. * **News & Magazine Sites** — Capture emails and reduce bounce rates. * **Bloggers** — Build newsletter lists with contextual lead generation banners. * **Content Marketers** — Add engagement popups and CTAs without developers. #### SignalKit vs. Generic Popup Plugins Unlike generic popup builders, SignalKit is built specifically for **news publishers** and **Google News integration**. We understand the difference between a random popup and a Google News follow prompt — and we optimize for the latter. #### Requirements * A Google News Publisher Center account (for Follow & Preferred Source banners) * WordPress 5.3 or higher * PHP 7.2 or higher Get started in under 2 minutes. Install SignalKit, choose your banner, and start growing your audience today. ### Additional Info **Support Resources:** * Documentation: https://signalkit.wikiofautomation.com/docs * Support Email: support@signalkit.wikiofautomation.com **Privacy & GDPR Compliance:** SignalKit is fully GDPR compliant and respects user privacy: * Uses only essential functional cookies (no tracking cookies) * No data transmitted to external services unless you explicitly configure webhooks * All analytics data stored locally in your WordPress database * Clear privacy notices displayed when external integrations are configured * Users can dismiss banners at any time (preference stored in cookies)* No personal data collected without explicit user submission * Lead capture data stored securely on your server only * **Security & Rate Limiting**: To prevent abuse and protect your site, we temporarily process User Agent strings and specific IP addresses. These are used solely for security checks (rate limiting) and are not stored persistently or used for tracking. **Technical Implementation Notes:** SignalKit uses several standard WordPress optimization patterns: * **Critical CSS Inline**: Banners include minimal critical CSS inline in the head for performance( prevents flash of unstyled content). Full styles are loaded via wp_enqueue_style().*** JSON-LD Schema Markup**: Structured data (schema.org) is output for SEO benefits– this is standard practice for organization/website markup and does not track users.*** Local Analytics Tracking**: All banner analytics (impressions, clicks, dismissals) are stored in your local WordPress database only. No external analytics services are used. * **Webhook Consent**: External webhook transmission only occurs when you explicitly opt-in via the webhook consent setting. By default, no data leaves your server. **License:** SignalKit is licensed under GPL-2.0+ (GNU General Public License v2 or later). ## Lluniau Sgrin [⌊SignalKit admin dashboard — overview of all banner settings⌉⌊SignalKit admin dashboard— overview of all banner settings⌉[ SignalKit admin dashboard — overview of all banner settings [⌊Follow Banner preview — Google News follow prompt⌉⌊Follow Banner preview — Google News follow prompt⌉[ Follow Banner preview — Google News follow prompt [⌊Preferred Source Banner preview — "Add to Preferred Sources" prompt⌉⌊Preferred Source Banner preview — "Add to Preferred Sources" prompt⌉[ Preferred Source Banner preview — “Add to Preferred Sources” prompt [⌊Lead Capture Banner preview — email subscription form⌉⌊Lead Capture Banner preview— email subscription form⌉[ Lead Capture Banner preview — email subscription form [⌊Glassmorphism template — modern frosted-glass design⌉⌊Glassmorphism template — modern frosted-glass design⌉[ Glassmorphism template — modern frosted-glass design [⌊Lead Gradient template — vibrant gradient style⌉⌊Lead Gradient template — vibrant gradient style⌉[ Lead Gradient template — vibrant gradient style [⌊Neon template — glowing outline style⌉⌊Neon template — glowing outline style⌉[ Neon template — glowing outline style [⌊Modern Card template — clean card-based layout⌉⌊Modern Card template — clean card- based layout⌉[ Modern Card template — clean card-based layout [⌊Compact banner — minimal inline style⌉⌊Compact banner — minimal inline style⌉[ Compact banner — minimal inline style [⌊Full-width banner — edge-to-edge banner⌉⌊Full-width banner — edge-to-edge banner⌉[ Full-width banner — edge-to-edge banner [⌊Mobile stacking view — all banners on mobile⌉⌊Mobile stacking view — all banners on mobile⌉[ Mobile stacking view — all banners on mobile [⌊Mobile rotation view — single banner on mobile⌉⌊Mobile rotation view — single banner on mobile⌉[ Mobile rotation view — single banner on mobile [⌊Shortcode in Gutenberg editor — easy placement⌉⌊Shortcode in Gutenberg editor — easy placement⌉[ Shortcode in Gutenberg editor — easy placement [⌊Shortcode in Classic editor — works with any editor⌉⌊Shortcode in Classic editor— works with any editor⌉[ Shortcode in Classic editor — works with any editor [⌊Collision detection example — before and after positioning⌉⌊Collision detection example — before and after positioning⌉[ Collision detection example — before and after positioning ## Gosod #### Automatic Installation 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 2. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New** 3. Search for **“SignalKit”** 4. Click **“Install Now”** 5. Click **“Activate”** 6. Go to **SignalKit** menu to configure settings #### Manual Installation 1. Upload the `signalkit` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress 3. Navigate to **SignalKit** settings to configure your banners ## Cwestiynau Cyffredin ### How do I add a banner inside my post content? Use shortcodes! Add `[signalkit_follow]` anywhere in your post or page content. You can also specify styles like `[signalkit_follow style="leaderboard"]` for a horizontal 728×90 layout. ### Do shortcodes work when the banner is disabled? Yes! Shortcodes work independently of the global enable/disable setting. You can disable auto-injection while still manually placing banners via shortcodes. ### Do I need a Google News account? You need a publication listed in Google News Publisher Center to use the Follow and Preferred Source banners. The Custom Lead Capture banner works for any website. ### Can I run all banners at the same time? Absolutely! The Intelligent Positioning System ensures they never overlap on desktop. On mobile, choose to stack, rotate, or show only the highest-priority banner. ### Will this slow down my website? No. SignalKit is lightweight (under 50KB) and loads asynchronously. It uses a smart mutation observer to inject banners without blocking the main thread. ### Is SignalKit compatible with my caching plugin? Yes. SignalKit works with WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, W3 Total Cache, Cloudflare, and all standard caching solutions. ### Can I customize the banner colors and text? Yes. Each banner template allows full customization of colors, text, buttons, and call-to-action links from the SignalKit settings panel. ### Can I use this without Google News? Yes. The Lead Capture and Custom banners work for any WordPress site, even if you are not listed in Google News. ### Does SignalKit support page builders? Yes. SignalKit works with Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, and all major page builders. The shortcodes can be placed in any text block or widget area. ### Can I export my lead capture data? Yes! Go to SignalKit Lead Submissions to view all captured leads and export them as CSV/Excel file. ## Adolygiadau ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f5cbec23606b194eb8c946fc190c8ff6350f9e19606f69ca02ac77652ce10348? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[A surprisingly smart, lightweight tool for news publishers](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-surprisingly-smart-lightweight-tool-for-news-publishers/)󠁿 [slimshafin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/slimshafin/) Mehefin 29, 2026 I recently tested out SignalKit, and if you run a heavy content site or a Google News publication, it’s actually a breath of fresh air. Most engagement plugins out there are bloated, e-commerce-focused popup builders that completely ruin the reading experience. SignalKit does the exact opposite. It uses clean, non-intrusive banners to get readers to follow you on Google News or sign up for a newsletter. As a nice bonus for UX, it has built-in collision detection—meaning its banners won’t overlap with your ads or cookie notices on mobile screens. I also love that it doesn’t drag down site speed. It relies on inline CSS, keeps all the analytics local to your WordPress dashboard (zero GDPR/cookie headaches), and lets you drop banners directly into articles using shortcodes. The only catch: It’s a very new plugin with a low install count right now, so you are definitely an early adopter. But if you want a fast, privacy-friendly way to build your publication’s audience without annoying your readers, it’s absolutely worth testing out on a staging site. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/signalkit/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “SignalKit — Google News Publisher Banners, Lead Generation & Engagement” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Cyfranwyr * [ N4nion ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/n4nion/) [Translate “SignalKit — Google News Publisher Banners, Lead Generation & Engagement” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/signalkit) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/signalkit/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/signalkit/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/signalkit/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/signalkit/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Cofnod Newid #### 2.0.4 * Improved: WordPress 7.0 compatibility testing * Improved: Readme optimization for Google News and lead generation keywords * Fixed: Minor collision detection edge case on RTL themes #### 2.0.3 (2025-06-13) * **FIX:** Resolved analytics database locking to consistently use options table API. * **FIX:** Corrected plugin header requirement parameters and readme.txt metadata constraints. #### 2.0.0 (2025-01-20) * **SECURITY:** Removed custom update checker for full CodeCanyon/Envato marketplace compliance * **PERFORMANCE:** Moved database table creation to activation hook (eliminates runtime database queries) * **SECURITY:** All global functions renamed with unique prefixes to prevent namespace conflicts * **PRIVACY:** Added explicit privacy disclosure for webhook data transmission feature * **COMPLIANCE:** Fully GDPR compliant with functional cookies only (no tracking cookies) * **MAJOR:** Complete Shortcode System overhaul for all banner types * **NEW:** 5 visual styles for shortcodes (Leaderboard, Skyscraper, Rectangle, Compact, Full) * **NEW:** Smart Banner Collision Detection – Automatically prevents banner overlap on desktop * **NEW:** Inline Banner Smart Positioning logic for content-embedded banners * **NEW:** WordPress Editor Live Preview support for all banner types * **IMPROVED:** CodeCanyon marketplace compliance (security, performance, privacy standards) * **IMPROVED:** Enhanced namespace safety for multi-plugin WordPress environments * **IMPROVED:** Visual aesthetics with compact, efficient layouts * **IMPROVED:** Performance optimization for inline CSS rendering * **FIXED:** Post content injection logic for shortcode banners #### 1.2.0 (January 2025) * **NEW:** Shortcode system for all 3 banner types with style variations * **NEW:** 5 shortcode styles – Leaderboard (728×90), Skyscraper, Rectangle (300 ×250), Compact, Full * **NEW:** Shortcodes work independently of global enable setting * **NEW:** Alignment options for shortcodes (left/center/right) * **NEW:** Compact inline banner design with reduced whitespace * **NEW:** Editor preview – See banners in WordPress Block Editor * **IMPROVED:** Visual optimization for inline banners – tighter padding, smaller icons * **IMPROVED:** Mobile responsiveness for all shortcode styles * **IMPROVED:** Documentation with comprehensive shortcode guide #### 1.1.0 (January 2025) * **NEW:** Intelligent Banner Positioning – Automatically prevents banner overlap on desktop * **NEW:** Mobile Banner Strategy – Options to Stack, Rotate, or Prioritize banners on mobile * **NEW:** “Lead Gradient” & “Glassmorphism” banner styles * **NEW:** Excel/CSV export for lead submissions * **IMPROVED:** Universal Loader – Now prevents duplicate notifications on complex themes * **FIXED:** Custom Banner close button clickability (z-index hardening) * **FIXED:** Accessibility focus management (aria-hidden warnings) * **FIXED:** Analytics tracking for Custom Banners (fixed 403/400 errors) * **FIXED:** CSV Export data handling #### 1.0.8 – Initial Release * Initial public release * Three banner types: Follow, Preferred Source, Custom Lead Capture * Full customization controls and analytics * Security hardened and performance optimized ## Meta * Version **2.0.4** * Last updated **1 diwrnod yn ôl** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.3 neu uwch ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.2 neu uwch ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/signalkit/) * Tags * [banners](https://cy.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/banners/)[engagement](https://cy.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/engagement/) [google news](https://cy.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/google-news/)[lead generation](https://cy.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lead-generation/) * [Advanced View](https://cy.wordpress.org/plugins/signalkit/advanced/) ## Graddau 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/signalkit/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/signalkit/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/signalkit/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/signalkit/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/signalkit/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/signalkit/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/signalkit/reviews/) ## Cyfranwyr * [ N4nion ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/n4nion/) ## Cefnogaeth Rhywbeth i’w ddweud? 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