What the FactSnack plugin does
The viewneo FactSnack plugin is a zero-maintenance content widget that adds a continuously refreshing stream of interesting facts to your digital signage. Once placed in a playlist, it runs without any content management work — the facts rotate automatically at set intervals, so your screens always have something fresh to show between primary messages. There is nothing to write, nothing to schedule, and nothing to design.
Content scheduling has a recurring challenge: primary messages tend to be short bursts that leave gaps in the content loop. Filling those gaps with a placeholder or a static image wastes prime screen time. The FactSnack plugin turns those moments into content audiences actually read, which sustains attention and means your other messages reach a more engaged audience. Because the facts update automatically, this benefit persists over time without any additional effort from your content team.
For content managers working in viewneo, this plugin is a reliable way to cover scheduling gaps without producing original content. It pairs naturally with utility widgets such as the local weather plugin, keeping screens informative and active throughout the day. The two plugins complement each other: weather answers a practical question, while facts hold attention in between.
How it works
- Add to your playlist — Drop the FactSnack plugin into any content zone or scheduling slot in the viewneo dashboard.
- Set your display preferences — Choose where on screen the facts appear, how they transition between messages, and how long each fact stays visible. These settings let you balance the plugin against your branded content in the same loop.
- Leave it running — The plugin fetches and rotates new facts automatically; no further action required.
Example use cases
- Educational institutions — Enrich hallway and common-area screens with subject-adjacent facts that prompt curiosity in students.
- Retail stores — Give shoppers something engaging to read while they browse or wait at a service point.
- Corporate offices — Add variety to office screen content and encourage a culture of curiosity among employees.
- Hospitality venues — Keep guests entertained in lobbies, lifts, and waiting areas with a mix of entertaining and informative content.
- Healthcare waiting rooms — Replace static posters with a rotating mix of general-interest facts that give patients something to read, reducing perceived waiting time without requiring clinical approval for every piece of content.
Compatible with
- viewneo Professional and viewneo Enterprise — bookable per player, transferable to other players
- All common screen resolutions and orientations
- Any content zone size: the plugin adapts its text layout to the zone dimensions you define in the playlist editor
The FactSnack plugin costs $0.60 per player per month, or $6.00 per player per year with annual billing.
