Shortcode for message notification icon?

Also, is it possible to display this notification on the global site, on parts outside of WPforo?

Hi @power505,

Is it possible to place an icon that we have on right side of the menu (see image attached) 

I'm really sorry, but there is no option for this.

However, the developers provide a solution for you. Please follow the steps below:

1. Put the following Code in your active them's functons.php file:

add_action('YOUR_CUSTOM_HOOK_NAME', function(){WPF_PM()->tpl->show_pm_note();});

2. The code below should be added in the theme's files, where you'll need to display the icon

do_action('YOUR_CUSTOM_HOOK_NAME');

In case if the style is missing just put the following code instead of the one mentioned in point 1. 

add_action('YOUR_CUSTOM_HOOK_NAME', function(){WPF_PM()->tpl->show_pm_note(true);});