Popup Builder – Create highly… vs Smart Notifications (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Popup Builder – Create highly…
200K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Popup Builder – Create highly… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 2,206 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Popup Builder – Create highly… has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while Smart Notifications has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Popup Builder – Create highly… | Smart Notifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,206 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 11M+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3.3+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.4.3 | 2.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Popup Builder – Create highly… Reviews
Pluging de Popup simple à utiliser, puisant et flexible
Plugin de popup simple à utiliser, puissant et flexible. Aucun problème détecté sur les plateformes sur lesquelles je l’ai utilisé.
Great add-on to product pages
I use this plugin to add pop-up size, etc tables to product pages. My only criticism is the slightly unconventional default position of the close button – bottom right not top right?
Nice
Nice POP UP Plugins
Smart Notifications Reviews
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