Simple Notices vs AnnounceME (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, AnnounceME has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Simple Notices leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Notices has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while AnnounceME has 3.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Notices | AnnounceME | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 3.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Age | 14 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.7 | 0.3.3 |
Rating
3.5/5Simple Notices
►AnnounceME5/5
Total Reviews
4Simple Notices
◄AnnounceME1
Active Installs
100Simple Notices
◄AnnounceME10
Total Downloads
14K+Simple Notices
◄AnnounceME3.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Notices
AnnounceMEN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoSimple Notices
◄AnnounceME14 years ago
First Released
2012Simple Notices
AnnounceME2011
Age
14 yearsSimple Notices
AnnounceME15 years
WP Requires
3.0+Simple Notices
AnnounceME3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Notices
AnnounceMEfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Notices
AnnounceMEFree
Latest Version
1.0.7Simple Notices
AnnounceME0.3.3
Rating Breakdown
Simple Notices
3.5/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
25%
2
0%
1
25%
AnnounceME
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Notices or AnnounceME more popular?
Simple Notices has 100 active installations while AnnounceME has 10. Simple Notices is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Notices or AnnounceME?
Simple Notices has a 3.5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while AnnounceME has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Simple Notices and AnnounceME free?
Simple Notices is free and AnnounceME is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Notices or AnnounceME?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Simple Notices was last updated 10 years ago and AnnounceME was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.