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BuddyPress vs Push Notifications by LaraPush (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

BuddyPress

BuddyPress

4.1(375)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
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Push Notifications by LaraPush

Push Notifications by LaraPush

4.7(13)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Push Notifications by LaraPush has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 13 reviews) while BuddyPress leads in active installations (100K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. BuddyPress has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while Push Notifications by LaraPush has 28K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5BuddyPress
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Push Notifications by LaraPush4.7/5
Total Reviews
375BuddyPress
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Push Notifications by LaraPush13
Active Installs
100K+BuddyPress
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Push Notifications by LaraPush7.0K+
Total Downloads
13M+BuddyPress
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Push Notifications by LaraPush28K+
Support Resolution
N/ABuddyPress
Push Notifications by LaraPushN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoBuddyPress
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Push Notifications by LaraPush10 months ago
First Released
2009BuddyPress
Push Notifications by LaraPush2023
Age
17 yearsBuddyPress
Push Notifications by LaraPush3 years
WP Requires
6.1+BuddyPress
Push Notifications by LaraPush4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+BuddyPress
Push Notifications by LaraPush7.0+
Business Model
FreeBuddyPress
Push Notifications by LaraPushFree
Latest Version
14.4.0BuddyPress
Push Notifications by LaraPush1.0.10

Rating Breakdown

BuddyPress

4.1/5(375 reviews)
5
67%
4
10%
3
5%
2
5%
1
14%

Push Notifications by LaraPush

4.7/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

BuddyPress Reviews

by Emilio Lejit

Great, magnificent and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described.

Great, magnificent and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described.

by trentkanor

Works fine

Not the easiest

by ahmedahmedanter0

needs remade from scratch

This plugin needs to be completely rebuilt from scratch, with a particular focus on redesigning the user interface.

Push Notifications by LaraPush Reviews

by lorisfreez

800 USD wasted!

I can’t understand the overwhelmingly positive reviews. I’ve contacted support multiple times, but it’s embarrassing to have 10 websites with such low conversion rates. For example, with 450 subscribe

by mp2807

Great Tool to send notifications

LaraPush is a great tool to send quick and limitless notifications to the visitors. It is very easy to use. Customer support is also great.

by angraj

Larapush: The Ultimate Push Notification Platform Revolutionizing Engagement

Larapush helped us retain and grow our audience, gaining over 1.53 million subscribers in just 9 months. The platform automates everything, from crafting templates to timely content delivery. Manag

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BuddyPress or Push Notifications by LaraPush more popular?
BuddyPress has 100K+ active installations while Push Notifications by LaraPush has 7.0K+. BuddyPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BuddyPress or Push Notifications by LaraPush?
BuddyPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 375 reviews, while Push Notifications by LaraPush has a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are BuddyPress and Push Notifications by LaraPush free?
BuddyPress is free and Push Notifications by LaraPush is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BuddyPress or Push Notifications by LaraPush?
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?
BuddyPress was last updated 6 months ago and Push Notifications by LaraPush was last updated 10 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.