Hey Notify vs BuddySlack (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VS
VS
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Hey Notify has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Hey Notify has accumulated 6.0K+ total downloads while BuddySlack has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hey Notify | BuddySlack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2015 | |
| Age | 6 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.3+ | 4.2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Hey Notify
◄BuddySlackN/A
Total Reviews
5Hey Notify
◄BuddySlack0
Active Installs
200Hey Notify
◄BuddySlack10
Total Downloads
6.0K+Hey Notify
◄BuddySlack2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AHey Notify
BuddySlackN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoHey Notify
◄BuddySlack9 years ago
First Released
2020Hey Notify
BuddySlack2015
Age
6 yearsHey Notify
BuddySlack11 years
WP Requires
4.3+Hey Notify
BuddySlack4.2.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Hey Notify
BuddySlackfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumHey Notify
BuddySlackFree
Latest Version
2.1.1Hey Notify
BuddySlack1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Hey Notify
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BuddySlack
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hey Notify or BuddySlack more popular?
Hey Notify has 200 active installations while BuddySlack has 10. Hey Notify is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hey Notify or BuddySlack?
Hey Notify has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while BuddySlack has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Hey Notify and BuddySlack free?
Hey Notify is free + premium and BuddySlack is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hey Notify or BuddySlack?
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?
Hey Notify was last updated 9 months ago and BuddySlack was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.