Pop-up vs Elegance Modal Box (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, Pop-up has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 83 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pop-up has accumulated 347K+ total downloads while Elegance Modal Box has 12K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Pop-up | Elegance Modal Box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 347K+ | ◄ | 12K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2014 | |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.8 | 1.2.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Pop-up
◄Elegance Modal Box4.3/5
Total Reviews
83Pop-up
◄Elegance Modal Box6
Active Installs
10K+Pop-up
◄Elegance Modal Box70
Total Downloads
347K+Pop-up
◄Elegance Modal Box12K+
Support Resolution
N/APop-up
Elegance Modal BoxN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoPop-up
◄Elegance Modal Box11 years ago
First Released
2020Pop-up
Elegance Modal Box2014
Age
6 yearsPop-up
Elegance Modal Box12 years
WP Requires
4.6+Pop-up
Elegance Modal Box3.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Pop-up
Elegance Modal Boxfalse+
Business Model
FreePop-up
Elegance Modal BoxFree
Latest Version
1.2.8Pop-up
Elegance Modal Box1.2.0
Rating Breakdown
Pop-up
4.7/5(83 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%
Elegance Modal Box
4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Pop-up Reviews
by markaceves
Love this plugin
Has made working with my site super easy.
by bethanysupport12
Great Plugin! Use it often
Hard to find a pop up plugin that you don’t have to use their form on! I just needed something I could design myself so this is great!
by lamm007
Sehr gut
Macht genau, was es soll.
Elegance Modal Box Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pop-up or Elegance Modal Box more popular?
Pop-up has 10K+ active installations while Elegance Modal Box has 70. Pop-up is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pop-up or Elegance Modal Box?
Pop-up has a 4.7/5 rating from 83 reviews, while Elegance Modal Box has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Pop-up and Elegance Modal Box free?
Pop-up is free and Elegance Modal Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pop-up or Elegance Modal Box?
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?
Pop-up was last updated 5 months ago and Elegance Modal Box was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.