Hey Notify vs Update Notification (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, Hey Notify has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 20). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Hey Notify has accumulated 6.0K+ total downloads while Update Notification has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hey Notify | Update Notification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ◄ | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2019 | |
| Age | 6 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.3+ | 5.1.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.1 | 1.6 |
Rating
5/5Hey Notify
◄Update NotificationN/A
Total Reviews
5Hey Notify
◄Update Notification0
Active Installs
200Hey Notify
◄Update Notification20
Total Downloads
6.0K+Hey Notify
◄Update Notification3.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AHey Notify
Update NotificationN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoHey Notify
◄Update Notification9 months ago
First Released
2020Hey Notify
Update Notification2019
Age
6 yearsHey Notify
Update Notification7 years
WP Requires
4.3+Hey Notify
Update Notification5.1.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+Hey Notify
Update Notification5.3+
Business Model
Free + PremiumHey Notify
Update NotificationFree
Latest Version
2.1.1Hey Notify
Update Notification1.6
Rating Breakdown
Hey Notify
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Update Notification
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hey Notify or Update Notification more popular?
Hey Notify has 200 active installations while Update Notification has 20. Hey Notify is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hey Notify or Update Notification?
Hey Notify has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Update Notification has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Hey Notify and Update Notification free?
Hey Notify is free + premium and Update Notification is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hey Notify or Update Notification?
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 Update Notification was last updated 9 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.