Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… vs Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
5(5)
30 active installs
Free
Updated 4 weeks ago
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Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…
4.9(7)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 6 years ago
View Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (30 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… has accumulated 2.4K+ total downloads while Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… | Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ► | 7 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 2.4K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 weeks ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2025 | 2019 | |
| Age | 1 year | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 4.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.8 | 0.0.3 |
Rating
5/5Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
◄Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…4.9/5
Total Reviews
5Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
►Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…7
Active Installs
30Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
◄Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…20
Total Downloads
2.4K+Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
◄Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AInstant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…N/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoInstant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
◄Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…6 years ago
First Released
2025Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…2019
Age
1 yearInstant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…7 years
WP Requires
6.0+Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…4.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…false+
Business Model
FreeInstant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…Free
Latest Version
1.1.8Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…0.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup…
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…
4.9/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… or Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… more popular?
Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… has 30 active installations while Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… has 20. Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… or Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…?
Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… has a 4.9/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… and Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… free?
Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… is free and Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… or Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight…?
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?
Instant Popup Builder – Powerful Popup… was last updated 4 weeks ago and Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight… was last updated 6 years ago.
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