Notely vs Announcements (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, Notely has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Notely has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while Announcements has 5.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Notely | Announcements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 13 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 5.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.0 | 1.9.3 |
Rating
4.8/5Notely
◄Announcements4.5/5
Total Reviews
13Notely
◄Announcements2
Active Installs
700Notely
◄Announcements10
Total Downloads
17K+Notely
◄Announcements5.5K+
Support Resolution
100%Notely
AnnouncementsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoNotely
◄Announcements2 years ago
First Released
2012Notely
Announcements2016
Age
14 yearsNotely
Announcements10 years
WP Requires
4.0+Notely
Announcements3.2+
PHP Requires
false+Notely
Announcementsfalse+
Business Model
FreeNotely
AnnouncementsFree
Latest Version
1.9.0Notely
Announcements1.9.3
Rating Breakdown
Notely
4.8/5(13 reviews)
5
77%
4
23%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Announcements
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Notely or Announcements more popular?
Notely has 700 active installations while Announcements has 10. Notely is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Notely or Announcements?
Notely has a 4.8/5 rating from 13 reviews, while Announcements has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Notely and Announcements free?
Notely is free and Announcements is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Notely or Announcements?
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?
Notely was last updated 1 month ago and Announcements was last updated 2 years ago.
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