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Smart Popup by Supsystic vs Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Smart Popup by Supsystic

Smart Popup by Supsystic

4.5(340)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…

Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…

4.5(144)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Smart Popup by Supsystic has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 340 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Smart Popup by Supsystic has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit… has 405K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Smart Popup by Supsystic
Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…4.5/5
Total Reviews
340Smart Popup by Supsystic
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Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…144
Active Installs
10K+Smart Popup by Supsystic
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Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…7.0K+
Total Downloads
1.6M+Smart Popup by Supsystic
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Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…405K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmart Popup by Supsystic
Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…N/A
Last Updated
5 days agoSmart Popup by Supsystic
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Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…2 months ago
First Released
2015Smart Popup by Supsystic
Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…2017
Age
11 yearsSmart Popup by Supsystic
Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…9 years
WP Requires
6.0+Smart Popup by Supsystic
Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…3.8+
PHP Requires
false+Smart Popup by Supsystic
Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…false+
Business Model
FreeSmart Popup by Supsystic
Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…Free
Latest Version
1.11.0Smart Popup by Supsystic
Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…1.4.4

Rating Breakdown

Smart Popup by Supsystic

4.5/5(340 reviews)
5
84%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
9%

Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…

4.5/5(144 reviews)
5
84%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
10%

Recent Reviews

Smart Popup by Supsystic Reviews

by Tim Codex

Violate Plugin Policy.

It always shows a pop up inside admin dashboard. Close button does not work. I am considering to report this plugin.

by SFAT LLC

Does its job, RIP free version

UX and UI are clunky since the plugin inception and can be overwhelming for casuals. Recent changes to Pro plan, that moved any gallery’s core functionality – which in my opinion is lightbox – to the

by shahvatnak

Critical error caused by this plugin

Hello, Please don’t get me wrong. I love your plugin . Unbelievable piece of art! second to none! but it turns my website down and and I’m getting critical error warning. Is there any bug or issue?

Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit… Reviews

by mantis64

Should make it clear that you need an account and API

I really hate these types of plugins where you need to make an external account somewhere to use. I don’t mind restricting some of the features if you don’t make an account, but to have to make an ac

by fraser172

Doesnt work

API doesnt connect. Support doesnt answer… this plugin was better when you didnt need an ‘account’ and API

by Howdy_McGee

Featureless “Freemium” Plugin

Out of the box, this plugin has no features until you sign up through their external 3rd party website. At which point you only get “21 days of FREE Trial before you decide to upgrade your license”.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Popup by Supsystic or Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit… more popular?
Smart Popup by Supsystic has 10K+ active installations while Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit… has 7.0K+. Smart Popup by Supsystic is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Popup by Supsystic or Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…?
Smart Popup by Supsystic has a 4.5/5 rating from 340 reviews, while Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit… has a 4.5/5 rating from 144 reviews.
Are Smart Popup by Supsystic and Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit… free?
Smart Popup by Supsystic is free and Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Popup by Supsystic or Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit…?
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?
Smart Popup by Supsystic was last updated 5 days ago and Popup Maker – Responsive popup, Exit… was last updated 2 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.