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Front End PM vs Popup Message (2026)

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

Front End PM

Front End PM

4.8(220)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Front End PM
VS
Popup Message

Popup Message

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Popup Message

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Front End PM has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 220 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Front End PM has accumulated 270K+ total downloads while Popup Message has 2.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Front End PM
◄
Popup MessageN/A
Total Reviews
220Front End PM
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Popup Message0
Active Installs
5.0K+Front End PM
◄
Popup Message10
Total Downloads
270K+Front End PM
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Popup Message2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AFront End PM
Popup MessageN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoFront End PM
◄
Popup Message10 years ago
First Released
2014Front End PM
Popup Message2015
Age
12 yearsFront End PM
Popup Message11 years
WP Requires
4.4+Front End PM
Popup Message3.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Front End PM
Popup Messagefalse+
Business Model
FreeFront End PM
Popup MessageFree
Latest Version
11.4.5Front End PM
Popup Message0.1

Rating Breakdown

Front End PM

4.8/5(220 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%

Popup Message

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Front End PM Reviews

by poweremu

Good plugin

good plugin, thanks for it

by floridafarmswaps

Works good

Works good.

by egambiani

Simple Private Messaging Works Great!

This private messaging plugin features a searchable directory of site users and an announcement function. Sends messages to email as well. I would recommend adding this feature to your community.

Popup Message Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Front End PM or Popup Message more popular?
Front End PM has 5.0K+ active installations while Popup Message has 10. Front End PM is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Front End PM or Popup Message?
Front End PM has a 4.8/5 rating from 220 reviews, while Popup Message has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Front End PM and Popup Message free?
Front End PM is free and Popup Message is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Front End PM or Popup Message?
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?
Front End PM was last updated 1 year ago and Popup Message was last updated 10 years ago.

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