PushEngage – Web Push Notifications… vs Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
PushEngage – Web Push Notifications…
10K+ active installs
Free
Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted…
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, PushEngage – Web Push Notifications… has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 33 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PushEngage – Web Push Notifications… has accumulated 425K+ total downloads while Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted… has 209K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PushEngage – Web Push Notifications… | Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 33 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 425K+ | ◄ | 209K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ► | 5 days ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6.20+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.2.1 | 1.49 |
Rating Breakdown
PushEngage – Web Push Notifications…
Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PushEngage – Web Push Notifications… averaged approximately 78 daily downloads while Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted… averaged 138.
Recent Reviews
PushEngage – Web Push Notifications… Reviews
Great addition to my website
Needed to use this to identify myself on my own blog. Great addition and very effective
Very effective and easy to use
The plugin is easy to setup and the only time I had to ask for assistance for a translating question, I got an answer in less than a day. I got myself the woocommerce option, which is practical to aut
Excellent
Excellent plugin. Works well, user-friendly, quick
Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted… Reviews
Does not work, no documentation pages available
This plugin does not work, even the paid version shows pending on all campaigns.
Finally, a much-needed self-hosted push notification plugin!
Finally, a much-needed self-hosted push notification plugin! I truly hope you continue supporting this plugin and keep improving it, your work is greatly appreciated, and I wish you all the success yo
Great Plugin
Great easy plugin. Great support help as well!!! This topic was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by Oddusee. This topic was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by Oddusee. This topic was mo
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