Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted… vs SmartPush – Free Web Push Notifications (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted…
6.0K+ active installs
Free
SmartPush – Free Web Push Notifications
10 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SmartPush – Free Web Push Notifications has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted… leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted… has accumulated 209K+ total downloads while SmartPush – Free Web Push Notifications has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted… | SmartPush – Free Web Push Notifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 209K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2021 | |
| Age | 7 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.49 | 1.0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Push Notifications for WP – Self Hosted…
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
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
SmartPush – Free Web Push Notifications Reviews
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