Web Stories vs Push Notifications by LaraPush (2026)

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

Web Stories

Web Stories

4.2(85)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Push Notifications by LaraPush

Push Notifications by LaraPush

4.7(13)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Push Notifications by LaraPush has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 13 reviews) while Web Stories leads in active installations (70K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Web Stories has accumulated 2.9M+ total downloads while Push Notifications by LaraPush has 28K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Web Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush4.7/5
Total Reviews
85Web Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush13
Active Installs
70K+Web Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush7.0K+
Total Downloads
2.9M+Web Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush28K+
Support Resolution
100%Web Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPushN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoWeb Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush10 months ago
First Released
2020Web Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush2023
Age
6 yearsWeb Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush3 years
WP Requires
6.6+Web Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Web Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush7.0+
Business Model
FreeWeb Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPushFree
Latest Version
1.42.0Web Stories
Push Notifications by LaraPush1.0.10

Rating Breakdown

Web Stories

4.2/5(85 reviews)
5
69%
4
7%
3
6%
2
6%
1
12%

Push Notifications by LaraPush

4.7/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

Web Stories Reviews

by Mr Bachelor emgi

Expected a bit more from Google…

The plugin is great… But the plugin does not have mobile design. You cant make new stories by your phone. You must use either PC or tablet.

by alivanaee

Close button

Hello! I’m experiencing an issue with the close button in the web stories.Observation:During the initial page load, the close button is visible. However, once the page fully loads, the close button di

by mastcomm

Categories Filter and More

This Plugin will be better If Categories Filter is added on the shortcode, and also More button on the bottom to check on older stories.

Push Notifications by LaraPush Reviews

by lorisfreez

800 USD wasted!

I can’t understand the overwhelmingly positive reviews. I’ve contacted support multiple times, but it’s embarrassing to have 10 websites with such low conversion rates. For example, with 450 subscribe

by mp2807

Great Tool to send notifications

LaraPush is a great tool to send quick and limitless notifications to the visitors. It is very easy to use. Customer support is also great.

by angraj

Larapush: The Ultimate Push Notification Platform Revolutionizing Engagement

Larapush helped us retain and grow our audience, gaining over 1.53 million subscribers in just 9 months. The platform automates everything, from crafting templates to timely content delivery. Manag

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Web Stories or Push Notifications by LaraPush more popular?
Web Stories has 70K+ active installations while Push Notifications by LaraPush has 7.0K+. Web Stories is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Web Stories or Push Notifications by LaraPush?
Web Stories has a 4.2/5 rating from 85 reviews, while Push Notifications by LaraPush has a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Web Stories and Push Notifications by LaraPush free?
Web Stories is free and Push Notifications by LaraPush is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Web Stories or Push Notifications by LaraPush?
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?
Web Stories was last updated 10 months ago and Push Notifications by LaraPush was last updated 10 months ago.

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