Welcome Popup vs Stella Announcement Bar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Stella Announcement Bar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Welcome Popup leads in active installations (100 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Welcome Popup has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Stella Announcement Bar has 157.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Welcome Popup | Stella Announcement Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 157 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2026 | |
| Age | 12 years | 2 months | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.10 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
3/5Welcome Popup
►Stella Announcement Bar5/5
Total Reviews
11Welcome Popup
◄Stella Announcement Bar1
Active Installs
100Welcome Popup
◄Stella Announcement Bar0
Total Downloads
22K+Welcome Popup
◄Stella Announcement Bar157
Support Resolution
N/AWelcome Popup
Stella Announcement BarN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWelcome Popup
►Stella Announcement Bar1 month ago
First Released
2014Welcome Popup
Stella Announcement Bar2026
Age
12 yearsWelcome Popup
Stella Announcement Bar2 months
WP Requires
3.3+Welcome Popup
Stella Announcement Bar6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Welcome Popup
Stella Announcement Bar7.4+
Business Model
FreeWelcome Popup
Stella Announcement BarFree
Latest Version
1.0.10Welcome Popup
Stella Announcement Bar1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Welcome Popup
3/5(11 reviews)
5
45%
4
0%
3
0%
2
18%
1
36%
Stella Announcement Bar
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Welcome Popup or Stella Announcement Bar more popular?
Welcome Popup has 100 active installations while Stella Announcement Bar has 0. Welcome Popup is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Welcome Popup or Stella Announcement Bar?
Welcome Popup has a 3/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Stella Announcement Bar has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Welcome Popup and Stella Announcement Bar free?
Welcome Popup is free and Stella Announcement Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Welcome Popup or Stella Announcement Bar?
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?
Welcome Popup was last updated 1 year ago and Stella Announcement Bar was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.