WC – APG SMS Notifications vs Alpha SMS (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WC – APG SMS Notifications
4.8(23)
400 active installs
Free
Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Alpha SMS has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WC – APG SMS Notifications leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WC – APG SMS Notifications has accumulated 78K+ total downloads while Alpha SMS has 5.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WC – APG SMS Notifications | Alpha SMS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 78K+ | ◄ | 5.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2021 | |
| Age | 13 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.0 | 1.0.17 |
Rating
4.8/5WC – APG SMS Notifications
►Alpha SMS5/5
Total Reviews
23WC – APG SMS Notifications
◄Alpha SMS2
Active Installs
400WC – APG SMS Notifications
◄Alpha SMS100
Total Downloads
78K+WC – APG SMS Notifications
◄Alpha SMS5.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWC – APG SMS Notifications
Alpha SMSN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWC – APG SMS Notifications
►Alpha SMS1 month ago
First Released
2013WC – APG SMS Notifications
Alpha SMS2021
Age
13 yearsWC – APG SMS Notifications
Alpha SMS5 years
WP Requires
5.0+WC – APG SMS Notifications
Alpha SMS3.5+
PHP Requires
false+WC – APG SMS Notifications
Alpha SMS5.6+
Business Model
FreeWC – APG SMS Notifications
Alpha SMSFree
Latest Version
3.0.0WC – APG SMS Notifications
Alpha SMS1.0.17
Rating Breakdown
WC – APG SMS Notifications
4.8/5(23 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%
Alpha SMS
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WC – APG SMS Notifications or Alpha SMS more popular?
WC – APG SMS Notifications has 400 active installations while Alpha SMS has 100. WC – APG SMS Notifications is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WC – APG SMS Notifications or Alpha SMS?
WC – APG SMS Notifications has a 4.8/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Alpha SMS has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WC – APG SMS Notifications and Alpha SMS free?
WC – APG SMS Notifications is free and Alpha SMS is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WC – APG SMS Notifications or Alpha SMS?
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?
WC – APG SMS Notifications was last updated 1 month ago and Alpha SMS was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.