WP Notification Bars vs Info Blocks (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, Info Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP Notification Bars leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Notification Bars has accumulated 344K+ total downloads while Info Blocks has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Notification Bars | Info Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 41 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 344K+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.12 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
3.7/5WP Notification Bars
►Info Blocks5/5
Total Reviews
41WP Notification Bars
◄Info Blocks1
Active Installs
10K+WP Notification Bars
◄Info Blocks10
Total Downloads
344K+WP Notification Bars
◄Info Blocks2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Notification Bars
Info BlocksN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoWP Notification Bars
◄Info Blocks7 years ago
First Released
2015WP Notification Bars
Info Blocks2018
Age
11 yearsWP Notification Bars
Info Blocks8 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+WP Notification Bars
Info Blocks5.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP Notification Bars
Info Blocks5.6+
Business Model
FreeWP Notification Bars
Info BlocksFree
Latest Version
1.0.12WP Notification Bars
Info Blocks1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Notification Bars
3.7/5(41 reviews)
5
59%
4
5%
3
5%
2
12%
1
20%
Info Blocks
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Notification Bars Reviews
by Jack
As always, free versions are very limited
Forced to buy the Pro version if you want to add it to the button, or even to avoid the bar to appear again and again. Lots of better alternatives, especially if you only need one simple bar, although
by Reza Esmaeili
Incredibly working nicely
Easy to setup and works like a charm; thank developers.
by User966
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Info Blocks Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Notification Bars or Info Blocks more popular?
WP Notification Bars has 10K+ active installations while Info Blocks has 10. WP Notification Bars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Notification Bars or Info Blocks?
WP Notification Bars has a 3.7/5 rating from 41 reviews, while Info Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Notification Bars and Info Blocks free?
WP Notification Bars is free and Info Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Notification Bars or Info Blocks?
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?
WP Notification Bars was last updated 4 years ago and Info Blocks was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.