WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder vs Smart Popup by Supsystic (2026)

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

WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder

WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder

4.9(112)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Smart Popup by Supsystic

Smart Popup by Supsystic

4.5(340)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 112 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder has accumulated 750K+ total downloads while Smart Popup by Supsystic has 1.6M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsystic4.5/5
Total Reviews
112WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsystic340
Active Installs
30K+WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsystic10K+
Total Downloads
750K+WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsystic1.6M+
Support Resolution
25%WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by SupsysticN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsystic5 days ago
First Released
2019WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsystic2015
Age
7 yearsWP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsystic11 years
WP Requires
3.6+WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsystic6.0+
PHP Requires
5.7+WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsysticfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by SupsysticFree
Latest Version
2.2.0.7WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Smart Popup by Supsystic1.11.0

Rating Breakdown

WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder

4.9/5(112 reviews)
5
96%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
0%

Smart Popup by Supsystic

4.5/5(340 reviews)
5
84%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
9%

Recent Reviews

WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder Reviews

by alexcz

Great plugin, great support!

I switched to this plugin because I needed a popup to open when triggered by a certain URL. So glad I made the switch as it is very easy to use and support questions are answered very quickly. Recomme

by jtomppo

Nice plugin

Works okay and easy to use.

by john2016

nice and simple

Works great

Smart Popup by Supsystic Reviews

by Tim Codex

Violate Plugin Policy.

It always shows a pop up inside admin dashboard. Close button does not work. I am considering to report this plugin.

by SFAT LLC

Does its job, RIP free version

UX and UI are clunky since the plugin inception and can be overwhelming for casuals. Recent changes to Pro plan, that moved any gallery’s core functionality – which in my opinion is lightbox – to the

by shahvatnak

Critical error caused by this plugin

Hello, Please don’t get me wrong. I love your plugin . Unbelievable piece of art! second to none! but it turns my website down and and I’m getting critical error warning. Is there any bug or issue?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder or Smart Popup by Supsystic more popular?
WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder has 30K+ active installations while Smart Popup by Supsystic has 10K+. WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder or Smart Popup by Supsystic?
WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder has a 4.9/5 rating from 112 reviews, while Smart Popup by Supsystic has a 4.5/5 rating from 340 reviews.
Are WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder and Smart Popup by Supsystic free?
WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder is free and Smart Popup by Supsystic is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder or Smart Popup by Supsystic?
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 Popups – WordPress Popup builder was last updated 1 month ago and Smart Popup by Supsystic was last updated 5 days ago.

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