Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups
by Wow-Company · Uncategorized
Also makes 22 other plugins · 93.5K+ installs across the portfolio →
Popup Box lets you create responsive, customizable WordPress popups with live preview, flexible triggers, and smart targeting to boost engagement and …
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Health
A 88/100
no flags
Active installs
6K+
≈6.7K estimated
Momentum
+22%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “alert”, “banner” and “overlay” for “box”, “closure” and “icon box”. “alert” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “box” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “banner” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “closure” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “overlay” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #16. “icon box” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
88 health vs 58 average across 25,736 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →6.6%
of downloads still active
At least 6K of 91.4K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,765 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 4 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 67 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 11 reviews, smoothed to 4.26★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
38
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
21%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| popup alert box | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| popup box | #3 | #5 | down 1 |
| alert box | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| quick box popup | #2 | #4 | — |
| box | #7 | #7 | down 1 |
| wordpress popup | #5 | #12 | up 2 |
| modal window your tag | #8 | #12 | up 1 |
| popup window | #7 | #11 | down 2 |
| geotargeting | #7 | #8 | 0 |
| closure | #7 | #8 | up 2 |
| popup your tag | #13 | #17 | down 1 |
| popups | #16 | #19 | up 3 |
| overlay your tag | #16 | #18 | 0 |
| alert box block | #6 | #6 | down 1 |
| modal box | #6 | #10 | 0 |
| create | #18 | #21 | up 2 |
| icon box | #12 | #13 | down 1 |
| exit popup | #12 | #18 | up 2 |
| custom popup | #13 | #20 | down 3 |
| targeting | #20 | #22 | down 1 |
| alert your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| banner your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
146 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 108 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “alert”, “banner” and “overlay” for “box”, “closure” and “icon box”. “alert” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “box” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “banner” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “closure” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “overlay” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #16. “icon box” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “overlay”. #16 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “popup”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 5.5K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
5mo ago
latest release · v3.2.15 · 20 May 2026
36
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 63% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “6K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 72% of the way through.
Install history since 17 Aug 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ yantal11mo ago
Es realmente lo que necesitaba, Tarde 3 minuto en instalarlo y que funcione. Supera si lo que quieres es un simple popup con una imagen, como en mi caso, a cualquiera de los hiper sofisticados que lo anteceden. Lo Pones . Funciona.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ qiqqq1.8y ago
This plugin is a great example of how to create very intuitive and effective plugin without numerous unnecessary options. Just great popup with all settings that are important and good UI.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Ishko2.6y ago
Very nice plugin. Free version does the work and paid version is not expensive and adds interesting functions. Very customizable : you can build a popup with or without overlay, a banner, a small or big popup… More options in the free version than much others. Thanks to the dev !
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ P2.9y ago
i tried some popular ones and guess what – they fail to work in my peculiar website, not to mention some of them are downright horrible in design and function (like – start by registering in our spammy page OR just freezes the whole thing for a few seconds and baaaam a ton of tasteless presets and options of no use).and this one’s just perfect, does what advertised in a most tidy way imaginable. bravo!!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ TFMEDIA™3.1y ago
Nice plugin, thank You very much.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ honzasklepek4.1y ago
A simple and functional plugin for creating popup boxes.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ webministerin4.9y ago
it is easy to use. I needed a popup which opens when clicking a text link. The paid version is perfect for my needs for a really fair price.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ makas5.4y ago
Easy to use, takes only a few minutes to setup a popup. Free version is enough for a small job. I use it to promote some items in my shop.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.2.15 Fixed a minor bug with output tags Fixed: a minor bug with code quality 3.2.15
- — Version 3.2.14 Fixed: issue with method Settings::option() . Fixed: grammar issue in ListTable.php 3.2.14
- — Version 3.2.13 Fixed: All iframe attributes are now properly escaped using esc_attr() 3.2.13
- — Version 3.2.12 Updated: wp-color-picker-alpha to version 3.0.4 . Fixed: minor bug fixes 3.2.12
- — Version 3.2.11 Improved: Refactored AdminActions class for better performance and readability Improved: Reordered condition checks for better execution performance Updated: Added strict type hinting for method arguments in AdminActions 3.2.11
- — Version 3.2.10 Improved: Reorganized method order in DBManager class for better readability and maintenance Improved: Minor SQL formatting for consistency Cleaned: Minor code style improvements according to WordPress Coding Standards ( 3.2.10
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.2.15). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups <= 3.2.12 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-02-17 CVE-2025-12122 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command Affects <= 3.2.12 Patched in 3.2.13
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Multiple Wow-Company Plugins (Various Versions) -- Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via 'page' parameter ↗2023-05-22 CVE-2023-2362 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.2.1 Patched in 2.2.2
- 2022-05-17 CVE-2022-29445 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 2.1.2 Patched in 2.2
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Popup Box when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Popups
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Popup Box lets you create responsive, customizable WordPress popups with live preview, flexible triggers, a..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("perfect for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Contact Form 7, WPForms, YouTube, Vimeo.
- ✓ Headings and lists 13 headings and 10 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,227 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 2 of 5 tags appear in the text ("alert", "banner", "modal window" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-07-21 7K+ → 6K+ down after 37 days in tier
- 2026-06-14 6K+ → 7K+ up after 81 days in tier
- 2026-03-25 5K+ → 6K+ up after 120 days in tier
- 2025-11-25 4K+ → 5K+ up after 30 days in tier
- 2025-10-26 5K+ → 4K+ down after 201 days in tier
- 2025-04-08 4K+ → 5K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2025-04-06 5K+ → 4K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2025-04-03 4K+ → 5K+ up after 144 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Modal Window – create popup modal window 10K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags B -
Easy Modal 7K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
Disclaimer Popup 1K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B -
WP Popup 1K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B -
LIQUID CONNECT 400+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Page Takeover 200+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags C
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