# Awesome Alert Blocks vs Customize WordPress Email…

> Awesome Alert Blocks vs Customize WordPress Email… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Customize WordPress Emails… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Awesome Alert Blocks.

**Customize WordPress Emails… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Awesome Alert Blocks.** Choose Customize WordPress Emails… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Awesome Alert Blocks | Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts – Better Notifications for WP |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 30K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 51 | 14.9K ✅ |
| Download trend | -19% | +157.6% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 184 ✅ |
| Health score | 21/100 | 94/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 7 years ago | 4 days ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 5.0.30 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | May 2019 | Mar 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Awesome Alert Blocks or Customize WordPress Emails…?
Customize WordPress Emails… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Awesome Alert Blocks.  Choose Customize WordPress Emails… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Awesome Alert Blocks more popular than Customize WordPress Emails…?
Customize WordPress Emails… is the more popular of the two with 30K+ active installs, compared with <10 for Awesome Alert Blocks.

### Can I use Awesome Alert Blocks and Customize WordPress Emails… together?
Both plugins cover alert, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Awesome Alert Blocks and Customize WordPress Emails… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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