# Customize WordPress Email… vs Flash Notification

> Customize WordPress Email… vs Flash Notification compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Customize WordPress Emails… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flash Notification.

**Customize WordPress Emails… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flash Notification.** Choose Customize WordPress Emails… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Flash Notification if you care most about download trend.

| | Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts – Better Notifications for WP | Flash Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 4.5K ✅ | 55 |
| Download trend | -31.4% | +71.9% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | — |
| Reviews | 184 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 85/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 3 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 ✅ | WP 6.4.13 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Mar 2013 | Feb 2021 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Customize WordPress Emails… or Flash Notification?
Customize WordPress Emails… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flash Notification. Choose Customize WordPress Emails… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Flash Notification if you care most about download trend.

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

### Can I use Customize WordPress Emails… and Flash Notification together?
Both plugins cover alert and notification, 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 Customize WordPress Emails… and Flash Notification 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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