Head-to-head · October 2026
Exit Popup vs Sayonara
Exit Popup comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Sayonara.
Exit Popup
Exit Popup enables you to display a jQuery modal window, which can include text, images, videos, forms, maps…
Sayonara – Advanced Popup Builder
Sayonara exists because I spent far too long searching for a fully supported, secure and up-to-date popup…
| Metric | Exit Popup | Sayonara |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 355 | 69 |
| Download trend | -42.6% | +32.7% |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | — |
| Reviews | 24 | 0 |
| Health score | 74/100 | 21/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 | WP 5.4.23 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.6+ |
| First released | Jun 2016 | Feb 2020 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Exit PopupSayonara
Choose Exit Popup if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Full Exit Popup report →Choose Sayonara if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.4 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: exit popup
FAQ
Exit Popup vs Sayonara: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Which is better, Exit Popup or Sayonara?
Exit Popup comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Sayonara. Choose Exit Popup if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Sayonara if you care most about download trend.
Is Exit Popup more popular than Sayonara?
Exit Popup is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with <10 for Sayonara.
Can I use Exit Popup and Sayonara together?
Both plugins cover exit popup, 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 Exit Popup and Sayonara 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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