# Magic Popups vs Scroll Popup Ads

> Magic Popups vs Scroll Popup Ads compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Scroll Popup Ads comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Magic Popups.

**Scroll Popup Ads comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Magic Popups.** Choose Magic Popups if you care most about reviews. Choose Scroll Popup Ads if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.

| | Magic Popups | Scroll Popup Ads |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 40 | 66 ✅ |
| Download trend | -18.4% | -7% ✅ |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 17 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 35/100 | 38/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 11 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.4.34 | WP 6.8.11 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Mar 2016 | Aug 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Magic Popups or Scroll Popup Ads?
Scroll Popup Ads comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Magic Popups. Choose Magic Popups if you care most about reviews. Choose Scroll Popup Ads if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.

### Is Magic Popups more popular than Scroll Popup Ads?
Magic Popups is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Scroll Popup Ads.

### Can I use Magic Popups and Scroll Popup Ads together?
Both plugins cover popup and popup ads, 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 Magic Popups and Scroll Popup Ads free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/compare/magic-popups-vs-scroll-popup/ · Generated 2026-10-20 22:24 UTC by PageForge