Head-to-head · October 2026
Pop-up vs Smartarget Popup
Pop-up comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Smartarget Popup.
Pop-up
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Smartarget Popup
Add Popup window on your website Smartarget Popup Pro Features: Pro version overcomes your limitations with…
| Metric | Pop-up | Smartarget Popup |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 3.8K | 84 |
| Download trend | -65.8% | -16.8% |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 86 | 0 |
| Health score | 85/100 | 52/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.0.0 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 5.2.4+ |
| First released | Nov 2020 | Aug 2021 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Pop-upSmartarget Popup
Choose Pop-up if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 10K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.7/5 from 86 reviews
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Choose Smartarget Popup if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Both compete in: pop up
FAQ
Pop-up vs Smartarget Popup: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
Which is better, Pop-up or Smartarget Popup?
Pop-up comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Smartarget Popup. Choose Pop-up if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Smartarget Popup if you care most about download trend.
Is Pop-up more popular than Smartarget Popup?
Pop-up is the more popular of the two with 10K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for Smartarget Popup.
Can I use Pop-up and Smartarget Popup together?
Both plugins cover pop up, 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 Pop-up and Smartarget Popup 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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