# Email Subscription Popup — Newsletter & GDPR Consent

> Email Subscription Popup has 1K+ active installs, a 3.8/5 rating from 11 reviews and 561 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 77/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Email Subscription Popup is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

**Email Subscription Popup is the easiest way to grow your email list in WordPress. Show a beautiful newsletter signup popup, embed a subscription form anywhere with the Gutenberg block or widget, and automatically sync…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 138,151
- **Downloads (30 days):** 561 (+12.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.8/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 77/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.28
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nks (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nik00726/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-subscribe/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email subscription](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-subscription/) | #1 | 9 |
| [Gutenberg block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-block/) | #28 | 129 |
| [mailchimp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mailchimp/) | #28 | 126 |
| [newsletter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsletter/) | #43 | 388 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | #47 | 465 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email subscription | #8 | 3,204 |
| Gutenberg block | >100 | 6,579 |
| mailchimp | #94 | 1,142 |
| newsletter | #40 | 1,706 |
| popup | #83 | 5,115 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 98.5%
- 1.0: 1.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Ultimate Newsletter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-newsletter/) | 40+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Mar 18, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [User Role Sync for MailPoet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp-user-roles-sync/) | 40+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jun 1, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Email Subscription](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-subscription-with-secure-captcha/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Nov 3, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Email Subscription Box After Post Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-subscription-box-after-post-content/) | 10+ | — | Jan 10, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Moptin – Email Subscription Optin form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/moptin-email-subscription-optin-form/) | 10+ | — | Nov 15, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [CB MailChimp Popup Subscriber](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cb-popup-subscriber/) | <10 | — | Apr 22, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 8 | [Flash Popup Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flash-popup-builder/) | <10 | — | Sep 9, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [OZD Newsletter Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ozd-newsletter-manager/) | <10 | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Email Subscription Popup free?
Yes. Email Subscription Popup is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Email Subscription Popup safe to use in 2026?
Email Subscription Popup is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Email Subscription Popup?
Email Subscription Popup is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 138,151 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 561 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Email Subscription Popup work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Email Subscription Popup up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Email Subscription Popup need?
Email Subscription Popup requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Email Subscription Popup last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.28, was released on September 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Email Subscription Popup?
Email Subscription Popup is developed and maintained by Nks.

### What are the best alternatives to Email Subscription Popup?
The most popular alternatives to Email Subscription Popup are Ultimate Newsletter (40+ installs), User Role Sync for MailPoet (40+ installs) and Easy Email Subscription (10+ installs).


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