FCM Push Notification from WP
Notify your users using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) when content is published or updated.
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FCM Push Notification from WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where FCM Push Notification from… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| android | >100 |
| FCM | #3 |
| firebase | #34 |
| notification | >100 |
| push | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
About FCM Push Notification from WP
From the official readme · v1.9.1Description
Notifications for posts, pages and custom post types.
Works with scheduled posts.
Send notifications to users of your app from your website using Google’s service, Firebase Push Notification.
The notification sent includes the block with the data message to be handled by the application, even when it is in the background.
Configure the plugin to start sending notifications.
Send custom field values in the notification, in the data option.
Send a notification when you post news or update your content. When editing, the option is deselected to send you to accidentally send a new notification. Check if you want to send a new notification when editing.
Compatible with apps developed with the SDK Flutter.
You need to register users on the same topic (fcm) that was informed in the plugin configuration. This plugin is not intended for sending notifications to websites.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/fcm-push-notification-from-wpdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Settings->FCM Push Notification from WordPress screen to configure the plugin.
- In the FCM Options put the FCM API Key and put the topic name registered in your app.
- Optionally put the image url to display in the notification.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with scheduled posts?
Yes. When a post changes the status from scheduled to published, a notification is sent. If the option was checked when saving the post.
Can I send to one user only?
No. You can only send to the topic informed in the plugin configuration. All users receive notification.
Can I disable sending on the publication screen?
Yes. Uncheck the checkbox to not send a notification.
Can I send to my site user?
No. sends only to users who are using your android/ios app.
Changelog
1.0.0
- First version.
1.1.0
- Bug fixes.
1.2.0
- Bring the option unchecked when editing a post.
1.3.0
- Sending notification for scheduled posts.
- Bug fixes.
1.4.0
- Bug fixes. Two notifications were sent when sending.
1.5.0
- Bug fixes. this plugin was not sending the permalink when editing a post. Solution sent by @alchmi. Thanks.
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FAQ
FCM Push Notification from WP: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is FCM Push Notification from WP free?
Yes. FCM Push Notification from WP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is FCM Push Notification from WP safe to use in 2026?
FCM Push Notification from WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use FCM Push Notification from WP?
FCM Push Notification from WP is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,590 times since it launched in February 2020. It was downloaded 203 times in the last 30 days.
Does FCM Push Notification from WP work with WordPress 7.1?
FCM Push Notification from WP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does FCM Push Notification from WP need?
FCM Push Notification from WP requires PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was FCM Push Notification from WP last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.1, was released on June 23, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes FCM Push Notification from WP?
FCM Push Notification from WP is developed and maintained by Paulo Miranda.
What are the best alternatives to FCM Push Notification from WP?
The most popular alternatives to FCM Push Notification from WP are WPtouch (50K+ installs), Multi Device Switcher (20K+ installs) and Browser Theme Color (2K+ installs).
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