# Flash Notification

> Flash Notification has 10+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Flash Notification shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Flash Notification is useful plugin to show your notices, announcements, notifications or any informations on header & footer with style which is perfect for marketing promotions.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,669
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+71.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 22, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Code Work Web (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/codeworkweb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/flash-notification/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [alert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alert/) | #46 | 82 |
| [attention bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attention-bar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [floating bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/floating-bar/) | #7 | 11 |
| [notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notification/) | >100 | 306 |
| [notification bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notification-bar/) | #39 | 80 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| alert | >100 | 3,665 |
| attention bar | >100 | 478 |
| floating bar | >100 | 919 |
| notification | >100 | 8,899 |
| notification bar | >100 | 2,014 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VK Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts – Better Notifications for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bnfw/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (184) | Jul 30, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP Notification Bars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bars/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (41) | Feb 28, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Notification – Custom Notifications and Alerts for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notification/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (124) | Mar 11, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-box/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Aug 25, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [Disclaimer Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disclaimer-popup/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Oct 1, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [WP Post Disclaimer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-disclaimer/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (8) | Jan 7, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Product Notices for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-notices-for-woocommerce/) | 800+ | 5/5 (7) | May 8, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [WP Notification Bell](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bell/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Mar 2, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Admin Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-notice/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Notification free?
Yes. Flash Notification is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Flash Notification safe to use in 2026?
Flash Notification shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Flash Notification?
Flash Notification is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,669 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Flash Notification work with WordPress 7.1?
Flash Notification is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Flash Notification need?
Flash Notification requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Flash Notification last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on February 22, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Flash Notification?
Flash Notification is developed and maintained by Code Work Web.

### What are the best alternatives to Flash Notification?
The most popular alternatives to Flash Notification are VK Blocks (100K+ installs), Customize WordPress Emails… (30K+ installs) and WP Notification Bars (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flash-notification/ · Generated 2026-10-11 05:41 UTC by PageForge