FOMO Notifications
FOMO Notifications displays attractive, non-intrusive notifications of recent purchases to your site visitors. By showing real customer activity, you can build trust and create FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to boost your…
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FOMO Notifications shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where FOMO Notifications stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ecommerce | >100 |
| fomo | #68 |
| sales notification | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About FOMO Notifications
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
FOMO Notifications displays attractive, non-intrusive notifications of recent purchases to your site visitors. By showing real customer activity, you can build trust and create FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to boost your sales.
Perfect For
- Online stores looking to increase conversions
- E-commerce sites wanting to build social proof
- WooCommerce store owners seeking to enhance user experience
- Businesses aiming to showcase recent customer activity
How It Works
The plugin monitors your WooCommerce orders in real-time. When a purchase is made, it’s added to the notification queue.
Visitors see elegant popups showing recent purchase activity.
Documentation
Full Plugin documentation can be found here.
Configuration
Navigate to FOMO Notifications in WordPress
General Settings
The general settings section covers:
- Number of notifications: The maximum number of notifications to display.
- Loop notifications: Once the notifications have been displayed, enabling this option will go back to the first notification, starting again.
- Source: The source of notifications. Currently, WooCommerce Orders are supported. Other notification types will follow in later updates.
WooCommerce Settings
The WooCommerce settings section covers:
- Maximum Order Age: The maximum age of Orders to include. This is based on the Order’s creation date.
- Order Status: The order status(es) to include in the notification.
To select one or more statuses, Ctrl / Cmd + click the statuses.
Save Settings
Once the settings are configured, click the Save Changes button.
Navigate to the frontend site, to see your notifications!
Installation
- Navigate to
Plugins > Add New Pluginin WordPress - Type
FOMO Notificationsin the Search Plugins search field, and press the Enter key - Click
Install Nowbeside FOMO Notifications - Once installed, click
Activate
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the Plugin’s Documentation?
Full Plugin documentation can be found here.
I don’t see any WooCommerce sales notification on my site
Ensure any server or plugin caching solution has cleared its cache Ensure at least one WooCommerce Order exists, and its status matches the status(es) chosen in the WooCommerce Settings section of the FOMO Notifications Plugin.
Is this compatible with my theme?
Yes, the plugin is designed to work with any WordPress theme.
Will this slow down my site?
No, the plugin is optimized for performance with minimal impact on page load times.
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FAQ
FOMO Notifications: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is FOMO Notifications free?
Yes. FOMO Notifications is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is FOMO Notifications safe to use in 2026?
FOMO Notifications shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use FOMO Notifications?
FOMO Notifications is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 521 times since it launched in March 2025. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does FOMO Notifications work with WordPress 7.1?
FOMO Notifications is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does FOMO Notifications need?
FOMO Notifications requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was FOMO Notifications last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 30, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes FOMO Notifications?
FOMO Notifications is developed and maintained by WP Zinc.
What are the best alternatives to FOMO Notifications?
The most popular alternatives to FOMO Notifications are WooCommerce (7M+ installs), Popup Builder & Popup Maker… (1M+ installs) and WooCommerce PayPal Payments (800K+ installs).
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