Smart Splash Screen
A modern, beautiful, fully customizable splash screen plugin powered by SweetAlert2.
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Smart Splash Screen shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Smart Splash Screen stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cookie | >100 |
| popup | >100 |
| splash screen | #24 |
| sweetalert2 | #33 |
| welcome screen | >100 |
About Smart Splash Screen
From the official readme · v2.1.0Description
Smart Splash Screen is a professional WordPress plugin that displays beautiful, engaging popups to your visitors. Powered by SweetAlert2, it offers stunning animations, complete customization, and smart cookie-based dismissal.
Key Features
✨ Beautiful Design – Modern, sleek popups that impress
🎨 Fully Customizable – Colors, animations, icons, and more
🍪 Smart Cookies – Configurable dismissal duration
⚡ AJAX Tracking – Server-side dismiss events
📱 100% Responsive – Perfect on all devices
🎬 Smooth Animations – Fade, Slide, Zoom effects
🎯 Page Targeting – Show on specific pages
🔌 Shortcode Support – Embed anywhere
♿ Accessible – Keyboard navigation support
🚀 Lightweight – Optimized for performance
New in Version 2.1
✨ 15+ New Customization Options
🎨 Custom icon upload support
🌈 Full color control
📐 Adjustable border radius & width
🔘 Multiple button shapes
⏰ Auto-close timer
✨ Confetti effect on dismiss
🔊 Sound effects
Shortcodes
[smart_splash] - Force display the splash screen
[smart_splash_reset] - Reset cookie to show again
Developer Hooks
do_action( 'sss_splash_dismissed' ) - Fires when popup is dismissed
Installation
- Upload to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate through WordPress admin
- Go to Settings → Smart Splash to configure
Frequently asked questions
Will it work with any theme?
Yes! SweetAlert2 ensures consistent display across all themes.
Can I embed forms?
Yes! Enter any shortcode in the settings.
Is it mobile friendly?
Yes, fully responsive with touch optimization.
Does it affect performance?
No, it’s lightweight and loads only when needed.
Changelog
Major update with 15+ new customization options. Highly recommended for all users.
2.1.0
- 15+ new customization options
- Custom icon upload support
- Full color customization
- Adjustable border radius and width
- Multiple button shapes (Round, Square, Pill)
- Auto-close timer with progress bar
- Confetti effect on dismiss
- Sound effects support
- Enhanced responsive design
- Performance optimizations
2.0.0
- Complete rewrite with SweetAlert2
- Modern, beautiful interface
- Improved animations
- Better reliability
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Smart Splash Screen: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Smart Splash Screen free?
Yes. Smart Splash Screen is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Smart Splash Screen safe to use in 2026?
Smart Splash Screen shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Smart Splash Screen?
Smart Splash Screen is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,870 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.
Does Smart Splash Screen work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Splash Screen is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Smart Splash Screen need?
Smart Splash Screen requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Smart Splash Screen last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on April 20, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Smart Splash Screen?
Smart Splash Screen is developed and maintained by susheelhbti.
What are the best alternatives to Smart Splash Screen?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Splash Screen are CookieAdmin (400K+ installs), TermsFeed AutoTerms: Privac… (70K+ installs) and Asesor de Cookies RGPD para… (20K+ installs).
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