# Hello Bar Popup Builder

> Hello Bar Popup Builder has 3K+ active installs, a 1.6/5 rating from 7 reviews and 717 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 54/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Hello Bar Popup Builder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 1.6/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.

**Easily add a Popup to your WordPress site with the official HelloBar WordPress plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 209,853
- **Downloads (30 days):** 717 (-13.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1.6/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 54/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.5.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** telepathy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dtelepathy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hellobar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [conversion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conversion/) | #7 | 157 |
| [marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marketing/) | #28 | 453 |
| [newsletter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsletter/) | #33 | 382 |
| [popup builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup-builder/) | #10 | 54 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 8,996 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| conversion | >100 | 5,288 |
| marketing | >100 | 4,462 |
| newsletter | >100 | 1,686 |
| popup builder | #63 | 1,824 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 65.3%
- 1.1: 15.8%
- 1.4: 9.6%
- 0.9: 5.4%
- Other: 4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Popup Maker – Boost Sales, Conversions, Optins, Subscribers with the Ultimate WP Popup Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-maker/) | 700K+ | 4.9/5 (4,508) | Sep 11, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/matomo/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (177) | Sep 15, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Buttonizer – Floating Menus, Sticky Buttons, & Popup Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buttonizer-multifunctional-button/) | 70K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Sep 17, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Fluid Checkout for WooCommerce – Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluid-checkout/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (159) | Aug 21, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [WebP Conversion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-conversion/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Feb 4, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [AI Popup Builder & Popup Maker by OptiMonk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exit-intent-popups-by-optimonk/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (98) | Sep 9, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [PopupAlly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popupally/) | 2K+ | 4.1/5 (76) | May 28, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Add Tiktok Pixel for Tiktok ads (+Woocommerce)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-tiktok-advertising-pixel/) | 2K+ | 3/5 (11) | Sep 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Opti-Behavior – Self-Hosted Heatmaps, Session Recordings, Funnels, A/B Testing & Smart Insights](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/opti-behavior/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 11 | [Open Currency Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/artiss-currency-converter/) | 900+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Apr 29, 2025 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Bar Popup Builder free?
Yes. Hello Bar Popup Builder is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hello Bar Popup Builder safe to use in 2026?
Hello Bar Popup Builder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 1.6/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hello Bar Popup Builder?
Hello Bar Popup Builder is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 209,853 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 717 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hello Bar Popup Builder work with WordPress 7.1?
Hello Bar Popup Builder is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Hello Bar Popup Builder last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.3, was released on June 4, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Hello Bar Popup Builder?
Hello Bar Popup Builder is developed and maintained by telepathy.

### What are the best alternatives to Hello Bar Popup Builder?
The most popular alternatives to Hello Bar Popup Builder are Popup Maker (700K+ installs), Matomo Analytics (100K+ installs) and Buttonizer (70K+ installs).


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