POWR Popup
Amplify landing page conversions with a custom popup window, displayed immediately or when visitor leaves the page.
Consider an alternative
POWR Popup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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 POWR Popup stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| exit-intent | >100 |
| lead collection | >100 |
| popup | >100 |
| popup-form | >100 |
| signup | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About POWR Popup
From the official readme · v2.1.0Description
DOWNLOAD, INSTALL & ACTIVATE > CUSTOMIZE IN MINUTES > ADD POWR POPUP TO SITE
вњ“ The easy way to post news announcements, highlight new content, and get more social followers.
вњ“ Grow your business with your perfect mailing list signup popup.
вњ“ Highly customizable design: change background color, use full-screen modal vs. small popup window, add borders, pick custom fonts, and more.
Get started:
Download, install and activate POWR Popup. Create and save your plugin in the POWR Editor within WordPress. Add POWR Popup to your site.
Free features:
- Add your own text, buttons, images, videos, and documents to POWR Popup to send a compelling message to your visitors.
- Highly customizable design: change background color, use full-screen modal vs. small popup window, add borders, pick custom fonts, and more.
- Supports text in any language.
- Mobile responsive on any device.
Upgrade to remove POWR branding and unlock Premium features, such as:
- Custom triggers: show POWR Popup with time delay, button click, or when user is about to exit your page.
- Control the frequency with which the POWR Popup should appear to the same visitor.
- Hide вЂClose’ button to force user into choosing custom action in popup.
- Premium features in all POWR apps
Why users love POWR Popup:
“Don’t even consider anything else. Not only is the product outstanding, heads & shoulders above anything else but the support is SUPERB. Use this app. I reiterate, don’t even THINK about anything else. This is the best POWR Popup with outstanding support!” – paralegalsperdiemh
** See POWR Popup in action on a user site **
рџЏ† Award Winning Customer Support рџЏ†
If you have any questions or need help getting POWR Popup up and running, we’re here to help! Please visit our Help Center for tips, support, and answers to common questions.
External Services
This plugin connects to the POWR.io API to provide plugin functionality. The connection is necessary to authenticate and display the plugin content within your WordPress site.
- Service: POWR.io API
- Purpose: To authenticate and render the plugin widget on your WordPress site.
- Data Sent: The plugin sends the current user’s email address, web site url, ip, and the username to the POWR.io API for authentication purposes.
- When: This data is sent when the admin settings page is accessed or when the shortcode is used to display the plugin.
- Service Provider: POWR.io
Installation
Download, Install and Activate POWR Popup.
A POWR account will automatically be created for you and you will see the POWR Editor in WordPress, where you can build and customize your POWR Popup.
Once you’ve saved your plugin you will see install instructions. You can continue editing the plugin on your live page, in your WP Dashboard, or by logging in to www.powr.io.
To add your plugin to a Page or Post, follow these steps:
1. Copy your shortcode.
2. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and click on Pages and All Pages.
3. Hover over the page to add the plugin to and click Edit.
4. Paste your shortcode snippet in text box.
5. Click Update and Preview Changes.
To add your plugin to a Theme, follow these steps:
1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and select Appearance and Widgets from the dropdown menu.
2. Drag and drop your plugin into any sidebar or footer, then Save.
3. Visit your live site by clicking the home button in the upper left-hand side and click Visit Site.
4. Find the plugin and click on the Edit button. This will open the POWR Editor.
5. To import a POWR Popup you have already saved, click Import Existing POWR Popup, find your Plugin and click Copy. Your POWR Popup is now on your WordPress site.
Frequently asked questions
What is POWR?
POWR is a service that makes Plugins designed to increase engagement and conversions on your WordPress site!
Do I need to create a POWR Account?
Yes, you need a POWR Account. Creating a POWR Account allows you to create and save plugins, edit them in your live page, and use them on multiple different websites.
How do I add POWR Popup to a page or blog post?
Create and save the plugin in your WP Dashboard. 1. Copy your shortcode. 2. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and click on Pages and All Pages. 3. Hover over the page to add the plugin to and click Edit. 4. Paste your shortcode snippet in text box. 5. Click Update and Preview Changes. You can continue editing the plugin on your live page, in your WP Dashboard, or by logging in to powr.io.
How do I add POWR Popup to a theme?
Go to your WordPress Dashboard and select Appearance and Widgets from the dropdown menu. Drag and drop your plugin into any sidebar or footer, then Save. Visit your live site by clicking the home button in the upper left-hand side and click Visit Site. Find the plugin and click on the Edit button. This will open the POWR Editor. To import a POWR Popup you have already saved, click Import Existing POWR Popup, find your Plugin and click Copy. Your POWR Popup is now on your WordPress site.
Can I add more than one POWR Popup?
Yes, absolutely! To clone an existing POWR Popup, paste the exact same unique shortcode into another page or post. To create a new version, select POWR Popup from the sidebar in your WP Dashboard and click Create New. You can then edit and save a new version, and paste the new unique shortcode into a page or post.
Will my users see the Edit button above POWR Popup?
No! You only see the Edit button because you own the plugin. To temporarily hide it, click on your page and then type ‘p + down arrow’ (the letter p followed by the down arrow). You can show the icon again by typing ‘p + up-arrow’.
I can’t see the settings icon anymore, what happened?
You are just logged out of POWR.io. Visit www.powr.io and log in to your account. Then return to your website and refresh the page.
Is POWR Popup Free?
Yes, the basic version of POWR Popup is completely free!
Why should I upgrade?
Upgrading gives you access to advanced features, removes the POWR logo, and gives you automatic priority support.
Changelog
First released version.
1.0
- First released version
1.1
- Improved SSL Support
1.2
- Improved loading speed
1.3
- Easily add POWR plugins right from the text editor.
1.4
- Improved functionality within the wp text editor.
1.5
- New ID system for easier identification of POWR Plugins.
- Settings panel in WP Admin allows easier creation and management of Plugins.
Screenshots
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FAQ
POWR Popup: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is POWR Popup free?
Yes. POWR Popup is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is POWR Popup safe to use in 2026?
POWR Popup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use POWR Popup?
POWR Popup is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,998 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.
Does POWR Popup work with WordPress 7.1?
POWR Popup is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does POWR Popup need?
POWR Popup requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was POWR Popup last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on April 21, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes POWR Popup?
POWR Popup is developed and maintained by POWR.
What are the best alternatives to POWR Popup?
The most popular alternatives to POWR Popup are Smart Popup by Supsystic (10K+ installs), Promolayer (1K+ installs) and Optinly (700+ installs).
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