Pretty Simple Popup Builder
Build perfect popups in minutes. Modern, responsive templates and simple setup. Age verify compatible option.
Solid choice
Pretty Simple Popup Builder is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Pretty Simple Popup Builder stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| marketing | >100 |
| popup | #68 |
| popup builder | #37 |
| popup maker | #28 |
| popups | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About Pretty Simple Popup Builder
From the official readme · v2.2Description
CREATE PERFECT POPUPS IN MINUTES WITH PRETTY SIMPLE POPUP
Pretty Simple Popup is a new plugin by 5 Star Plugins in California. It adds a responsive popup window to your site. Build a text or banner popup in minutes with an easy-to-use interface and SMART automation.
The free Standard plugin is packed with everything you need to create a basic popup. Try the Premium plugin for more features and priority tech support.
SUPER SIMPLE SETUP
No overcomplicated settings to sort through, it just works!
Create a text or image popup in a few simple steps.
1. Set the popup.
2. Select a template.
3. Create your design.
Testing Mode hides the popup until it’s ready to show to visitors.
MODERN DESIGN
- Modal window pops over a dark overlay
- Free templates to create a text or image popup
- Customizable colors
- Big built-in CTA button
- Paste URL to link image or button
- Designer templates [Premium]
- Customize background [Premium]
- Fullscreen popup [Premium]
- Supporting text link [Premium]
View a live demo: Standard Demo | Premium Demo
HIGH QUALITY FEATURES
- Fast loading and responsive
- Frequency cookie with easy reset
- Set seconds delay timer and days frequency
- Can’t be stopped by popup blockers
- Exclude/include logged-in members
- SMARTtext fonts and color automation
- SMARTlinks external URLS in new window automation
- Include / exclude certain pages with page targeting [Premium]
Clean and simple features with a user friendly interface.
AGE VERIFY INTEGRATION
Pretty Simple Popup Premium was built for compatibility with our Easy Age Verify plugin and Marijuana Age Verify plugin. The popup timer starts after age verification preventing windows from layering. Avoid further blocking visitors from your site after verification creating a less frustrating user experience.
FROM TRUSTED EXPERTS
Pretty Simple Popup builder was developed by 5 Star Plugins in the United States. Our technology goes through rigorous testing for the highest quality code written by WordPress experts. Standard plugin updates are free to maintain compatibility with the current version of WordPress, security fixes, and user improvements.
Super Simple Popup is the fastest, easiest popup builder for WordPress.
WORLD CLASS SUPPORT
5 Star Plugins is proud to provide world-class support with a team of experts located in the U.S. Whether it’s a question about the plugin or help troubleshooting we respond to every inquiry. Free standard plugin users can get answers in the community forum. Receive priority email support after purchasing Pretty Simple Popup Premium. Premium support will put you in touch with a developer to get everything working perfectly.
Premium Benefits:
* Page Targeting
* Designer Templates
* Fullscreen Popup
* Customize Background
* Gradient Modal Colors
* Gradient Background Colors
* Supporting Text Link
* Age Verify Compatible
* Premium Support
* Premium Updates & New Features
14-Day Trial: Install the standard plugin then start your trial.
BUG REPORTS
Please do not post security concerns to the forum as it could heighten a real security threat. You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.
Login to your site to submit a bug report using “contact us” from our plugin menu. Visit our Support Center to learn more about bug reporting and support options.
MORE RESOURCES
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Installation
Go to Plugins -> Add New, search for the name of the plugin, and then find it in the list, and click Install Now, then Activate.
Or use the manual upload method if you have a plugin ZIP file:
- Click the Upload option. Choose the plugin zip file. Click the Upload button.
- Activate the plugin.
After activation -> head to our plugin page located in the left side menu to complete setup. Visit our plugin set-up guide for helpful tips.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get support?
Use the support forum here for questions about the free standard plugin. If you’ve upgraded, please do not post questions about Premium to the forum. Premium members should head to our Support Center or send an email using the “contact us” form available from our plugin menu in your WordPress dashboard.
Where do I go to edit plugin options?
After successful installation and activation of this plugin, head to the plugin settings page in your WordPress Dashboard located in the left sidebar.
How do I edit the background?
The standard plugin comes with a transparent black background to make the modal window or banner image visually pop. Upgrade to Pretty Simple Popup Premium to customize the background color and opacity. Create a fullscreen popup by changing the opacity to 100%.
How do I preview the popup?
“Testing Mode” allows admins to preview the popup on the site without visitors seeing it. Our built-in cache and cookie clearing make testing your popup hassle-free.
Why isn’t my popup showing?
There are several reasons you might not see the popup although it is working correctly. Enabled? The popup is disabled by default until enabled in plugin settings. Excluded? If set to “except to logged-in users”, the popup will not show while you’re logged in. Logged in? If set to “testing mode”, the popup will not show when you’re logged out. Closed? If you’ve recently viewed the popup, it may not show again due to a cookie. Clear your browser cookie. Empty? When content is not entered into the template you will see an empty popup on preview. For more troubleshooting tips visit our knowledge…
What triggers open the popup?
The popup uses a time delay trigger which is the most popular method. The popup to display after a set time passes or even immediately if that’s your preference. The delay option is set in seconds or no delay. It is set to 5 seconds by default, a widely used recommended delay time. Pretty Simple Popup is a brand new plugin with more features under development. Exit intent is on our future feature list.
Does this plugin support forms or email signup?
Pretty Simple Popup is a brand new plugin with more features under development. Forms and email capture are on our future feature list.
Does this plugin target specific pages?
Pretty Simple Popup is a brand new plugin with more features under development. Targeting areas of the site is on our future feature list.
How does the cookie work?
The plugin uses a frequency cookie for controlling how often a visitor will see the popup. Use the built-in tools to clear your browser cookie or reset a new cookie to all visitors.
Will it show ads on my website or collect data?
Our plugin is 100% ad free and we do not collect or store visitor data.
Are multiple languages supported?
The popup templates are translation ready because you add your own text or banner image. This plugin was designed and developed in the US. There are currently no translation tools or language versions.
I have other questions.
If your question is not listed here visit our knowledge base.
Security Reports
You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.
Changelog
Update! Updated WordPress 7.1 compatibility, and upgraded the Freemius SDK.
2.2
- Updated tested compatibility to WordPress 7.1.
- Updated Freemius SDK to 2.13.4 for compatibility and maintenance updates.
- Updated language files and refined the admin settings presentation.
2.1.1
- Improved admin dashboard responsiveness for template selection cards.
- Replaced background transparency dropdown with a modern range slider with live feedback.
- Refined image scaling constraints across all templates to prevent overflow on mobile.
- Improved popup display logic so the popup only skips when the current page exactly matches the button URL.
- Refined admin button styling and color picker presentation.
- Improved premium overlay responsiveness and layout consistency.
- Added review notice dismiss/remind handling.
- Updated footer information in the settings screen.
- Updated admin script handling.
2.1
- Added Gradient Modal colors and Gradient Background colors to Premium Benefits.
- Updated Freemius SDK.
- Refactored the Admin Settings UI.
2.0.2
- Fixed error with saving due to page targeting option not checked properly.
2.0.1
- Updated Freemius SDK to latest version.
2.0
- Added Page Targeting in Premium. Bug fixes to real-time settings checks.
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FAQ
Pretty Simple Popup Builder: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Pretty Simple Popup Builder free?
Yes. Pretty Simple Popup Builder is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Pretty Simple Popup Builder safe to use in 2026?
Pretty Simple Popup Builder is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Pretty Simple Popup Builder?
Pretty Simple Popup Builder is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,453 times since it launched in March 2022. It was downloaded 333 times in the last 30 days.
Does Pretty Simple Popup Builder work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Pretty Simple Popup Builder up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.
What PHP version does Pretty Simple Popup Builder need?
Pretty Simple Popup Builder requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Pretty Simple Popup Builder last updated?
The latest version, 2.2, was released on August 25, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Pretty Simple Popup Builder?
Pretty Simple Popup Builder is developed and maintained by 5 Star Plugins (Rob).
What are the best alternatives to Pretty Simple Popup Builder?
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