Pushly
Send web push notifications and in-app messages to bring readers back to your site. Built for premium publishers.
Solid choice
Pushly is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (900+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Pushly stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| push notifications | #64 |
| pushly | #1 |
| web push | #49 |
| web push notifications | #50 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Pushly
From the official readme · v2.4.0Description
Built for premium news, media, and content brands, Pushly gives editorial and audience teams a direct way to bring readers back to your site without relying entirely on search or social platforms.
With Pushly, you can send timely browser notifications when new content is published, promote high-value stories, recirculate readers, and create targeted messaging experiences that keep audiences engaged on-site and beyond the first visit.
Pushly is designed for publishers that need more than a basic notification plugin. Our platform supports high-volume publishing workflows, flexible messaging strategies, and hands-on support from a team that understands digital media.
Why Pushly
- Reach readers directly with web push notifications
- Re-engage visitors with targeted in-app messaging
- Drive traffic back to your site with timely content alerts
- Support editorial, audience, and growth strategies from one platform
- Reduce dependence on changing social and search algorithms
- Launch quickly with an easy WordPress integration and responsive support
Features
- Web Push Notifications — Send browser-based notifications to bring readers back to your site when new content is published or important stories break.
- In-App Messaging — Engage visitors while they are on your site with targeted messages that support recirculation, conversion, and retention.
- Editorial Alerts — Help editors and audience teams distribute breaking news, top stories, and featured content quickly.
- Audience Re-Engagement — Keep your brand in front of readers after they leave your site and encourage repeat visits.
- Publisher-Focused Workflow — Built for the needs of news, media, and content organizations.
- Hands-On Support — Get help from a real team with experience supporting premium publishers.
You create the content. Pushly helps make sure your audience sees it.
Installation
For detailed setup instructions including screenshots, see the WordPress integration guide.
- Install Pushly from the WordPress.org plugin directory
- Activate the plugin
- Click the “Pushly” menu item in the sidebar
- Enter your SDK Key and configure notification settings
- Save the form
Changelog
2.4.0
- Added the ability to exclude segments from a notification’s audience
- Added placeholder text to the audience fields showing what an empty selection means
- Certified compatibility with WordPress 7.1
2.3.0
- Certified compatibility with WordPress 7.0
2.2.1
- Fixed an issue where the API key was not encrypted on first save
2.2.0
- Added Debug Activity Log for troubleshooting notification delivery
- Added Activity Log tab to the Pushly Settings page
- Added WordPress Site Health integration with Pushly diagnostics
- Added notification sent indicator in the Gutenberg post editor
- Improved notification delivery reliability in the Gutenberg editor
- Fixed an issue where notifications could fail silently on first publish
- Requires PHP 7.4+
2.1.11
- Fixed an issue where notifications were not sent on initial publish in some WordPress environments
2.1.9
- Adds Enabled Post Types setting to enable sending notifications for custom post types
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FAQ
Pushly: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Pushly free?
Yes. Pushly is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Pushly safe to use in 2026?
Pushly is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Pushly?
Pushly is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 46,002 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 1,248 times in the last 30 days.
Does Pushly work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Pushly up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.
What PHP version does Pushly need?
Pushly requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Pushly last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.0, was released on September 8, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Pushly?
Pushly is developed and maintained by Pushly.
What are the best alternatives to Pushly?
The most popular alternatives to Pushly are OneSignal (60K+ installs), Web Push Notifications (10K+ installs) and PushEngage (9K+ installs).
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