# Pushnews

> Pushnews has 100+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Pushnews works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**Increase your website traffic with Pushnews Web Push Notifications.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 16,211
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+16.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.13.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 1, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pushnews (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pushnewslda/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pushnews/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notifications/) | #43 | 363 |
| [push](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/push/) | #8 | 47 |
| [push notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/push-notifications/) | #18 | 89 |
| [pushnews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pushnews/) | #1 | 1 |
| [web push](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web-push/) | #8 | 42 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | >100 | 8,735 |
| push | >100 | 1,726 |
| push notifications | >100 | 796 |
| pushnews | #1 | 1 |
| web push | #74 | 609 |

## Version adoption

- 3.13: 83%
- 3.12: 9.5%
- 3.10: 7.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ActiveCampaign Postmark for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/postmark-approved-wordpress-plugin/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Nov 18, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [WP Telegram (Auto Post and Notifications)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (426) | Feb 14, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-theme-and-plugin-auto-update-emails/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (10) | Oct 24, 2023 | 42/100 |
| 4 | [Hide admin notices – Admin Notification Center](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-notification-center/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (14) | Jan 26, 2026 | 45/100 |
| 5 | [Perfecty Push Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/perfecty-push-notifications/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (42) | Sep 4, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Hide WP Admin Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-wp-admin-notifications/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 31, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 7 | [Hide All Notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-all-notices/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (8) | Aug 19, 2020 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [Announcement & Notification Banner – Bulletin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulletin-announcements/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Sep 16, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [SAR Friendly SMTP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sar-friendly-smtp/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (46) | Jul 15, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [Clarity – Ad blocker for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clarity-ad-blocker/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | May 13, 2025 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushnews free?
Yes. Pushnews is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Pushnews safe to use in 2026?
Pushnews works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pushnews?
Pushnews is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,211 times since it launched in November 2016. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pushnews work with WordPress 7.1?
Pushnews 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 Pushnews need?
Pushnews requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Pushnews last updated?
The latest version, 3.13.0, was released on July 1, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Pushnews?
Pushnews is developed and maintained by Pushnews.

### What are the best alternatives to Pushnews?
The most popular alternatives to Pushnews are ActiveCampaign Postmark for… (60K+ installs), WP Telegram (Auto Post and… (30K+ installs) and Disable Theme and Plugin Au… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pushnews/ · Generated 2026-10-03 09:52 UTC by PageForge