# Sayonara – Advanced Popup Builder

> Sayonara – Advanced Popup Builder has <10 active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sayonara shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,371
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+32.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 3, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ben Roberts (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bouncingsprout/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sayonara/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [exit popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exit-popup/) | #18 | 20 |
| [intent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/intent/) | #2 | 6 |
| [modal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modal/) | >100 | 147 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | >100 | 468 |
| [popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popups/) | #54 | 75 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| exit popup | >100 | 483 |
| intent | >100 | 1,114 |
| modal | >100 | 3,736 |
| popup | >100 | 5,150 |
| popups | >100 | 5,150 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Popup builder with Gamification, Multi-Step Popups, Page-Level Targeting, and WooCommerce Triggers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-builder-block/) | 70K+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Popup Box – Create Countdown, Coupon, Video, Contact Form Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ays-popup-box/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (82) | Sep 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [CartBounty – Save and recover abandoned carts for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-save-abandoned-carts/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | May 25, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Exit Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exit-popup/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (24) | Jul 27, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Leaving Notice Popup For External Links – nofollow, noopener & New Tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leaving-notice-popup-for-external-links/) | 300+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Exit Notifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-exit-notifier/) | 200+ | 4/5 (3) | Sep 18, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 7 | [Popup – Popup Maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-wp/) | 80+ | 4/5 (4) | Apr 12, 2019 | 29/100 |
| 8 | [Popup with exit intent, scroll triggered and anchor click for opt-ins, lead gen & more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popper/) | 40+ | 4/5 (4) | May 29, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Exit Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-exit-popup/) | 20+ | 3/5 (3) | May 25, 2020 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [Page Expire Popup/Redirection for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-expire-popup/) | 10+ | — | Jun 14, 2026 | 51/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sayonara safe to use in 2026?
Sayonara shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sayonara?
Sayonara is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,371 times since it launched in February 2020. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sayonara work with WordPress 7.1?
Sayonara is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Sayonara need?
Sayonara requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sayonara last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on July 3, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Sayonara?
Sayonara is developed and maintained by Ben Roberts.

### What are the best alternatives to Sayonara?
The most popular alternatives to Sayonara are Popup builder with Gamifica… (70K+ installs), Popup Box (50K+ installs) and CartBounty (10K+ installs).


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