# SendPulse – Popup Builder for Email Optins, Lead Generation, Sticky Bars and Videos

> SendPulse has 100+ active installs and 89 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 53/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** SendPulse works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

**SendPulse Pop-ups plugin for WordPress. Create highly converting and mobile-friendly pop-ups, opt-in forms, exit popups, sticky bars, NPS surveys, etc**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 2,345
- **Downloads (30 days):** 89 (-5.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 53/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SendPulse (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sendpulse/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sendpulse-popups/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [conversion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conversion/) | #27 | 156 |
| [ecommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ecommerce/) | >100 | 1,177 |
| [marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marketing/) | >100 | 457 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | >100 | 463 |
| [popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popups/) | #28 | 76 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| conversion | >100 | 5,332 |
| ecommerce | >100 | 2,926 |
| marketing | >100 | 4,483 |
| popup | >100 | 5,076 |
| popups | >100 | 5,076 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 61.5%
- 1.2: 38.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Popup Maker – Boost Sales, Conversions, Optins, Subscribers with the Ultimate WP Popup Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-maker/) | 700K+ | 4.9/5 (4,508) | Sep 11, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/matomo/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (177) | Sep 15, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Buttonizer – Floating Menus, Sticky Buttons, & Popup Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buttonizer-multifunctional-button/) | 70K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Sep 17, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Fluid Checkout for WooCommerce – Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluid-checkout/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (159) | Aug 21, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [AI Popup Builder & Popup Maker by OptiMonk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exit-intent-popups-by-optimonk/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (98) | Sep 9, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Hello Bar Popup Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hellobar/) | 3K+ | 1.6/5 (7) | Jun 4, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [PopupAlly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popupally/) | 2K+ | 4.1/5 (76) | May 28, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 8 | [Add Tiktok Pixel for Tiktok ads (+Woocommerce)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-tiktok-advertising-pixel/) | 2K+ | 3/5 (11) | Sep 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Opti-Behavior – Self-Hosted Heatmaps, Session Recordings, Funnels, A/B Testing & Smart Insights](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/opti-behavior/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Open Currency Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/artiss-currency-converter/) | 900+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Apr 29, 2025 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SendPulse safe to use in 2026?
SendPulse works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SendPulse?
SendPulse is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,345 times since it launched in March 2024. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SendPulse work with WordPress 7.1?
SendPulse is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SendPulse need?
SendPulse requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SendPulse last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on May 25, 2026 (4 months ago).

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

### What are the best alternatives to SendPulse?
The most popular alternatives to SendPulse are Popup Maker (700K+ installs), Matomo Analytics (100K+ installs) and Buttonizer (70K+ installs).


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