SiteMessages
Show Messages based on dates
Consider an alternative
SiteMessages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SiteMessages stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| end date | >100 |
| messages | >100 |
| php | >100 |
| start date | >100 |
About SiteMessages
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin is used to show messages based on dates. Start Date, End Date and Message section is added to Site Identity. Based on the dates input message will show.
=> Install Plugin and go to Appearance >> Customize >> Site Identity
=> Add Start Date, Expire Date and Second Tagline.
=> Based on the Start Date and Expired Date, Second Tagline message will show on site.
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Best SiteMessages alternatives
All end date plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Automatic Page Publish / Expire
It lets user adds start and end date of a page for publishing and after end date has been…
|
10+ |
FAQ
SiteMessages: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
Is SiteMessages free?
Yes. SiteMessages is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SiteMessages safe to use in 2026?
SiteMessages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SiteMessages?
SiteMessages is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,216 times since it launched in September 2023. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.
Does SiteMessages work with WordPress 7.1?
SiteMessages is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does SiteMessages need?
SiteMessages requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SiteMessages last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 26, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes SiteMessages?
SiteMessages is developed and maintained by arcsprd.
What are the best alternatives to SiteMessages?
The most popular alternatives to SiteMessages are Automatic Page Publish / Ex… (10+ installs).
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