# Smartarget Popup

> Smartarget Popup has 20+ active installs and 84 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Smartarget Popup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Add Popup window on your website**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,279
- **Downloads (30 days):** 84 (-16.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Erez Hadas-Sonnenschein (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/erezs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smartarget-popup/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [pop up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pop-up/) | #29 | 55 |
| [pops](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pops/) | #1 | 1 |
| [poptin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/poptin/) | #1 | 1 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | >100 | 485 |
| [popup message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup-message/) | #4 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| pop up | >100 | 1,415 |
| pops | >100 | 1,514 |
| poptin | #8 | 10 |
| popup | >100 | 5,309 |
| popup message | >100 | 2,329 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Popup Builder – Create highly converting, mobile friendly marketing popups.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-builder/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (2,215) | Oct 19, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Popup Box – Create Countdown, Coupon, Video, Contact Form Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ays-popup-box/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (82) | Oct 20, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Pop-up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pop-up-pop-up/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (86) | Aug 28, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Responsive Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox-lite/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (42) | Aug 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [YITH WooCommerce Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-popup/) | 2K+ | 2.4/5 (11) | Oct 6, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Coupon X – Discount Popups, Promo Codes Pop Ups for WooCommerce & Announcement Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coupon-x-discount-pop-up/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (52) | Oct 12, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 7 | [WP Modal Popup with Cookie Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-modal-popup-with-cookie-integration/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 16, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 8 | [VenoBox Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/venobox-lightbox/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Sep 10, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Claspo – Popups, Spin the Wheel & Email Capture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/claspo/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (40) | Jul 16, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [MakeITeasy Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/makeiteasy-popup/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 16, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smartarget Popup safe to use in 2026?
Smartarget Popup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smartarget Popup?
Smartarget Popup is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,279 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smartarget Popup work with WordPress 7.1?
Smartarget Popup is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Smartarget Popup need?
Smartarget Popup requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smartarget Popup last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on June 30, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Smartarget Popup?
Smartarget Popup is developed and maintained by Erez Hadas-Sonnenschein.

### What are the best alternatives to Smartarget Popup?
The most popular alternatives to Smartarget Popup are Popup Builder (200K+ installs), Popup Box (50K+ installs) and Pop-up (10K+ installs).


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