# Stylistic Modals – Create Beautiful Popups with the Gutenberg Editor

> Stylistic Modals has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Stylistic Modals shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Create beautiful popups in your individual design and write your content with the Gutenberg Editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 3,142
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+3.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** May 30, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Daniele De Rosa (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bloodspencer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stylistic-modals/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [modal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modal/) | #44 | 147 |
| [Modals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modals/) | #3 | 8 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | >100 | 486 |
| [popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popups/) | #29 | 75 |
| [simple popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-popup/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| modal | >100 | 3,821 |
| Modals | >100 | 3,821 |
| popup | >100 | 5,334 |
| popups | >100 | 5,331 |
| simple popup | >100 | 2,006 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Oct 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [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 |
| 4 | [Boxzilla – WordPress Popup Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/boxzilla/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (133) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Ocean Modal Window](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ocean-modal-window/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (11) | Sep 14, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Modal Window – create popup modal window](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modal-window/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (36) | Oct 2, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Themify Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-popup/) | 8K+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Oct 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Modal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-modal/) | 7K+ | 4.4/5 (124) | Sep 9, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 9 | [SearchWP Modal Search Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-modal-search-form/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (6) | Dec 15, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 10 | [PopBox For Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modal-for-elementor/) | 3K+ | 3.9/5 (24) | Feb 20, 2018 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Stylistic Modals safe to use in 2026?
Stylistic Modals shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Stylistic Modals?
Stylistic Modals is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,142 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Stylistic Modals work with WordPress 7.1?
Stylistic Modals is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Stylistic Modals need?
Stylistic Modals requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Stylistic Modals last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on May 30, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Stylistic Modals?
Stylistic Modals is developed and maintained by Daniele De Rosa.

### What are the best alternatives to Stylistic Modals?
The most popular alternatives to Stylistic Modals are Firelight Lightbox (200K+ installs), Lightbox & Modal Popup Word… (100K+ installs) and Popup Box (50K+ installs).


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