# Subscribers – Free Web Push Notifications

> Subscribers has 1K+ active installs, a 2.9/5 rating from 8 reviews and 602 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Subscribers is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 2.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**Web push notifications for your website. Available in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Android, Safari, AMP.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 77,787
- **Downloads (30 days):** 602 (-64.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.9/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.7.9
- **Last updated:** Aug 31, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** subscribers (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/subscribers/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/subscribers-com/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notifications/) | #16 | 370 |
| [push notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/push-notifications/) | #8 | 92 |
| [subscribe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscribe/) | #16 | 99 |
| [subscribers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscribers/) | #5 | 60 |
| [web push](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web-push/) | #4 | 42 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | #62 | 8,901 |
| push notifications | #12 | 814 |
| subscribe | #46 | 1,708 |
| subscribers | #5 | 2,130 |
| web push | #14 | 629 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 60%
- 1.5: 33.7%
- Other: 6.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ActiveCampaign Postmark for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/postmark-approved-wordpress-plugin/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Nov 18, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [WP Telegram (Auto Post and Notifications)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (426) | Feb 14, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-theme-and-plugin-auto-update-emails/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (10) | Oct 24, 2023 | 42/100 |
| 4 | [Hide admin notices – Admin Notification Center](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-notification-center/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (14) | Jan 26, 2026 | 45/100 |
| 5 | [Perfecty Push Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/perfecty-push-notifications/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (42) | Sep 4, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Hide WP Admin Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-wp-admin-notifications/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 31, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 7 | [Hide All Notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-all-notices/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (8) | Aug 19, 2020 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [Announcement & Notification Banner – Bulletin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulletin-announcements/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Sep 16, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [SAR Friendly SMTP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sar-friendly-smtp/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (46) | Jul 15, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [Clarity – Ad blocker for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clarity-ad-blocker/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | May 13, 2025 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Subscribers safe to use in 2026?
Subscribers is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 2.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Subscribers?
Subscribers is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 77,787 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 602 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Subscribers work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Subscribers up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Subscribers need?
Subscribers requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Subscribers last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.9, was released on August 31, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Subscribers?
Subscribers is developed and maintained by subscribers.

### What are the best alternatives to Subscribers?
The most popular alternatives to Subscribers are ActiveCampaign Postmark for… (60K+ installs), WP Telegram (Auto Post and… (30K+ installs) and Disable Theme and Plugin Au… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribers-com/ · Generated 2026-10-11 11:12 UTC by PageForge