# Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker

> Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Send WordPress events to Slack, Mattermost, Google Chat or email: WooCommerce sales, plugin changes, PHP errors, shortcodes, hooks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,475
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (-8.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 5.7.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** vsmash (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vsmash/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/vanilla-bean-slack-hooker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [alerts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alerts/) | #15 | 85 |
| [Mattermost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mattermost/) | #1 | 3 |
| [Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notifications/) | >100 | 377 |
| [slack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slack/) | #14 | 48 |
| [webhook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webhook/) | #32 | 98 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| alerts | >100 | 3,849 |
| Mattermost | #3 | 14 |
| Notifications | >100 | 9,153 |
| slack | #17 | 839 |
| webhook | >100 | 3,218 |

## Version adoption

- 5.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-notifications/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 27, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 2 | [Scheduled Announcements Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scheduled-announcements-widget/) | 100+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Mar 10, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [News Ticker – Floating Headlines & Sticky Alerts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-news-headline/) | 100+ | 1/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [Singular Alerts – Alert Block, Alert Box, Callout Box, and Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alerts-dlx/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [WPSecureOps Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpsecureops-connector/) | 80+ | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Super Monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-monitoring/) | 50+ | 4.4/5 (9) | May 21, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 7 | [Courier Notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/courier-notices/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | May 7, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 8 | [MaxBoxy: Make WordPress Floating Content, Popup, Alert Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/maxboxy/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [Frontend Dashboard Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-dashboard-notification/) | 50+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Callout Boxes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/callout-boxes/) | 50+ | — | Oct 18, 2021 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker free?
Yes. Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker safe to use in 2026?
Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker?
Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,475 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker work with WordPress 7.1?
Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker last updated?
The latest version, 5.7.0, was released on July 15, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker?
Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker is developed and maintained by vsmash.

### What are the best alternatives to Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker?
The most popular alternatives to Vanilla Bean Slack Hooker are Advanced Notifications (100+ installs), Scheduled Announcements Wid… (100+ installs) and News Ticker (100+ installs).


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