# WP Notices

> WP Notices has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Notices shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Notices can be targeted by WordPress user role (admin, editor, contributor, author, subscriber, reader, anon or any other configured role), by WordPress capabilities (manage_plugins, read, delete_pages or any other…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,910
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+35.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 9, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Lee Hodson (VR51) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/leehodson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-notices/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [members](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/members/) | #80 | 149 |
| [membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/membership/) | >100 | 267 |
| [messages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/messages/) | #28 | 43 |
| [notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notices/) | #28 | 50 |
| [timed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/timed/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| members | >100 | 3,726 |
| membership | >100 | 2,150 |
| messages | >100 | 10,000 |
| notices | >100 | 10,000 |
| timed | >100 | 425 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress/) | 90K+ | 4.1/5 (375) | Jul 29, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-membership/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (475) | Oct 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Membership After Login Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-membership-after-login-redirection/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Aug 21, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [WCFM Membership – WooCommerce Memberships for Multivendor Marketplace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-multivendor-membership/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (25) | Aug 30, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Buy Me a Coffee – Button and Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buymeacoffee/) | 6K+ | 3.8/5 (18) | Aug 24, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [BP Profile Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-profile-search/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (71) | Oct 10, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [Patreon WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/patreon-connect/) | 3K+ | 3.4/5 (55) | Oct 15, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Membership Form Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-membership-form-shortcode/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 21, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Authenticator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authenticator/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (8) | Jan 21, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Team Section Block – Showcase Team Members with Layout Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/team-section/) | 1K+ | 3/5 (1) | Oct 19, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Notices safe to use in 2026?
WP Notices shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Notices?
WP Notices is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,910 times since it launched in July 2016. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Notices work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Notices is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Notices last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.4, was released on September 9, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Notices?
WP Notices is developed and maintained by Lee Hodson (VR51).

### What are the best alternatives to WP Notices?
The most popular alternatives to WP Notices are BuddyPress (90K+ installs), Simple Membership (40K+ installs) and Simple Membership After Log… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notices/ · Generated 2026-10-20 07:38 UTC by PageForge