# WP Tactical Popup

> WP Tactical Popup has 50+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Tactical Popup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Capture your visitors attentions with lightboxes. Show email opt-in lightboxes (popups), html popups and image popups.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 7,819
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+80% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 3, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Arevico (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/arevico/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-tactical-popup/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email opt in](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-opt-in/) | #2 | 8 |
| [email popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-popup/) | #3 | 7 |
| [htmlaweber](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/htmlaweber/) | #1 | 1 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 817 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | >100 | 471 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email opt in | >100 | 2,702 |
| email popup | >100 | 2,491 |
| htmlaweber | #1 | 1 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| popup | >100 | 5,207 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Instant Popup Builder – Popup Maker for Videos, Forms, Offers, Announcements, Galleries & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instant-popup-builder/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [Gated Downloads – Lead Capture & Content Locker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/templatesell-gated-downloads/) | 30+ | — | Jul 31, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 4 | [Popup Zen – Small, Simple, Lightweight Email Optin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-zen/) | 10+ | 4.9/5 (7) | May 30, 2019 | 35/100 |
| 5 | [YS LeadGen – Popup Builder & Lead Generation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ysleadgen/) | 10+ | — | Oct 3, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Aweber Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-aweber-integration/) | 10+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Jan 2, 2014 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Camerce Popup Campaigns – Exit Intent, Email Opt-in & Announcement Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/camerce-popup-campaigns/) | <10 | — | Oct 4, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 8 | [Meadow Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meadow-pages/) | <10 | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Tactical Popup safe to use in 2026?
WP Tactical Popup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Tactical Popup?
WP Tactical Popup is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,819 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Tactical Popup work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Tactical Popup is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Tactical Popup last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 3, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Tactical Popup?
WP Tactical Popup is developed and maintained by Arevico.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Tactical Popup?
The most popular alternatives to WP Tactical Popup are Instant Popup Builder (100+ installs), Gated Downloads (30+ installs) and Popup Zen (10+ installs).


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