XL PopUp
XL PopUp is a WordPress plugin which create popup box / form. It is simple but flexible & powerful. No need any coading knowledge. Just install and it will display popup one time per day.
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XL PopUp shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where XL PopUp stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| popup | >100 |
| Popup plugin | >100 |
| wordpress popup | >100 |
| wordpress popup plugin | >100 |
| XL PopUp | #39 |
About XL PopUp
From the official readme · v1.1Description
XL PopUp is a WordPress plugin which create popup box / form. It is
simple but flexible & powerful. No need any coading knowledge. Just install and it will display popup one time per day.
Plugin Features
- Plug and play
- No Shortcode
- Work with any kind of form.
- Contact form 7 or Gravity forms shortcode support.
- Work with all WordPress theme.
- Easy to use.
- Developer friendly & easy to customize.
- Its easy user interface allows you to add form code or any shortcode etc.
CREDIT
Developed by Khandaker Ikrama – http://ikrama.info/
Proudly powered by XL Theme – http://www.xltheme.com/
CONTACT
Khandaker Ikrama – http://ikrama.info/contact/
Installation
Install XL PopUp as a regular WordPress plugin. Here is different ways to install XL PopUp plugin :
Install by Search Plugin
- In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New
- Search XL PopUp
- Click to install
- Activate the plugin
- XL PopUp Setting page will show Settings > XL PopUp
Install by Upload Plugin
- Download the latest version of XL PopUp (.zip file)
- In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New
- Select “Upload Plugin”
- Click on “Choose File”
- Select downloaded xl-popup.zip & click on ‘Install Now’ button
- Activate the plugin
- XL PopUp Setting page will show Settings > XL PopUp
Install Plugin using FTP
- Upload xl-popup folder inside the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Go to WordPress dashboard > Plugins & Activate the XL PopUp
- XL PopUp Setting page will show Settings > XL PopUp
Changelog
version 1.1
- WordPress compatibility check and update
version 1.0.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
XL PopUp: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is XL PopUp free?
Yes. XL PopUp is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is XL PopUp safe to use in 2026?
XL PopUp shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use XL PopUp?
XL PopUp is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,253 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 29 times in the last 30 days.
Does XL PopUp work with WordPress 7.1?
XL PopUp is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was XL PopUp last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on March 10, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes XL PopUp?
XL PopUp is developed and maintained by XLTHEME.
What are the best alternatives to XL PopUp?
The most popular alternatives to XL PopUp are Popup Builder & Popup Maker… (1M+ installs), Popup Maker (700K+ installs) and Popup Builder (200K+ installs).
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