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Boxzilla – Pop-Ups for WordPress

By Danny van Kooten

Marketing & Advertising / Pop-ups & Lead Generation

Boxzilla – Pop-Ups for WordPress Review - In-Depth Analysis

Boxzilla allows you to create flexible pop-ups or slide-ins that appear at the right moments on your WordPress site. Customize content, animations, and display events.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 132+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Boxzilla is a plugin allowing you to add pop-up or slide-in boxes to your WordPress site. Boxes can slide or fade in at any point and can contain whatever content you like.

Some of Boxzilla's features include customizable box positions, animations for showing or hiding boxes, and page targeting to show pop-ups on specific posts or pages. You have full control over how long boxes stay hidden once dismissed and can customize their appearance using a simple visual interface.

The Boxzilla plugin itself is entirely free, with advanced functionality available through several paid add-ons. These add-ons extend the core functionality of the plugin and help fund further development of the free plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

Boxzilla stands out among WordPress popup plugins for its ease of use and effective functionality. When compared to other popular options, it offers a solid balance of features and simplicity.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Quick setup with minimal configuration needed
Supports custom CSS for advanced styling
Reliable performance with various popup types
Free version offers substantial functionality
Premium version adds advanced targeting and triggers

Weaknesses

Limited advanced features in free version compared to some competitors
User interface could be more modern
Fewer integrations with third-party services than some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights Boxzilla's reliability and ease of use, with many praising its straightforward setup and customization options.

Positive highlights

"Works as a charm, you’ll have a pop-up set in a minute." – danielepais
"I love the simplicity and HTML output of this plugin." – Jasper MMM
"Works very well with lots of options. Recommended." – Richard Munter
"Easy to implement and ideal for a variety of applications." – iamjwal
"Free. Simple. Decent. Does the job." – PieterCM

Common complaints

Limited advanced features in the free version
Interface could be more intuitive for beginners

Weaknesses

Lacks some modern UI polish
Fewer third-party integrations

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable popup solution that is easy to set up and customize with CSS will find Boxzilla ideal, especially those who want a functional free version with optional premium upgrades.

Not ideal for

Those needing extensive third-party integrations or highly advanced popup features might find Boxzilla less suitable compared to more feature-rich alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes essential popup creation tools, basic targeting options, and the ability to customize appearance with CSS, making it sufficient for many standard use cases.

Pro version

The premium upgrade offers advanced targeting, additional popup triggers, and enhanced customization options to better tailor popups to specific audiences and needs.

Final Verdict

Boxzilla is a dependable and user-friendly WordPress popup plugin that excels in simplicity and core functionality, making it a great choice for users who want quick results without complexity.

While it may lack some advanced features and integrations found in competitors, its free version is robust, and the pro upgrade provides valuable enhancements, ensuring good value for a wide range of users.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Boxzilla – Pop-Ups for WordPress plugin.

pop-ups

slide-ins

call to action

Screenshots

FAQ

Pop-ups. Have a look at the Boxzilla demo site.

Yes, you can create a link that refers the box ID. For example, if your box has an ID of 94.

<a href="#boxzilla-94">Open Box</a>

Boxzilla comes with a simple interface for customizing the pop-up appearance. But you can also use your own custom CSS if needed.

.boxzilla { } /* all boxes */ .boxzilla-5 { } /* only the box with ID 5 */

All default WordPress filters are added to the boxzilla_box_content filter hook. The example below shows how to remove them.

remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'wptexturize') ; remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'convert_smilies' ); remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'convert_chars' ); remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'wpautop' ); remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'do_shortcode' ); remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'shortcode_unautop' );

Yes. Link to the box ID from any link or button. For example, if your box ID is 94, use this link:

<a href="#boxzilla-94">Open Box</a>

Yes. Boxzilla includes appearance settings for the popup position, animation, and style. You can also add custom CSS when you need more control.

.boxzilla { } /* all boxes */ .boxzilla-5 { } /* only the box with ID 5 */

WordPress content filters are added to the boxzilla_box_content filter hook. You can remove them with this code:

remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'wptexturize' ); remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'convert_smilies' ); remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'convert_chars' ); remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'wpautop' ); remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'do_shortcode' ); remove_filter( 'boxzilla_box_content', 'shortcode_unautop' );