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Anything Popup

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Communication & Messaging / Notification Management

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Anything Popup Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin allows you to display content in an unblockable popup window. It opens by clicking a button or link, making it user-friendly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This is a simple plugin to display the content in an unblockable popup window. This popup window will open by clicking the button or link.

This plugin allows you to place the button or link on widgets, posts, and pages. In the admin area, there is an HTML editor to manage the popup content, along with options to choose the width and height of the popup window.

Popup windows are generally new web browser windows to display the content. However, this plugin uses a CSS-based modal popup window.

The plugin is easy to configure and supports major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer versions 7 through 10.

Comparing to Alternatives

Anything Popup stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking simple popup functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to configure popup creation
Works well across platforms including Android
Compatible with custom shortcodes from other plugins
Lightweight and not overly complex
Highly rated for fulfilling basic popup needs

Weaknesses

Lacks a pro version with advanced features
Has a known medium severity security vulnerability (Reflected Cross-Site Scripting)
Not fully responsive on mobile devices
Limited customization options compared to more complex plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and no recorded 1-2 star complaints, users generally express high satisfaction with Anything Popup's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"Just what I needed for Simple Cross Platform Popup for Quiz Style Q&A" - desktopanywhere
"Tried all kinds of popup/Modal plugins. And I finally found you." - cab434
"An easy-to-use plugin that does precisely what it claims." - beeoohdeeooh
"Simple and great" - beeoohdeeooh
"Nice plugin" - kotyarashop

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known medium severity reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability
Not fully responsive on mobile devices
No advanced features due to lack of pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, lightweight popup plugin that is easy to configure and works well across platforms without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring mobile-responsive popups, advanced customization, or those concerned about security vulnerabilities should consider other options or wait for security fixes.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic popup functionality that is simple to set up and use, suitable for most standard popup needs.

Final Verdict

Anything Popup is a solid choice for users who want a simple, effective popup solution without the complexity of more feature-rich plugins. Its ease of use and compatibility with custom shortcodes make it appealing for straightforward popup needs.

However, the plugin's known medium severity security vulnerability and lack of mobile responsiveness are important considerations. Users prioritizing security and mobile experience may need to look elsewhere or monitor for updates addressing these issues.