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Perfecty Push Notifications

By Perfecty

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Perfecty Push Notifications Review - In-Depth Analysis

Self-hosted Push Notifications without API keys. Control your data and send notifications directly from your server for free.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.03/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 42+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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

Push Notifications that are self-hosted, you don't need API keys to integrate with external Push Notifications providers that will charge you later. It's Open Source and the information is stored in WordPress, so that you can send Push Notifications directly from your server for free!

In a rush looking for Push Notifications alternatives now that you've exceeded the free-tier of your current provider? Losing your users every time you change your Push Notifications provider? Worried about where the Push Notifications information is stored? With this plugin you don't worry about that.

Easily migrate your users from other providers, send custom Push Notifications, or automatically when publishing a post, and see the stats in your Dashboard.

Features include total control of your information, migration from other providers, PWA friendly, and customizable notifications. You can also comply with GDPR as all information is processed and stored on your server.

Comparing to Alternatives

Perfecty Push Notifications offers a straightforward approach to web push notifications without subscription fees, positioning itself among popular alternatives like LaraPush, Push Notifications for WP, and OneSignal.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple user interface making it easy to set up.
No subscription fees or hidden costs.
Self-hosted approach gives users control over data.

Weaknesses

Lack of developer support and updates.
No GDPR-compliant subscription options.
Compatibility issues with some browsers like Mozilla and Chromium.
Limited integration guidance for AMP plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both appreciation for the plugin's simplicity and concerns about support and functionality.

Positive highlights

'Simple UI and all features without fees' - Hirak Kalita
'Easy to use and does what is needed without any subscription' - mgruson
'Works with AMP' - janhvi shankar

Common complaints

Plugin stops working after a few months.
Lack of developer support and response.
Not GDPR compliant due to missing subscribe box with privacy policy link.
Errors when sending notifications on certain browsers.

Weaknesses

Unreliable performance over time.
No official support channel or timely updates.
Missing key compliance features for European users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a free, self-hosted push notification plugin with a simple setup and no subscription fees.

Not ideal for

Those needing reliable long-term support, GDPR compliance features, or compatibility with all major browsers and AMP integration without manual configuration.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core push notification features without any subscription or fees, allowing users to send notifications from their own server.

Final Verdict

Perfecty Push Notifications is a cost-effective solution for users wanting basic push notification functionality without ongoing fees.

However, its lack of support, GDPR compliance features, and browser compatibility issues may limit its suitability for users requiring a robust and fully supported plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Perfecty Push Notifications plugin.

Push Notifications

Self-hosted Notifications

Web Push Notifications

Screenshots

FAQ

Absolutely, Perfecty Push can override the previous service worker from your user’s browser. Once they visit your site, the worker is automatically replaced and you can start sending Push Notifications directly. For that you need to first remove your provider’s JS SDK, and then enable the Remove conflicting workers option in Perfecty Push. Go to Perfecty Push > Settings > Public Widget.

After v1.0.7 Perfecty Push uses the /perfecty/push scope (you can also customize it), so it’s friendly with any PWA/AMP plugin that uses the root scope (e.g. Super PWA plugin). However, if you use the Remove conflicting workers option, it will deregister any existing worker, so be careful with this option.