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Perfecty Push Notifications

By Perfecty

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

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

6.84/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 42+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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 is a self-hosted push notification plugin with several competitors offering similar features. Here are some notable alternatives to consider.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Self-hosted solution providing control over notifications
No subscription fees or hidden costs
Simple and user-friendly interface
Works well with AMP according to some users
Good overall rating with majority positive reviews

Weaknesses

Lack of developer support and slow response to queries
Reported issues with compatibility on Mozilla and Chromium browsers
No GDPR-compliant subscription box available
Some users report plugin stops working after a few months

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high average rating of 4.6 from 42 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and free features. However, a small portion of users report significant issues, reflected in the 7% low ratings.

Positive highlights

"Really like the plugin. Simple UI. All features without any fees." — Hirak Kalita
"This plugin works with AMP." — janhvi shankar
"Easy to use and does what is needed without any subscription." — mgruson

Common complaints

Plugin does not work properly with Mozilla or Chromium browsers, causing errors when sending notifications
Plugin stops functioning after a few months of use
No support provided by developers on the WordPress forum
Lacks GDPR-compliant subscription box with privacy policy link

Weaknesses

Limited or no developer support
Compatibility issues with some browsers
No GDPR compliance features
Reliability concerns over long-term use

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a free, self-hosted push notification plugin with a simple interface and no subscription fees, especially those comfortable troubleshooting minor issues themselves.

Not ideal for

Users who require guaranteed long-term reliability, official support, GDPR compliance features, or compatibility with all major browsers without issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to send push notifications without any fees or subscriptions.

Final Verdict

Perfecty Push Notifications offers a compelling free solution for self-hosted push notifications with a user-friendly interface and no subscription costs. It is well-liked by most users for its simplicity and functionality, including AMP compatibility.

However, the plugin suffers from limited developer support, browser compatibility issues, and lacks GDPR compliance features. Users needing robust support and guaranteed reliability may want to consider alternative plugins.

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.