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Pop-up

By Inisev

Marketing & Advertising / Pop-ups & Lead Generation

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Pop-up Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create stunning pop-ups with ease using this plugin. Customize designs and manage pop-ups directly from your dashboard.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 86+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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

Create stunning pop-ups in a breeze!

This plugin allows you, in combination with MyPopUps.com, to place cool-looking pop-ups on your site for various purposes, such as collecting emails, showing discount codes, getting social likes and shares, displaying cookie notices, and blocking ad-blockers.

You can design the pop-ups to your liking thanks to the powerful builder on MyPopUps. You can activate and disable the pop-ups directly inside this plugin without having to leave your WordPress dashboard!

Coming soon: define much more granular rules when and how the pop-ups should show using WordPress parameters, all within this plugin.

Note: This plugin relies on the third-party service MyPopUps, which can be reached at https://mypopups.com. The pop-ups are created on MyPopUps and displayed on your website with the help of this plugin. For the confidential handling of your data, please refer to MyPopUps' GDPR-compliant privacy policy and terms of use.

Comparing to Alternatives

Pop-up is a well-rated plugin with strong user approval, but it faces competition from several other popup plugins that offer various features and integrations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with 90.6% five-star reviews
Easy to use with a functional and intuitive interface
Flexible trigger options for popups
No need to use external forms, allowing custom design
Good for users seeking simple popup solutions

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities in past versions
Privacy concerns due to data sent to third parties
No pro version or premium features available
Some risk related to GDPR and privacy compliance

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally praise the plugin for its ease of use and functionality. However, a minority of users express serious concerns about privacy and data security.

Positive highlights

'Bastante funcional y facil de utilizar' — eliasxgg
'Easy to use and great functionality.' — merakidigitools
'Great Plugin! Use it often' — bethanysupport12
'Love this plugin. Has made working with my site super easy.' — markaceves
'Uno strumento versatile e intuitivo' — leonardosrooms

Common complaints

Sends visitor data to third parties raising privacy concerns

Weaknesses

Past vulnerabilities with medium severity
Potential GDPR and privacy compliance issues
Dependence on external scripts may cause site breakage if unavailable

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use popup plugin with flexible trigger options and no need for premium features.

Not ideal for

Privacy-conscious users or those requiring strict GDPR compliance should consider alternatives due to data sharing and past security issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential popup functionality with customizable design and trigger options, suitable for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

Pop-up is a highly rated and user-friendly plugin that delivers effective popup functionality without the need for a paid upgrade. Its ease of use and flexible triggers make it a solid choice for many WordPress users.

However, potential users should weigh the privacy concerns and past security vulnerabilities before choosing this plugin, especially if GDPR compliance and data security are priorities. Alternatives with stronger privacy assurances may be preferable for sensitive use cases.