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Web Push Notifications – Webpushr

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E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Web Push Notifications – Webpushr Review - In-Depth Analysis

Webpushr is a lightweight plugin for Web Push Notifications. It allows you to send browser push notifications to your site visitors, even when they are not on your site.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.64/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 63+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Webpushr is the new standard in web push notifications. With Webpushr, you can send browser push notifications to your site visitors across all popular browsers. Your visitors receive these notifications even when they are not on your site. It only takes a few minutes to install. Both HTTP and HTTPS WordPress sites are supported.

Once you have successfully installed and activated the Webpushr Plugin, your site visitors will start seeing an opt-in message to receive web push notifications from you. Once they have opted in, you can send them push messages anytime you want.

You can configure the plugin to automatically send push notifications to your subscribers whenever you publish a new post. You can also view your subscriber count and useful user reports, such as browser and device type, right from the plugin.

Webpushr offers best-in-class support for WooCommerce sites. You can configure it to automatically send Web Push Notification based alerts for new products, price drops, sales promotions, and abandoned carts.

Webpushr also offers advanced features such as user segmentation, advanced user analytics, and customizable opt-in prompts from the Webpushr Web Console.

Webpushr's free plan offers all plugin features such as dashboard views, subscriber logs, notification stats, and automatically triggered push notifications for completely free. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions. We are here to help and answer most queries during the same business day.

Comparing to Alternatives

Web Push Notifications – Webpushr is a popular plugin in the web push notification space, but there are several other notable options available that offer similar features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports WooCommerce with product-specific notifications.
Provides real-time push notifications with statistics.
Includes a front panel for visual notifications to guests.
Highly rated by users for ease of use and effectiveness.
Lightweight and does not heavily impact site resources.

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities with medium to high severity.
Some users report residual code and 404 errors after uninstalling.
Does not function properly on all browsers and mobile devices.
No clearly promoted paid version with additional features.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 63 reviews, most users praise the plugin's functionality and ease of use, though a small minority report significant issues.

Positive highlights

'For me it is perhaps the best plugin for webpush' – dolceremy
'Very good notification plugin, light on site resources' – Philippe Cadu
'The concept is wonderful and quickly accumulated active profiles' – Aussiesj
'Excelente plugin, funciona e é fácil de usar' – ivoneti
'Thanks' – San Lohat

Common complaints

Does not work on all browsers and mobile devices (kerdelhué).
Leaves residual code and causes numerous 404 errors after uninstalling (sociobrightwp).

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities with no known fix for some issues.
Unreliable functionality on certain platforms.
Lack of responsive support for critical issues.
Residual files causing site errors after removal.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a free, easy-to-use web push notification plugin with WooCommerce integration and real-time notification features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring guaranteed compatibility across all browsers and devices, or who prioritize strong security and prompt support, may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive push notification features including WooCommerce product notifications, real-time updates, and visitor notification panels.

Final Verdict

Web Push Notifications – Webpushr is a highly rated and feature-rich plugin that excels in WooCommerce integration and real-time notifications, making it a strong choice for many users. However, its history of security vulnerabilities and reports of residual code issues after uninstalling raise concerns that potential users should consider carefully.

While the plugin offers excellent value for free, users needing robust security and flawless cross-device compatibility might want to explore alternative plugins with stronger support and fewer reported issues. Overall, it remains a solid option for those prioritizing functionality and ease of use over these concerns.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Web Push Notifications – Webpushr plugin.

Web Push Notifications

Push Notifications

Webpushr

Screenshots

FAQ

After you have successfully integrated Webpushr to your site, your previously subscribed users from the old web push service provider (such as OneSignal, etc.) will be automatically re-subscribed to Webpushr once they return to your site. Your previously subscribed users will NOT see opt-in prompt during re-subscription – it will happen silently & automatically.