WordPress plugin comparison
Buddy Notification Bell vs WP Notification Bell
At a glance
- WP Notification Bell has more active installs: 600+, against 100+ for Buddy Notification Bell.
- On a typical day, WP Notification Bell is downloaded about 21 times, Buddy Notification Bell about 5.
- WP Notification Bell is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 4.7 from 14 reviews.
- WP Notification Bell was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against May 21, 2026 for Buddy Notification Bell.
- WP Notification Bell is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Buddy Notification Bell.
- Buddy Notification Bell has been around longer: since 2017, against 2020 for WP Notification Bell.
Line by line
WP Notification Bell leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Buddy Notification Bell |  WP Notification Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #16,088 | #8,055 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 79 | 700 |
| Rating | 4.7(14) | 4.9(12) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.38 | ×0.57 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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