WordPress plugin comparison
NotificationX vs Simple Alert System
At a glance
- NotificationX has more active installs: 30K+, against 40+ for Simple Alert System.
- On a typical day, NotificationX is downloaded about 754 times, Simple Alert System about 8.
- Simple Alert System has no reviews yet.
- NotificationX was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Jul 5, 2026 for Simple Alert System.
- NotificationX is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Simple Alert System.
- NotificationX has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for Simple Alert System.
Line by line
NotificationX leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  NotificationX |  Simple Alert System |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #983 | #21,785 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 50.4K | 131 |
| Rating | 4.8(230) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.98 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 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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