WordPress plugin comparison
NotificationX vs Top Bar
At a glance
- NotificationX has more active installs: 30K+, against 10K+ for Top Bar.
- On a typical day, NotificationX is downloaded about 754 times, Top Bar about 46.
- NotificationX is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 230 reviews, against 4.0 from 43 reviews.
- NotificationX was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Jan 29, 2026 for Top Bar.
- NotificationX is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Top Bar.
- Top Bar has been around longer: since 2014, against 2019 for NotificationX.
Line by line
NotificationX leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  NotificationX |  Top Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #983 | #1,467 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 50.4K | 1.1K |
| Rating | 4.8(230) | 4.0(43) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.98 | ×0.56 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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