WordPress plugin comparison
Popup Builder vs Smart Modal
At a glance
- Popup Builder has more active installs: 200K+, against 100+ for Smart Modal.
- On a typical day, Popup Builder is downloaded about 1,827 times, Smart Modal about 6.
- Smart Modal has no reviews yet.
- Smart Modal was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Oct 19, 2026 for Popup Builder.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Popup Builder has been around longer: since 2015, against 2025 for Smart Modal.
Line by line
Popup Builder leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Popup Builder |  Smart Modal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #272 | #15,239 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 122.1K | 294 |
| Rating | 4.7(2.2K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.80 | ×0.28 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3.3 | 7.1 |
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