WhoKnew Signal – Self-Hosted Web Push Notifications & PWA
v2.0.5by WhoKnew.io · updated 25 days ago
Truly self-hosted web push and PWA for WordPress -- iOS, Android, Chrome, Safari. No SaaS, no Firebase, no monthly fees.
- Rank
- #22,119
- Up285 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 43
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 803
- 803 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
WhoKnew Signal at a glance
WhoKnew Signal is a WordPress plugin by WhoKnew.io with 40+ active installs, the #22,119 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0.5 came out on Oct 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 18 plugins tagged “progressive web app”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats188 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WhoKnew Signal |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 43 · +16.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 37 |
Rank over time
#22,119 · up 1,360 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,119 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,404 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,222 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,344 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,910 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,101 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,171 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,380 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,479 |
Growth %
Average +1.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +2.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.50% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.11% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.70% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #23380 → #22222Installs 30+ → 40+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 8, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WhoKnew Signal
How many websites use WhoKnew Signal?
WhoKnew Signal is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,119 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WhoKnew Signal been downloaded?
803 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was WhoKnew Signal last updated?
Version 2.0.5 came out on Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is WhoKnew Signal compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is WhoKnew Signal still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does WhoKnew Signal have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WhoKnew Signal?
The plugins most like WhoKnew Signal, by the tags they share, are Progressify (100+), PushAI (100+) and Web Push Notifications (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 43 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 803 |
| Author | WhoKnew.io |
| First released | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Version | 2.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 |
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