Title: Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups Author: Wow-Company Published: January 29, 2020 Last modified: March 11, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/popup-box/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3250237) ![](https://ps.w.org/popup-box/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3079439) # Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups By [Wow-Company](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpcalc/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/popup-box.3.2.14.zip) [Live Preview](https://wordpress.org/plugins/popup-box/?preview=1) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/popup-box/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/popup-box/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/popup-box/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/popup-box/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/) ## Description [📚 Documentation](https://wow-estore.com/documentations/popup-box-documentation/) | [🚀 Try Pro Demo](https://demo.wow-estore.com/popup-box-pro/) **Popup Box** is a lightweight yet powerful **WordPress popup plugin** that helps you create, customize, and manage stunning popups without coding. Perfect for ** email subscription popups**, **promotional popups**, **special offers**, **announcement popups**, and **interactive content popups**. Design your popup with a **live preview builder** and choose placements. Use flexible triggers like on **load**, **scroll**, or **click**, and control exactly where your popups appear with advanced targeting rules. **Popup Box** is a powerful yet lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you easily create, customize, and manage popups with a real-time live preview. Perfect for special offers, email signups, promotions, or boosting user interaction. ### 🌟 Key Benefits * Effortlessly create stunning popups with live preview. * Improve engagement and grow conversions. * Lightweight and optimized for speed. * Simple setup – works with any theme. ✅ **Engage visitors and increase conversions with Popup Box — the ultimate WordPress popup solution!** #### Main Features ### 🎨 **Customization & Design** * **Live Preview Editor**: Instantly see changes as you build. * **Unlimited Popups**: No limits—create as many popups as you need. * **Customizable Styles**: Fonts, colors, backgrounds, borders, shadows, and more. * **9 Placement Options**: Position your popups exactly where you want. * **Advanced Close Button**: Customize look and behavior. ### 🔥 **Triggers & Behavior** * **Flexible Triggers**: Show popups on page load, scroll, click, or delay. * **Display Targeting**: Show popups on specific posts, pages, or across your site. * **Popup Frequency Control**: Limit popups to appear once per session. * **Overlay & Shadow Effects**: Make your popups more attractive. * **Custom Backgrounds**: Use images or solid colors. ### 📦 **Content & Shortcode Support** * **Video Support**: Embed YouTube or Vimeo videos using the `[videoBox]` shortcode. * **Custom Buttons**: Add styled buttons or close triggers with the `[buttonBox]` shortcode. * **Iframe Support**: Insert maps, documents, or external sites via the `[iframeBox]` shortcode. * **Third-Party Integration**: Works perfectly with **Contact Form 7**, **WPForms**, and other shortcode-based content. ### ⚡ **Performance & Compliance** * No jQuery dependencies – lightweight and fast. * GDPR compliant – cookie-free tracking using local storage. — #### Ideal Uses for Popup Box * Email subscription forms. * Special offers and promotions. * YouTube or Vimeo video showcases. * Lead generation. * Announcement popups. * Interactive content popups. — ### Pro Version Unlock advanced popup features with **Popup Box Pro**: ### 🎨 **More Design Flexibility** * **Hover Trigger**: Show popups on hover. * **Right-Click Trigger**: Open popups on right-click. * **Text Selection Trigger**: Trigger popups when text is highlighted. * **Exit Intent**: Capture visitors as they are about to leave. * **Loop Popups**: Repeatedly show popups at random intervals. * **Auto Close**: Set a timer for automatic popup closure. * **Page Redirect**: Redirect users after popup close. ### 🔥 **Advanced Display Rules** * **URL Parameters Activation**: Show popups based on URL query strings. * **Referrer URL Targeting**: Target users coming from specific sources. * **Geotargeting**: Show popups based on user location. * **User Role Targeting**: Different popups for different user roles. * **Device-Based Visibility**: Different popups for desktop or mobile. * **Browser-Specific Control**: Enable or disable popups for specific browsers. * **Multi-Language Targeting**: Display popups based on language preference. * **Scheduling**: Schedule popups for specific dates or times. ### ✨ **Animation & Effects** * **28 Entrance Animations**: Choose beautiful transition effects. * **Forced Interaction**: Temporarily disable popup close button for critical actions( use carefully). ✅ [Upgrade to Popup Box Pro](https://wow-estore.com/item/popup-box-pro/) and unlock full potential! — ### 🚀 Maximize Results with Complementary Plugins Expand your site’s functionality with these companion plugins: * [Flexi Menu](https://wordpress.org/plugins/flexi-menu/) – Create Floating, Sticky, Dropdown & Icon Menus Easily. * [Buttons](https://wordpress.org/plugins/buttons/) – Create powerful call-to-action buttons. * [Counter Box](https://wordpress.org/plugins/counter-box/) – Add dynamic counters and timers. * [Calculator Builder](https://wordpress.org/plugins/calculator-builder/) – Insert interactive calculators inside popups. ✅ **Boost engagement and conversions by combining Popup Box with these free tools!** ### Support Need help? Ask questions and get quick answers in our [support center](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/). ## Screenshots * [[ * Frontend example of a popup in action. * [[ * Popup content editor for customization. * [[ * Popup style customization options. * [[ * Settings page for popup controls. * [[ * Advanced display rules and targeting options. ## Installation ### 📌 Option 1: Install via WordPress Dashboard 1. Go to your WordPress admin dashboard (`wp-admin`). 2. Navigate to `Plugins Add New`. 3. Search for **“Popup Box”** and click **Install Now**. 4. After installation, click **Activate**. ### 📌 Option 2: Manual Installation (Upload) 1. Download the Popup Box plugin ZIP file. 2. In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to `Plugins Add New Upload Plugin`. 3. Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click **Install Now**. 4. After installation, click **Activate**. ### 📌 Option 3: Install via FTP 1. Download and unzip the Popup Box plugin ZIP file. 2. Upload the extracted `popup-box` folder to your server’s `/wp-content/plugins/` directory via FTP. 3. Go to `Plugins` in your WordPress dashboard and click **Activate**. ### 🚀 Getting Started 1. Once activated, you will see a new **Popup Box** section in your WordPress admin menu. 2. Click **“Add New”** to create your first popup. 3. Customize your popup appearance, content, and trigger settings. 4. Click **Save** and your popup will be live on your site. ## FAQ ### The popup does not appear on my website. How can I fix this? If your popup is not showing, it is often related to **caching** issues. To resolve this: 1. **Clear your browser cache** — Press `Ctrl + Shift + R` (Windows) or `Cmd + Shift + R` (Mac) to reload without cache. 2. **Clear your WordPress cache** — If you are using caching plugins (like WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache), clear the cache from plugin settings. 3. **Purge server-side cache** — If your hosting provider uses additional caching ( e.g., Cloudflare, SiteGround, Nginx cache), purge the cache from your hosting panel. 4. **Disable caching temporarily** — If the popup still does not appear, temporarily disable your caching plugin and test again. ### The popup is visible only to administrators, not regular visitors. Why? Check if **“Test Mode”** is enabled. When Test Mode is active, popups are visible only to administrators for testing purposes and hidden from public users. ### Can I change the position of the popup? Yes! You can easily choose between **9 placement options** to position your popup exactly where you want it to appear on the screen. ### Can I display popups only on specific pages or posts? Yes! Popup Box allows you to: – **Show popups sitewide** (on all pages). – **Assign popups** to specific pages, posts, or custom post types via the popup settings. In the **Pro version**, you can also create **advanced display rules** based on post types, categories, tags, user roles, referrer URLs, and more. ### Can I use multiple popups at the same time? Absolutely! You can create and display **multiple popups** across your website. Each popup has its own settings and triggers. ### How do I use Popup Box on a multisite network? If you are running a WordPress multisite, **activate Popup Box individually** on each site where you want to use it. Do not activate it network-wide. ### Will Popup Box slow down my website? No. **Popup Box is lightweight and optimized for performance**, with no jQuery dependency, ensuring minimal impact on your site’s speed. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d74162545f72fe6e6916b903556c68c89403a52c1298d7897722eb304d4f93d5? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Super Sencillo, Funciona en 3 minutos!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/super-sencillo-funciona-en-3-minutos/)󠁿 [yantal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/yantal/) November 21, 2025 Es realmente lo que necesitaba, Tarde 3 minuto en instalarlo y que funcione. Supera si lo que quieres es un simple popup con una imagen, como en mi caso, a cualquiera de los hiper sofisticados que lo anteceden. Lo Pones . Funciona. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f37e3b0c5bc8030763434851839ce43edb42713a0ee171f806b7ee69d030e0b9? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Amazing plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/amazing-plugin-2688/)󠁿 [qiqqq](https://profiles.wordpress.org/qiqqq/) January 9, 2025 1 reply This plugin is a great example of how to create very intuitive and effective plugin without numerous unnecessary options. Just great popup with all settings that are important and good UI. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cbc33fc10c68c21e407ca110e036f6917856d292727d6c3ebd214c45d7ab438f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Good out of the box](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/good-out-of-the-box-4/)󠁿 [Ishko](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ishko/) April 2, 2024 Very nice plugin. Free version does the work and paid version is not expensive and adds interesting functions. Very customizable : you can build a popup with or without overlay, a banner, a small or big popup… More options in the free version than much others. Thanks to the dev ! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f9022bb8ee3915c079c89ebca3af2626a548b1219eb16dd7c784b18850085bc0? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[this one works!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/this-one-works-24/)󠁿 [P](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pranza/) December 1, 2023 1 reply i tried some popular ones and guess what – they fail to work in my peculiar website, not to mention some of them are downright horrible in design and function (like – start by registering in our spammy page OR just freezes the whole thing for a few seconds and baaaam a ton of tasteless presets and options of no use).and this one’s just perfect, does what advertised in a most tidy way imaginable. bravo!!! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4e96bba6fa595cd3133bfa41a829b719e32c3868827dc42da35a1f16c6382704? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Light, easy and useful](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/light-easy-and-useful-4/)󠁿 [TFMEDIA™](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ab18282/) September 26, 2023 1 reply Nice plugin, thank You very much. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/852f37a318fefc01bcc98444c98e02416956968a0746d5fc416b8a79b5df79e2? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Works great](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-great-8445/)󠁿 [honzasklepek](https://profiles.wordpress.org/honzasklepek/) September 13, 2022 2 replies A simple and functional plugin for creating popup boxes. [ Read all 11 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Wow-Company ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpcalc/) * [ DmtLo ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lobov/) [Translate “Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/popup-box) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/popup-box/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/popup-box/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/popup-box/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/popup-box/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 3.2.14 * Fixed: issue with method `Settings::option()`. * Fixed: grammar issue in ListTable.php #### 3.2.13 * Fixed: All iframe attributes are now properly escaped using `esc_attr()` #### 3.2.12 * Updated: `wp-color-picker-alpha` to version **3.0.4**. * Fixed: minor bug fixes #### 3.2.11 * Improved: Refactored AdminActions class for better performance and readability * Improved: Reordered condition checks for better execution performance * Updated: Added strict type hinting for method arguments in AdminActions #### 3.2.10 * Improved: Reorganized method order in DBManager class for better readability and maintenance * Improved: Minor SQL formatting for consistency * Cleaned: Minor code style improvements according to WordPress Coding Standards( WPCS) #### 3.2.9 * Added: admin RTL support * Fixed: opening popup by selector for dynamically added elements #### 3.2.8 * Fixed: made the “days” option more flexible for option ‘Show once’ #### 3.2.7 * Fixed: Issue with `CreateFields` class. * Updated: Language file for translations. #### 3.2.6 * Fixed: Minor database update logic. #### 3.2.5 * Fixed: Nonce verification logic for improved security. #### 3.2.4 * Fixed: Accessibility issue with the close button. #### 3.2.3 * Fixed: Structure of columns when creating database tables. #### 3.2.2 * Fixed: Function `block page` behavior. * Changed: Dashboard menu icon. * Updated: UI elements for better usability. #### 3.2.1 * Fixed: Admin menu icon display issue. * Fixed: Minor bugs. * Updated: Translation file. #### 3.2 * Added: Control dashboard display based on user roles. * Fixed: Minor bug fixes for enhanced stability. #### 3.1 * Added: Shortcode support. * Improved: Plugin script optimization. #### 3.0.1 * Changed: Default width and height values for popup properties. * Fixed: Issue with `iframeBox` shortcode insertion using percentage widths. #### 3.0 * Added: New functions in Popup Content Editor. * Added: Dynamic Content option. * Added: New shortcodes: - `videoBox`: Embed YouTube or Vimeo videos inside popups. - `buttonBox`: Add a customizable button or close popup button. - `iframeBox`: Insert iframe content (e.g., PDF, map). * Added: Tag and link options for better organization. * Improved: Refreshed dashboard interface for a more user-friendly experience. * Fixed: Various minor bugs. #### 2.2.7 * Fixed: Minor nonce validation bug. #### 2.2.6 * Fixed: Minor bug during database creation. #### 2.2.5 * Fixed: Compatibility with dynamic properties for PHP 8.2. #### 2.2.4 * Fixed: Test Mode showing popups sitewide despite display rule settings. #### 2.2.3 * Fixed: Minor bug with `current_screen` detection. #### 2.2.2 * Fixed: Minor bug in page list functionality. #### 2.2.1 * Fixed: Security improvements. #### 2.2 * Fixed: Minor bugs. * Fixed: Security vulnerabilities. * Updated: Support page layout. #### 2.1.2 * Fixed: Database update bug. #### 2.1.1 * Fixed: Popup Activate/Deactivate function. #### 2.1 * Added: Import/Export popup settings. * Changed: Support page update. #### 2.0 * Added: New placement options for popups. * Changed: Removed dependency on jQuery. #### 1.1.2 * Fixed: Close popup class issue. #### 1.1.1 * Fixed: Correct placement of the close button outside the popup content. #### 1.1 * Fixed: Display popup on selected pages. #### 1.0.2 * Added: `document ready` wrapper for script loading. #### 1.0.1 * Fixed: Compatibility with page builder plugins. #### 1.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **3.2.14** * Last updated **1 month ago** * Active installations **6,000+** * WordPress version ** 5.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [alert](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/alert/)[banner](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/banner/) [modal window](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/modal-window/)[overlay](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/overlay/) [popup](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/popup/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/popup-box/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 11 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Wow-Company ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpcalc/) * [ DmtLo ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lobov/) ## Support Issues resolved in last two months: 0 out of 1 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/popup-box/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? 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