Description
Rubix Notify sends notifications and announcements to dedicated ntfy topics.
The plugin can be used with ntfy.sh or a self-hosted ntfy server. It is suitable for personal sites, client websites, internal systems, and managed WordPress environments.
When a user logs in, the plugin can send a notification to your configured ntfy topic. This helps administrators track access activity without needing to constantly check WordPress logs or email inboxes.
Post announcements can also be sent to dedicated post topics, allowing subscribers to be alerted when new website posts are published.
Use cases:
- Monitoring administrator logins
- Receiving alerts for client website access
- Tracking access to internal WordPress sites
- Sending post feeds and announcements to subscribers
Rubix Notify is lightweight and privacy-focused simple notification layer for login activity.
Features
- Send login alerts to ntfy
- Supports ntfy.sh and self-hosted ntfy servers
- Works with custom ntfy server URLs
- Optional token-based authentication
- Lightweight WordPress integration
- Suitable for agencies, administrators, and managed WordPress sites
Maintainer
Rubix Notify is developed and maintained by Rubix Studios, a Melbourne web engineering, hosting and digital operations studio.
Plugin source code is available on GitHub:
To rebuild the compiled admin files:
- Clone the repository.
- Install dependencies with pnpm install.
- Build the admin assets with pnpm build.
The public repository is provided so future maintainers, reviewers, and contributors can inspect, modify, and rebuild the react admin interface from source.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/rubix-notifydirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to the ntfy settings page in WordPress.
- Enter your ntfy server URL.
- Enter your topic name.
- Add an authentication token if your ntfy topic requires one.
- Save your settings.
- Log in to WordPress to confirm that a notification is sent.
FAQ
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Does this work with self-hosted ntfy servers?
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Yes. The plugin is designed to work with ntfy.sh as well as private ntfy servers hosted on custom domains or internal infrastructure.
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Does this replace a WordPress security plugin?
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No. This plugin only sends login notifications to ntfy. It should be used alongside normal WordPress security practices, such as strong passwords, two-factor authentication, regular updates, and appropriate user permissions.
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Can I use an authentication token?
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Yes. If your ntfy topic requires authentication, you can configure a token in the plugin settings.
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Will this send email notifications?
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No. This plugin sends notifications to ntfy. It does not send WordPress email alerts.
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Does the plugin create audit logs?
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No. The plugin focuses on sending login notifications. It is not intended to be a full audit logging system.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.1.0
- Updated plugin readme documentation.
- Add new post table and template.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added WordPress login notifications for ntfy.
- Added support for custom ntfy server URLs.
- Added support for optional authentication tokens.