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Magnet Genius

Create magnet genius with customizable forms to collect email addresses before providing downloads to your visitors.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Current version1.1.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.8
Minimum stackWP 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Directory statusactive
Last directory update9 Oct 20251y ago
Active installations10Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Magnet Genius version 1.1.0 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.

Overview

About this plugin

Magnet Genius is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help you grow your email list by offering downloadable content (magnet genius) in exchange for visitors’ contact information.

Key Features:

  • Easy Setup: Create unlimited magnet genius forms with a simple interface
  • Flexible Deployment: Display your magnet genius using shortcodes or automatic popups
  • Customizable Forms: Customize button text, form title, and more
  • Targeted Display: Show your magnet genius forms on specific pages or across your entire site
  • Subscriber Management: Track and manage your subscribers from a convenient dashboard
  • Download Protection: Securely deliver your files only to confirmed subscribers
  • Responsive Design: Works flawlessly on all devices and screen sizes

💬 New Features:

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📲 WhatsApp Welcome Messaging

Instantly send a welcome message to the user’s WhatsApp number when they submit the form.

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🔁 Follow-up Message Scheduling

Add multiple timed follow-up messages using a repeater field. Set the delay using minutes, hours, days, months, or even years — and define custom text for each message.

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⚠️ Visual Warnings with Image Popups

, ⚠️Warning⚠️) that display context-specific images from your plugin’s assets folder. No extra library needed.

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🧩 Admin-Friendly Interface

Easy-to-use settings and message list UI built with native WordPress styling — no coding required.

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🔐 Secure & Optimized

Sanitizes and validates all user inputs, uses secure API requests, and adheres to WordPress development standards.

Perfect For:

  • Ebooks and PDF guides
  • Checklists and worksheets
  • Templates and resources
  • Free courses and tutorials
  • Exclusive content upgrades

How It Works:

  • Create a new magnet genius form with your downloadable file
  • Configure display settings and customize the form
  • Add the shortcode to your content or enable popup mode
  • Collect subscriber information and automatically deliver your content

Privacy Considerations:

This plugin collects user email addresses and names. Please ensure your privacy policy addresses this data collection.

External Services

This plugin connects to the Mailchimp API to add subscribers to your selected audience list. This is required to send subscription data from your WordPress site to your Mailchimp account.

It sends the subscriber’s email address, first name, last name (if provided), and other optional fields to Mailchimp when a user submits the subscription form.

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Additional Information

Privacy

This plugin collects and stores user email addresses and names when they submit a magnet genius form. This information is stored in your WordPress database and is not shared with any third parties unless you explicitly use an integration that does so.

Credits

Magnet Genius plugin was developed to help WordPress site owners grow their email lists effectively through strategic content upgrades and lead generation campaigns.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • content upgrade
  • email marketing
  • lead generation
  • magnet genius
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.8

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Update activity9 Oct 20251y ago

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