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Social Proof Popups & Real-Time Notifications – Herd Effects

Boost conversions with real-time social proof popups and user activity notifications, encouraging visitor actions on your WordPress site.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version6.2.5
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.0 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update25 Aug 20262mo ago
Active installations900Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating3.9 / 5 from 15 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Social Proof Popups & Real-Time Notifications – Herd Effects version 6.2.5 as active, updated 2mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Boost Conversions with Herd Effects – Social Proof Notifications for WordPress

Herd Effects is a flexible notification plugin that allows you to create custom popups to display simulated or user-defined activities on your website. While the plugin offers the appearance of social proof, it does not automatically pull real-time data from your site. Instead, users can create notifications by defining their own variables, such as recent purchases or signups, to simulate activity and drive engagement.

Display pop-up notifications for sales, signups, or other actions using customizable templates that capture attention and motivate visitors to act.

= Key Features of Herd Effects =

  • Customizable Popup Templates: Easily create your own notifications using templates with variables like names, locations, or numbers.
  • Simulated Activity: Users manually define the data (e.g., recent purchases or signups) to create the appearance of social proof.
  • Notification Timing Control: Set intervals for notifications to ensure consistent visibility.
  • 2,000+ FontAwesome Icons: Choose from over 2,000 icons or upload custom ones to personalize notifications.
  • Custom Notification Titles: Personalize titles to match specific actions or events on your site.
  • Shortcode Support: Display notifications anywhere on your site using shortcodes.
  • Advanced Display Settings: Control visibility based on user activity, screen size, or specific devices.
  • GDPR Compliant: Cookie-free operation to ensure compliance with privacy laws.

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= Use Cases =

Herd Effects can be used for various notifications that simulate activity on your WordPress site, including:

  • Recent Purchases: Create notifications for recent sales to build trust and encourage further purchases.
  • Registration Alerts: Display notifications for new user signups to create a sense of activity.
  • Service Orders: Simulate service bookings to create urgency.
  • Event Signups: Encourage event participation by displaying simulated or user-defined event registrations.
  • App Installations: Show custom notifications for app downloads or installations to boost credibility.
  • Real-Time Activity Simulation: Showcase predefined actions like, “John from NYC just signed up,” to mimic live activity.

Note: The notifications do not reflect actual real-time user actions unless you input the data manually.

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= Integration with Other FREE Plugins =

Maximize your notifications by integrating Herd Effects with these plugins:

  • Counter Box: Add countdowns and timers to complement your notifications.
  • Buttons: Create call-to-action buttons within your custom notifications.
  • Calculator Builder: Add calculators for interactive elements alongside your notifications.
  • Floating Button: Add sticky floating buttons to drive further engagement.
  • Modal Window: Create in-depth announcements with modal windows alongside your popups

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Plugin tags

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  • conversion boost
  • popup notifications
  • real time notifications
  • real time
  • social proof
  • user activity
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity25 Aug 20262mo ago

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