15 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Message
Choosing a WordPress plugin for message comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.
We ranked 15 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.
How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.
At a glance
A trustworthy message storage plugin for Contact Form 7.
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Real-time messaging and chat rooms for WordPress ecosystem: private conversations, public and private chat rooms, video & audio calls, and more.
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Supercharge your WordPress email notifications using a WYSIWYG editor and shortcodes. Default and new notifications available. Add-ons available.
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Add customizable WordPress notification bar to display announcements, promotions, coupons, or news at the top or bottom of your website.
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Stop from ever losing your emails again! This fast, lightweight plugin (under 140kb in size!) is also useful for debugging or backing up your messages
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Better manage admin notices & never miss important developer messages!
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Simple Membership Addon to customize various content protection messages.
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Allows you to customize the messages WooCommerce displays on the cart and checkout pages when no shipping methods are available.
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Display contact form 7 default messages in stylish popup as user submits the form.
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Take full control of WordPress emails and notifications. Replace default messages, add custom triggers, and send alerts via email, webhook, Slack, and …
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Send SMS/MMS notifications, OTP & 2FA messages, and WooCommerce updates with support for multiple gateways and plugin integrations.
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Filter messages submitted through contact form 7 based on words and/or emails listed as restricted.
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Add a Facebook Messenger chat button to WordPress — floating chat bubble, pre-filled messages, availability hours, and built-in analytics.
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Add a contact form and receive new message notifications directly to your WordPress admin and to your email. Search and filter messages.
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Send WooCommerce SMS notifications, reminders, and text messages to your customers. The plugin is the ShopMagic add-on and it lets you send sms remind …
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