A browser asks for push permission once. If a visitor clicks Block, it does not ask again on that site until they reset it themselves. That makes the way you ask more important than anything you send afterwards.
Why the first ask matters so much
Browsers remember a block. Chrome can also switch to quieter prompts for visitors who have dismissed several of them across other sites. A popup of your own is a polite question first. A visitor who picks Later has not blocked your site, so you can ask again.
Five habits that earn more yes answers
- Say what they get, in plain words. “Get new posts first. One tap and we’ll tell you the moment something new is published. Turn it off any time.” is clearer than “Enable notifications”.
- Always offer Later. A visible way out makes Allow feel safe.
- Do not cover the page. Choose a design that lets people keep reading while they decide.
- Wait for your cookie banner. The plugin waits for Complianz, CookieYes, Cookie Notice, GDPR Cookie Consent and OneTrust to clear before it appears, so the two do not fight for the screen.
- Look like your site. Set the colors, text sizes, bell icon and logo yourself, and edit every word.
Pick a design that fits your site
The plugin has fourteen popup designs, each with a live preview. These are good starting points:
| Your situation | Try this design |
|---|---|
| A blog or news site | Floating card, a small corner card that never blocks the page |
| Most visitors are on phones | Bottom sheet, which slides up from the bottom of the screen |
| You want it out of the way | Top bar or Bottom bar, slim full-width strips |
| A shop with a strong brand | Classic or Hero header, with your logo |
| You like a rounded, friendly look | Soft and round |
Use the bell as a second chance
The floating bell changes color with the visitor’s state: not subscribed, subscribed, or blocked in the browser. Choose Automatic popup + Floating bell and the bell stays on the page for anyone who picked Later. They can subscribe whenever they are ready.
Ask again without nagging
Visitors who pick Later can be asked again on your schedule, up to a limit you set, or be sent to a page you choose, such as an offers page. Keep the limit low. Two or three polite reminders are plenty.
Test it on a phone
Open your site on a real phone and read the popup as a visitor would. On iPhone and iPad, visitors must add your site to the Home Screen before they can subscribe. That is an Apple rule, and our iPhone guide shows the steps. For the full setup, start with how to add push notifications to WordPress.
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