SALERT – Fake Sales Notification WooCommerce

What is SALERT?

SALERT – Fake Sales Notification WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin that displays popup alerts and sales notifications on your site. It can generate real or fake sales notifications to engage visitors. The plugin is developed by wpoperations and has been available for 8 years. It currently has 8K+ active installs and holds a 3.9/5 rating from 16 reviews. Notably, 69% of those reviews are 9% are one-star. The current version is 1.3.1, last updated on May 24, 2026.

This plugin works with or without WooCommerce. It is designed as a marketing tool to increase visitor conversion. The core idea is to show social proof through popups. SALERT gives you full control over the notification appearance and behavior.

Key Features of SALERT

• Fake Sales Notification: Generate simulated purchase alerts to create urgency and social proof for your visitors.
• Customizable Notification Box: Adjust the box color, size, font color, and font size to match your brand.
• Position Control: Define where the notification appears on the screen, such as bottom-left or top-right.
• Live Preview: See your changes instantly without saving and refreshing the page.
• Background and Typography Options: Fine-tune the look with background settings and typography controls.
• Animation Options: Choose how notifications enter and exit the screen for a polished effect.
• Translation Ready: Easily localize the plugin for multilingual sites using standard WordPress translation tools.
• Works Without WooCommerce: Display notifications on any WordPress site, even if you do not run a WooCommerce store.

Who Should Use SALERT?

SALERT is ideal for store owners who want to try social proof marketing without complex setup. It suits beginners and intermediate users who manage a WooCommerce store or a simple WordPress site. The plugin requires no coding skills. You can configure everything from the WordPress admin menu under the "Salert" option. With 8K+ active installations, it appeals to small businesses and niche e-commerce sites looking for a lightweight notification tool.

The plugin is best for those who need a straightforward way to show fake sales popups on WooCommerce. If you want to test the impact of social proof on conversion rates, SALERT offers a basic entry point. It is not for large stores needing advanced analytics or A/B testing features. The 8-year plugin age suggests it has served a consistent, though modest, user base.

Installation & Setup

To install SALERT, unzip the downloaded file and upload all files to the /wp-content/plugins/salert directory. Then activate the plugin through the WordPress Plugins menu. Beginners will find the setup straightforward: after activation, click the "Salert" option in the left admin menu to access customization settings. The plugin includes a live preview, so you can adjust colors, position, and animations without guesswork.

Support & Community

Support data for the last 2 months shows 0 open threads and 0 resolved threads, resulting in a 0% resolution rate. This suggests that either the plugin is very stable with no active issues, or support is not actively monitored. The rating breakdown reveals a polarized user experience: 69% of the 16 ratings are five-star, indicating many users find the plugin works as described. However, 19% are one-star, which points to significant issues for a minority of users. The plugin description promises "Lifetime Free support," but the recent support thread data does not reflect active engagement. If you encounter problems, your best resource may be the plugin's documentation or community forums on WordPress.org.