Push notifications are a powerful tool to re-engage your website visitors and drive repeat traffic. With Webpushr, integrating push notifications into your WordPress site is easy, fast, and requires no coding. This guide will walk you through the complete setup process.

Why Use Webpushr?

Webpushr is one of the most popular push notification services for hosting with WordPress. It supports all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari), offers high delivery rates, and provides real-time analytics — all through a free plan with generous limits.

Key benefits:

  • Native support for WordPress

  • Easy integration with no developer skills required

  • Customizable opt-in prompts

  • Automatic notifications for new blog posts

  • GDPR compliant

Step 1: Create a Webpushr Account

  1. Go to https://webpushr.com.

  2. Click on “Get Started Free”.

  3. Fill in your name, email address, and website URL.

  4. Choose your platform as WordPress.

  5. After signing up, you’ll be taken to your Webpushr dashboard.

Step 2: Get Your Webpushr API Keys

  1. In your Webpushr dashboard, navigate to “Settings” > “API Keys”.

  2. Copy the following three values:

    • Site Key

    • REST API Key

    • Site ID

You will need these to connect Webpushr to your WordPress website.

Step 3: Install the Webpushr Plugin in WordPress

  1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.

  2. Go to Plugins > Add New.

  3. Search for “Webpushr – Web Push Notifications”.

  4. Click Install Now, then Activate the plugin.

Step 4: Connect Webpushr to Your Site

  1. After activation, navigate to Webpushr > Setup in your WordPress dashboard.

  2. Paste in your Site Key, REST API Key, and Site ID.

  3. Click Save Settings.

Webpushr will now connect your website to your Webpushr account.

Step 5: Test and Customize

Once integrated:

  • Visit your website in an incognito browser window to test the opt-in prompt.

  • Customize the opt-in style and text from your Webpushr dashboard under Prompt Settings.

  • You can also enable automatic notifications for new blog posts.