Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/paradonk/special-event-popup/archive/refs/heads/main.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
A WordPress plugin that displays a schedulable popup image, message, and call-to-action button for celebrations, memorials, or announcements — no coding required.
Features
- Simple admin page under Dashboard -> Special Event Popup
- Upload or select an image from the Media Library
- Optional rich-text message, button text and URL
- Schedule with start/end date and time (site timezone aware)
- Display rules: entire site, homepage only, posts only, pages only, plus page exclusions
- Behavior controls: delay, show once per visitor, once per day, or every visit
- Close via close button, clicking outside, or the ESC key
- Memorial mode: grayscale image option and dark theme styling
- Celebration mode: optional lightweight confetti animation (no external libraries)
- Responsive design with fade in/out animation
Requirements
- WordPress 6.0+
- PHP 8.0+
Installation
- Download or clone this folder as
special-event-popup. - Upload it to
/wp-content/plugins/, or zip it and upload via Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin. - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
- Go to Dashboard -> Special Event Popup to configure the popup.
See readme.txt for full plugin documentation, FAQ, and changelog (WordPress.org readme format).
License
GPLv2 or later