Wix Popups - How to add popups to my Wix website?

[nightingaLea-01]

I’ve been using Wix’s built-in Lightbox for a few months now, and while it’s okay for really basic stuff (like welcome messages or simple announcements), I’m looking for something way more advanced.

Here’s what I’m hoping to find:

• Exit-intent popups

• Better mobile optimization

• Behavioral targeting (like scroll, time-on-site, source, etc.)

• Faster load times

• Email marketing integrations (like Mailchimp, Klaviyo)

Anyone using an alternative to Wix’s Lightbox? Would love to hear what’s working for you!

[RockTheScale4]

Hey Burak here I went through the same journey last year.

I switched to Popupsmart and honestly, it’s been a total win.

Why I Chose Popupsmart for Wix:

• No plugin needed = lightning-fast load time.

• 1-line embed code – just paste it in Wix custom code (footer), done.

• Exit-intent, scroll, inactivity, referral-based triggers – all supported.

• Clean UI with mobile/desktop-specific popup designs.

• Works beautifully with Mailchimp, Hubspot, Klaviyo, even Shopify if you cross-integrate.

You can start free for 5,000 pageviews/month, which is super generous compared to others.

[dolay-irem]

+1 for Popupsmart

I run a small e-store selling physiotherapy and Pilates gear, and I really care about smooth, non-intrusive UX. Popupsmart helped me:

• Show popups only on specific product pages

• Add gamified spin-the-wheel campaigns

• Customize every popup to match my branding

The display conditions are really flexible. I even set up a teaser popup that only expands on hover – super subtle.

If you’re in health, wellness, or ecomm, Popupsmart is

[rRevved.up]

If you’re scaling or doing CRO seriously, I highly recommend comparing pricing before diving in.

Here’s a snapshot I put together:

Tool	Free Plan	Pricing (50k PV)	Integrations	Gamification	Load Speed
Popupsmart	Yes (5K PV)	$32.5/mo	All major CMS	Yes	Blazing
OptiMonk	Yes (10K PV)	$99/mo	All CMS	Yes	Medium
Wisepops	No	$79+/mo	Shopify, WP, more	Yes	Fast
Elfsight	Yes	Varies (Widget)	HTML, Wix	Some	Great
Getsitecontrol	Yes	From $41/mo	Wix App Market	Yes	Decent

Popupsmart is the most balanced if you want great UX + affordability. OptiMonk’s good but steeper price.

[tugrul]

Developer POV

Popupsmart loads in ~120ms. Zero plugin dependency = no JS conflicts. I had issues with Getsitecontrol on animation lags – especially on mobile.

Also: Popupsmart doesn’t break Wix themes. Embedded via Wix’s Custom Code section (Body-end) and it just works.

[amari-fioravanti]

I tested Elfsight and Popupsmart back-to-back.
Elfsight is solid if you want visual flexibility. Tons of popup types: contact forms, cookie notices, video popups, etc. But customization can get overwhelming.
Popupsmart felt more focused for lead gen – great templates, targeting logic, and analytics that actually help.

[michelle-brnt]

From a UX nerd: Popupsmart lets you:

• Design for mobile vs desktop separately

• Add A/B tests easily

• Preview how the popup looks live before publishing

• And yes – no annoying reloads like Wix Lightboxes

Also, the analytics on Popupsmart let me track conversions without needing GA4.

[itsfonseca]

Tried Popupsmart, Elfsight, and OptiMonk while on the road. OptiMonk has decent templates, but the UI can get clunky. Plus, the $99/month is a lot if you’re just starting.
Popupsmart is lightweight, looks clean, and is easy to tweak on mobile. Plus it works great even with a slow connection.

[fatih]

Hey folks I’m on the Popupsmart dev team. Here’s a simple walkthrough for Wix users who want to try us out:

How to Add Popupsmart on Wix

1. Register for Popupsmart and log in to your Popupsmart account…

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2. Click on the “Embed Code” to get your unique Popupsmart embed code.

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3. A modal will appear and give you your Popupsmart embed code. Copy the embed code to the clipboard.

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4. Then, go to your Wix website’s dashboard. Click on the “Settings” part, which is on the left side of your admin dashboard.

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5. Go to the “Advanced” section on the Settings page, and click on the “Custom Code”.

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6. Click on the “Add Custom Code” button.

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7. Paste your embed code as shown below.

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8. Scroll down and select “Body - end” from the “Place Code in” section and click the “Apply” button.

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9. Go to your Popupsmart dashboard and click “Websites” from the profile menu.

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10. Click the “New Website” button to add your Wix website.

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11. Enter your Wix website’s URL and save it.

If you see your Wix website unverified, click the “Unverified” button and from the opening modal, click “Verify website” then return to your dashboard and click “Refresh”.

For further details about the verification of your website, see How to Verify Your Website.

12. Now, you can create your conversion-ready Wix popup! Go to the dashboard and click on “New Campaign”.

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13. Build and customize your popup as much as you like. Then, click on the “Save” and “Publish” buttons.

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14. You can publish your popup campaign by clicking the “Publish” button on the last step.

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I hope this guide on how to create a popup in Wix would be useful for you to build high converting popups and boost your sales!

In case you may want to take a look at how to add popups via different website builders, I also left links below for all;

• How to Add a Popup to Squarespace?
• How to Add a Popup to Webflow?
• How to Add a Popup to Weebly?
  If you run into trouble, live chat support is always around.

[murathan]

Wrapping up with a quick comparison for newcomers:

Feature	Popupsmart	Wix Lightbox	OptiMonk
CMS Support	All	Wix only	All
Exit-Intent	Yes	Basic	Yes
Load Time	~120ms	Medium	~300ms
Design Preview	Per device	Basic	Limited
A/B Testing	Yes	No	Yes
Free Plan	Yes (5K PV)	Yes (Basic)	Yes (10K PV)
Teaser Support	Yes	No	Yes
Gamification	Yes (Spin, Countdown)	No	Yes
Integration Options	20+ Tools	None	30+ Tools

DM if anyone needs help testing or verifying.

FAQ Roundup

• Q: Which is easiest for beginners? A: Popupsmart – no plugin hassle, clean UI, fast results.

• Q: Is there an unlimited domain feature? A: Popupsmart supports multiple domains in higher-tier plans.

• Q: Which has faster load times? A: Popupsmart (~120ms). Wix Lightbox is heavier.

• Q: Can I create ad-free popups? A: Yes, Popupsmart and OptiMonk both allow full control over branding.

• Q: What’s better for mobile? A: Popupsmart. It allows device-specific design and preview.

Hope this helps anyone deciding on their Wix popup tool!