Title: Chirp – Instant Post Notifications Author: iamvs Published: February 12, 2026 Last modified: February 12, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/chirp-instant-post-notifications/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev =3460356) # Chirp – Instant Post Notifications By [iamvs](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iamvs/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/chirp-instant-post-notifications.0.1.zip) * [Details](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/chirp-instant-post-notifications/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/chirp-instant-post-notifications/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/chirp-instant-post-notifications/#installation) * [Development](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/chirp-instant-post-notifications/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/chirp-instant-post-notifications/) ## Description Chirp – Instant Post Notifications is the perfect solution for bloggers, news sites, and content creators who want to keep their audience engaged. This plugin automatically sends email notifications to subscribers whenever you publish a new post on your WordPress site. **Effortless Subscriber Management** The plugin provides a clean, AJAX-powered subscription form that allows visitors to subscribe with a smooth user experience— no page reloads required. Subscribers can manage their preferences directly from their user profiles, and administrators have full control via a dedicated subscribers management page in the WordPress dashboard. **Key Features:** * **Automatic Email Notifications** – Emails are sent automatically to all subscribers when a new post is published * **AJAX-Powered Subscription Form** – Seamless subscription without page reloads * **Easy Shortcode Integration** – Display the subscription form anywhere using a simple shortcode * **Subscriber Management Dashboard** – View, search, and manage all subscribers from the WordPress admin * **User Profile Integration** – Subscribers can manage their subscription status from their WordPress user profile * **One-Click Unsubscribe** – Subscribers can unsubscribe via secure email links * **Customizable Settings** – Customize form labels, placeholders, button text, and email content * **Email Templates** – Create professional email notifications with customizable subject lines and content * **Lightweight & Fast** – Minimal database overhead with optimized queries * **WordPress Native** – Uses WordPress native mail functionality—no external services required * **Privacy-Focused** – All data stays on your server; no external tracking or data sharing * **Nonce Protection** – Built-in security against CSRF attacks * **User Role Management** – Admin-only access to settings and subscriber management ### Usage **Display the Subscription Form** Add the subscription form to any post, page, or widget using this shortcode: ``` [chirpipn_subscription_form] ``` **Customize the Form** From the Chirp – Instant Post Notifications Settings page in the WordPress admin, you can customize: – Form labels and placeholders – Submit button text – Email subject and content – Other notification settings **Manage Subscribers** View and manage all subscribers from Chirp – Instant Post Notifications Subscribers in the WordPress admin. You can: – View subscriber email and name – Search for specific subscribers – Remove subscribers (administrators only) **User Subscription Status** Subscribers can manage their subscription status from their WordPress user profile under “Chirp – Instant Post Notifications Subscription.” **Unsubscribe** Subscribers receive secure unsubscribe links in each email notification, allowing them to unsubscribe with a single click. ### Privacy Policy Chirp – Instant Post Notifications respects user privacy and DOES NOT: * Track user behavior across websites * Send data to external servers * Store personally identifiable information beyond what’s necessary for email notifications * Use cookies for tracking purposes **External Communications:** The only external communication is the email notification when triggered through your server’s mail service. ### Support For support, questions, or feature requests, please visit: – Plugin Repository: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/chirp-instant-post-notifications/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/chirp-instant-post-notifications/) ### License This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2 or later. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA. ## Screenshots [⌊Subscribers Management – View and manage all subscribers from the WordPress admin⌉⌊ Subscribers Management – View and manage all subscribers from the WordPress admin⌉[ **Subscribers Management** – View and manage all subscribers from the WordPress admin [⌊Settings Page: Part 1 – Customize form labels, email content, and notification settings⌉⌊Settings Page: Part 1 – Customize form labels, email content, and notification settings⌉[ **Settings Page: Part 1** – Customize form labels, email content, and notification settings [⌊Settings Page: Part 2 – Customize form labels, email content, and notification settings⌉⌊Settings Page: Part 2 – Customize form labels, email content, and notification settings⌉[ **Settings Page: Part 2** – Customize form labels, email content, and notification settings [⌊User Profile Integration – Subscribers can manage their subscription status from their profile⌉⌊User Profile Integration – Subscribers can manage their subscription status from their profile⌉[ **User Profile Integration** – Subscribers can manage their subscription status from their profile [⌊Subscription Form – AJAX-powered form that displays anywhere using the shortcode⌉⌊ Subscription Form – AJAX-powered form that displays anywhere using the shortcode⌉[ **Subscription Form** – AJAX-powered form that displays anywhere using the shortcode [⌊Subscription Form Shortcode – This shortcode creates AJAX-powered form to display anywhere you want⌉⌊Subscription Form Shortcode – This shortcode creates AJAX-powered form to display anywhere you want⌉[ **Subscription Form Shortcode** – This shortcode creates AJAX-powered form to display anywhere you want ## Installation **Automatic Installation** 1. Go to WordPress Dashboard Plugins Add New 2. Search for “Chirp – Instant Post Notifications” 3. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate” **Manual Installation** 1. Download the plugin folder 2. Upload to `/wp-content/ plugins/` directory via FTP or file manager 3. Go to WordPress Dashboard Plugins 4. Find “Chirp – Instant Post Notifications” and click “Activate” **After Activation** 1. Go to Chirp – Instant Post Notifications Settings to customize your subscription form and email settings 2. Copy the shortcode `[chirpipn_subscription_form]` and add it to any post, page, or template 3. Publish a new post to send notifications to all subscribers ## FAQ ### How does the subscription work? Visitors fill out your subscription form with their name and email. Their information is stored in the WordPress user meta, and they’ll receive emails whenever you publish a new post. ### Does this plugin support AJAX? Yes! The subscription form uses AJAX for a seamless user experience without page reloads. Subscribers see instant confirmation of their subscription. ### Are emails sent automatically? Yes, emails are sent automatically whenever a new post is published. No manual action is required. ### Can I customize the email content? Yes. Go to Chirp – Instant Post Notifications Settings to customize the email subject line, content, form labels, and button text. ### How do I display the subscription form? Use the shortcode `[chirpipn_subscription_form]` on any post, page, or custom post type. ### Can I subscribe users manually? Yes. Open a user profile and check “subscribed” checkbox in “Chirp – Instant Post Notifications Subscription” section. ### Can I unsubscribe users manually? Yes. On “Subscribers” click “unsubscribe” button for selected user. Alternatively, you can open a user profile and uncheck “subscribed” checkbox in “Chirp – Instant Post Notifications Subscription” section. ### Can subscribers unsubscribe? Yes. Subscribers receive an unsubscribe link in each email and can also manage their subscription status from their user profile. ### Is my data secure? Yes. All subscriber data is stored locally on your WordPress installation. No data is sent to external servers. The plugin uses WordPress nonce verification to prevent CSRF attacks. ### What happens to subscriber data when I deactivate the plugin? Subscriber data remains in your WordPress database. If you reactivate the plugin, all subscriber information will be preserved. ### Does this plugin require any external services? No. Chirp – Instant Post Notifications uses WordPress’s native email functionality and requires no external services or API keys. ### Can I use this with other email marketing plugins? Chirp – Instant Post Notifications is lightweight and standalone. It can coexist with other plugins, but subscribers are managed separately. ### Is there a way to track email opens or clicks? Chirp – Instant Post Notifications v0.1 does not include email tracking. It focuses on simple, reliable post notifications. ### Can I send custom emails beyond post notifications? Currently, Chirp – Instant Post Notifications automatically sends notifications only when posts are published. Custom email sending is not supported in v0.1. ### What if my site can’t send emails? Please ensure your WordPress site is properly configured to send emails (SMTP configuration). The plugin uses WordPress’s built-in `wp_mail()` function. ### What are the system requirements? * WordPress 4.7 or higher * PHP 7.0 or higher * A working email configuration on your server ### How many subscribers can the plugin handle? Chirp – Instant Post Notifications is designed to handle thousands of subscribers. Performance depends on your hosting and server configuration. ### Is there a premium version? Currently, Chirp – Instant Post Notifications is available as a free plugin with essential features. Future premium features may be added. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Chirp – Instant Post Notifications” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ iamvs ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iamvs/) [Translate “Chirp – Instant Post Notifications” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/chirp-instant-post-notifications) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/chirp-instant-post-notifications/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/chirp-instant-post-notifications/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/chirp-instant-post-notifications/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/chirp-instant-post-notifications/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 0.1 * Initial release * AJAX-powered subscription form * Automatic post notification emails * Subscriber management dashboard * User profile integration * Unsubscribe functionality * Customizable email templates and form settings * Privacy-focused with local data storage ## Meta * Version **0.1** * Last updated **8 months ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 4.7 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.10** * PHP version ** 7.0 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/chirp-instant-post-notifications/) * Tags * [email automation](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email-automation/)[Email Marketing](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email-marketing/) [email notifications](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email-notifications/) [newsletter](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/newsletter/)[post notifications](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/post-notifications/) * [Advanced View](https://pcm.wordpress.org/plugins/chirp-instant-post-notifications/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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