Extension · Elementor · King Addons
FOMO Notifications: social-proof bars and toasts
FOMO Notifications is a site-wide proof system, not a widget. Each notification is a kng_fomo_notif post. FREE_LIMIT = 3.
Get King Addons
Install the plugin from WordPress.org, enable this extension in the dashboard, then follow the steps on this page.
What it actually does
Wizard sources: Notification Bar, WooCommerce Sales, WordPress Comments, WordPress.org Downloads, Reviews, Email Subscriptions, Donations, Flashing Tab, Custom CSV.
Style names in the wizard: Default, Modern, Minimal, Rounded; motion: slide, fade, bounce, scale.
Global settings: enabled, tracking_enabled, track_for, exclude_bots, cache_ttl, anonymize_names, sound_volume, plus per-module toggles.
Where to find it in WordPress
Enable the extension. Open King Addons → FOMO Notifications (king-addons-fomo). Use Dashboard, list, wizard, settings, and analytics views.
How to set it up
- Enable FOMO. Dashboard.
- Run the wizard. Pick a source, a visual template, then content.
- Stay within 3 on free. Delete or disable old notifications if the list is full.
- Tune global settings. Anonymize names, exclude bots, tracking.
- Check the front end. Toasts are not the Elementor canvas.
Controls that change behavior
| Control | What the plugin does |
|---|---|
| Source type | Woo sales vs comments vs CSV vs bar, etc. |
| Template / animation | Modern/minimal/… and slide/fade/bounce/scale. |
| anonymize_names | Privacy for social proof names. |
| Flashing Tab | Document-title attention effect — use sparingly. |
When this is the right tool
- Showing recent WooCommerce orders as proof.
- A top notification bar for shipping deadlines.
- Replaying proof from a CSV when you lack WooCommerce.
Notes from the implementation
WordPress.org Downloads only makes sense if you actually pull that data source. kingaddons.com.
FAQ
Why can’t I create a fourth notification?
FREE_LIMIT is 3 without Pro.
Is this the Popup Builder?
No. FOMO is small toasts/bars. Popups are a different extension.
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Get King Addons
FOMO Notifications ships in King Addons for Elementor. Install the plugin from WordPress.org, then come back to this guide when you configure it.