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HelloBar vs Zigpoll

HelloBar lands on Depends, and Zigpoll lands on Worth it.

Zigpoll

zigpoll.com

Worth it
Confidence: Medium

Buy if you run a Shopify store and want post-purchase, exit-intent, or attribution surveys with a free way to start.

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HelloBar versus Zigpoll
CompareHelloBarZigpoll
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forBloggers and content sites building email listsShopify DTC brands
Who it's not forSecurity-sensitive WordPress sites running unpatched pluginsEnterprise research teams needing panels, stats rigor, SSO
PrivacyOne known CVE: stored XSS in the WordPress plugin (versions ≤1.5.1), CVSS 6.5 . update before installing.⁸No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Support qualityReddit user reported emailed issue going unresolvedEmail support documented; little review evidence
Public sentimentUsers praise its simplicity and reasonable pricing, but some say it has slipped since its heyday and one blames it for site slowdowns and lost sales.Shopify merchants rate Zigpoll 5.0/5 across 549 reviews, while G2 gives 4.3/5 (55 reviews) and Trustpilot just 3.2/5 from 4 reviews.11
Biggest gotchaWordPress plugin versions 1.5.1 and below had stored XSS . verify you run the patched version⁹Pricing conflict: official page says paid from $29/mo; a third party lists $10/mo.16

Pick HelloBar when

  • Bloggers and content sites building email lists
  • Small e-commerce stores
  • Non-technical marketers wanting fast popups
  • Anyone testing lead capture cheaply

When HelloBar is not a fit

  • Security-sensitive WordPress sites running unpatched plugins
  • Teams needing advanced targeting or personalization
  • Enterprise CRO programs wanting a full testing suite
  • Anyone burned before by popup-induced site slowdowns

Pick Zigpoll when

  • Shopify DTC brands
  • Post-purchase attribution surveys
  • Small ecommerce teams wanting quick insight
  • Agencies managing client stores

When Zigpoll is not a fit

  • Enterprise research teams needing panels, stats rigor, SSO
  • Non-Shopify stores wanting native checkout integration
  • Tiny stores fine with a free Google Form

Sources

  1. Hello Bar Reviews 2026 . Capterracapterra.com
    review
  2. Hello Bar Reviews . Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  3. Hello Bar Review 2026: Honest Verdict . Hackcelerationhackceleration.com
    review
  4. Anyone using Sumo, HelloBar, CrazyEgg or similar? . Redditreddit.com
    review
  5. Hello Bar Popup Builder . WordPress.orgwordpress.org
    official
  6. Hello Bar Pricinghellobar.com
    official
  7. WowOptin vs HelloBarwowoptin.com
    review
  8. CVE-2026-39666 . NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  9. Hello Bar Popup Builder XSS . Wordfencewordfence.com
    security
  10. Popupsmart vs Hello Bar . PopupBuilder.iopopupbuilder.io
    review
  11. Zigpoll Customer Surveys . Shopify App Storeapps.shopify.com
    review
  12. Zigpoll Reviews . G2g2.com
    review
  13. Zigpoll . Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  14. Customer service/satisfaction surveys . Reddit r/ecommercereddit.com
    review
  15. Zigpoll review . DigiSmoothiedigismoothie.com
    review
  16. Zigpoll vs SurveyRock . SpotSaaSspotsaas.com
    review