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title: "How to Trigger a Popup on Page Load in WordPress?"
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# How to Trigger a Popup on Page Load in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Popup Builder triggers a popup on page load in WordPress by turning on Display Conditions > On Page Load.
- Nexter Blocks Popup Builder requires Nexter Blocks to be installed and activated before the block works.
- Popup Load Settings sets the Type to Hidden so no popup trigger elements appear on the page.

Increasing user engagement on your website is an important part of running a successful online business, and one way to do this is by using a popup to grab visitors' attention when they land on your page. Popups can be used to promote offers, show important information, or even collect emails for marketing purposes.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks* Popup Builder block, [click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-popup-builder-in-wordpress/).

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks*, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.**

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/builder/wordpress-popup-builder/)

By using the Nexter Blocks Popup Builder block, you can easily trigger a popup on page load in WordPress.

For this, add the block on the page, after choosing the appropriate popup type and adding the content go to **Display Conditions **> **On Page Load** and turn on the toggle.

https://youtu.be/cUqsOejgx3w?t=859

For this, add the block on the page, after choosing the appropriate popup type and adding the content go to **Display Conditions **> **On Page Load** and turn on the toggle.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pop-up-builder-content-display-condition-on-page-load.png)

Now your popup will open as soon as someone visits your website.

> *Note: Make sure there are no popup trigger elements on the page, so set the ****Type**** to ****Hidden**** in the ****Popup Load Settings*** *tab.*

Learn to [create an exit intent popup in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/exit-intent-popup-in-wordpress/).