AdamBox
Lightweight live chat chatbox with AI-powered moderation for WordPress — calm, neutral oversight with no tracking or data storage.
Solid choice
AdamBox is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where AdamBox stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ai moderation | #95 |
| chat moderation | #50 |
| chatbox | #20 |
| content moderation | >100 |
| live chat | >100 |
About AdamBox
From the official readme · v1.1.5Description
AdamBox is a lightweight live chat chatbox with AI moderation for WordPress.
It provides calm, neutral AI oversight for on-page conversations — without tracking users, storing messages, or profiling visitors.
AdamBox is an AI moderator, not a chatbot and not a participant.
Core Principles
- Clean and lean architecture
- WordPress coding standards compliant
- Privacy-first by design
- No user tracking or profiling
- No persistent message storage
- No custom database tables
- No external JavaScript frameworks
- Community-first and fully open source
What AdamBox Does
- Renders a live, moderation-enabled chatbox via shortcode
- Allows multiple visitors to chat together on the same page
- Uses session-based display names (no accounts required)
- Temporarily observes recent messages for moderation context only
- Intervenes calmly and neutrally when moderation is needed
- Uses WordPress REST API and vanilla JavaScript only
What AdamBox Does Not Do
- No long-term memory
- No learning from conversations
- No user profiling or identity tracking
- No chat transcripts saved to the database
- No analytics or tracking scripts
- No feature gating in the free version
AdamBox is built for site owners who want responsible AI oversight without sacrificing privacy, performance, or control.
Usage
Insert the shortcode anywhere you want the live chat chatbox to appear:
[adambox]
Each page maintains its own conversation context.
Messages are shared live between visitors on the same page.
Settings
AdamBox adds a settings page at:
Settings → AdamBox
Available options include:
API Configuration
- Optional OpenAI API key
- Stored securely using WordPress options
Moderation Controls
- Moderation strictness:
- Low
- Medium (default)
- High
- AI intervention level:
- Intervene only (default)
- Summarize when needed
- Actively guide
These controls affect how and when the AI moderator intervenes — not what users are allowed to say.
Privacy
AdamBox is privacy-first by design.
- No persistent user data
- No chat logs stored in the database
- No cookies beyond session state (or localStorage fallback)
- No analytics or tracking scripts
- No third-party JavaScript frameworks
Messages exist only temporarily for moderation context and are discarded automatically.
External Services
AdamBox optionally connects to the OpenAI API to provide AI-powered moderation.
This service is used only when a site administrator supplies their own OpenAI API key
in the plugin settings.
Data sent:
– User-submitted chat messages (text only)
– Sent only at the moment moderation is triggered
No data is stored by AdamBox after processing.
Service provider:
OpenAI, Inc.
Terms of Service:
https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy:
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
License
This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.
You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software under the terms of the GPL.
Installation
- Upload the
adamboxfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings → AdamBox to configure options
- Add the shortcode
[adambox]to any page or post
Frequently asked questions
Is AdamBox a chatbot?
No. AdamBox is an AI moderator, not a conversational agent.
Does AdamBox store conversations?
No. Messages are stored ephemerally only to support live moderation and are never written to the database.
Does AdamBox track users?
No. Display names are session-based only and are not linked to identities.
Can I use AdamBox without an API key?
Yes. The API key is optional. Without it, AdamBox continues to function using non-AI moderation logic.
Is AdamBox free?
Yes. AdamBox is fully functional as a free, open-source plugin licensed under GPL v3.
Changelog
Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.1. No configuration changes are required.
1.1.5
- Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.1
- Updated readme metadata and testing information
1.1.4
- Added missing WordPress.org banner asset size for full directory support
- Cleaned up plugin distribution archive
- Updated readme metadata and tags for improved discoverability
- Removed unintended contributor attribution
- No functional behavior changes
1.1.3
- Replaced direct database queries in uninstall routine with WordPress multisite APIs
- Removed remaining Plugin Check warnings
- No functional behavior changes
1.1.2
- Fixed uninstall routine to comply with WordPress coding standards
- Prefixed all global variables to prevent namespace collisions
- No functional behavior changes
1.1.1
- Documentation updates for WordPress.org compliance
- External service disclosure added
- Distribution cleanup (no functional changes)
1.1.0
- Added tier-based moderation strictness with meaningful behavioral differences
- Implemented automatic cooldowns for severe (Tier 1) violations
- Added placeholder replacement for removed messages to prevent escalation
- Improved intent-based handling for low-level (Tier 3) hostility
- Enhanced AI prompts with better context awareness and pattern detection
- Strengthened abuse prevention while preserving low-friction conversation flow
- Internal moderation logic refactored for future Pro feature expansion
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AdamBox: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is AdamBox free?
Yes. AdamBox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AdamBox safe to use in 2026?
AdamBox is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AdamBox?
AdamBox is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 706 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 126 times in the last 30 days.
Does AdamBox work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested AdamBox up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does AdamBox need?
AdamBox requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was AdamBox last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.5, was released on September 19, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes AdamBox?
AdamBox is developed and maintained by Ask Adam.
What are the best alternatives to AdamBox?
The most popular alternatives to AdamBox are Moderation API: Automated C… (10+ installs), AI Spam Comment Detector (<10 installs) and Vigil-CMCC (<10 installs).
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