# Admin Msg Board

> Admin Msg Board has 10+ active installs and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin Msg Board shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds a messaging system in your Wordpress admin area for bloggers to communicate.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,272
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+35% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.05
- **Last updated:** Mar 8, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Julian Yanover (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/julianyanover/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-msg-board/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [communication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/communication/) | #5 | 30 |
| [messaging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/messaging/) | #32 | 88 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| communication | >100 | 2,187 |
| messaging | >100 | 1,558 |

## Version adoption

- 1.05: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ScreenCloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/screencloud/) | 30+ | — | Jan 13, 2025 | 27/100 |
| 2 | [FROGED](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/froged/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | May 6, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Kayako Messenger: Live Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kayako-messenger-live-chat/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 22, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Smile Query](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-smile-query/) | 10+ | — | Mar 9, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Ultimate Slack Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-slack-notifications/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | May 7, 2016 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [MSSG.ME Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mssg-me-widget/) | 10+ | — | Feb 9, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Chatgen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chatgen/) | 10+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Sep 10, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Brosix Live Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/brosix-live-chat/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 22, 2023 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [SFR Talk Recorder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sfr-talk-recorder/) | 10+ | — | Dec 21, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 11 | [Admin User Messages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-user-messages/) | 10+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Aug 11, 2014 | 29/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Admin Msg Board free?
Yes. Admin Msg Board is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin Msg Board safe to use in 2026?
Admin Msg Board shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Msg Board?
Admin Msg Board is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,272 times since it launched in February 2008. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Msg Board work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin Msg Board is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Admin Msg Board last updated?
The latest version, 1.05, was released on March 8, 2009 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Admin Msg Board?
Admin Msg Board is developed and maintained by Julian Yanover.

### What are the best alternatives to Admin Msg Board?
The most popular alternatives to Admin Msg Board are ScreenCloud (30+ installs), FROGED (20+ installs) and Kayako Messenger: Live Chat (20+ installs).


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