# AI Shoutbox

> AI Shoutbox has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AI Shoutbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**A simple, real-time shoutbox widget and shortcode with OpenAI (GPT) integration, reCAPTCHA v3 protection, and customizable texts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 706
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+192.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 4, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mindaugas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kaipkada/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-shoutbox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ai/) | >100 | 2,241 |
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 638 |
| [openai](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/openai/) | >100 | 340 |
| [shoutbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shoutbox/) | #7 | 7 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,308 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| AI | >100 | 6,701 |
| chat | >100 | 4,056 |
| openai | >100 | 1,947 |
| shoutbox | #2 | 11 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,314) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [All in One SEO – AI SEO Plugin to Boost SEO Rankings & Traffic (Schema, Local SEO, Sitemap & SEO Insights)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack/) | 2M+ | 4.7/5 (5,218) | Oct 1, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [AI Agent by SiteGround](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-ai-studio/) | 1M+ | 1.6/5 (97) | Sep 30, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [Premium Addons for Elementor – AI-Ready Elementor Addons, Widgets & Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/premium-addons-for-elementor/) | 600K+ | 4.9/5 (1,679) | Oct 1, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 5 | [Angie – Agentic AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/angie/) | 100K+ | 3.1/5 (18) | Oct 6, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-engine/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (869) | Oct 1, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 7 | [AI Provider for Anthropic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-anthropic/) | 60K+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 8 | [AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Oct 5, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 9 | [AI Provider for OpenAI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-openai/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Shoutbox free?
Yes. AI Shoutbox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AI Shoutbox safe to use in 2026?
AI Shoutbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AI Shoutbox?
AI Shoutbox is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 706 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AI Shoutbox work with WordPress 7.1?
AI Shoutbox is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was AI Shoutbox last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on July 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes AI Shoutbox?
AI Shoutbox is developed and maintained by Mindaugas.

### What are the best alternatives to AI Shoutbox?
The most popular alternatives to AI Shoutbox are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).


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