AI Shoutbox
A simple, real-time shoutbox widget and shortcode with OpenAI (GPT) integration, reCAPTCHA v3 protection, and customizable texts.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where AI Shoutbox stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI | >100 |
| chat | >100 |
| openai | >100 |
| shoutbox | #2 |
| widget | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About AI Shoutbox
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
AI Shoutbox provides a lightweight and fast chat box for your WordPress site. It uses a standard polling technique for real-time updates that works on any hosting environment. Key features:
- Real-Time Chat: Uses AJAX polling for message updates.
- AI Integration: Allow users to ask questions directly to OpenAI’s GPT models.
- reCAPTCHA v3 Protection: Secure login form to prevent spam.
- Session Persistence: Remembers users for 1 hour.
- Admin Settings Page: Easily configure API keys and translate all public-facing texts from the WordPress admin.
- Auto-Pruning: Automatically clears chat history every 24 hours to keep the database clean.
- Widget & Shortcode: Display the shoutbox in any widget area or anywhere on your site using the
[aish_shoutbox]shortcode. - Admin Tools: Clear chat history manually from the settings page.
External Services
This plugin utilizes two external services to provide its full functionality. Users must be aware that using this plugin will result in data being sent to these third-party services.
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Google reCAPTCHA
- Purpose: This service is used to protect the shoutbox login form from spam and automated abuse by bots.
- Data Sent: To verify that a user is not a robot, hardware and software information, such as device data, application data, and the user’s IP address, is sent to Google. This occurs when a user clicks the “Join” button.
- Service Documents: Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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OpenAI API
- Purpose: This service is used to generate intelligent, human-like responses when a user interacts with the AI feature of the shoutbox.
- Data Sent: When a user enables the AI mode and submits a message, the text content of that message is sent to OpenAI’s API for processing. No personal user data is sent, only the query text itself.
- Service Documents: OpenAI Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Installation
- Upload the
ai-shoutboxfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings -> AI Shoutbox and enter your Google reCAPTCHA v3 and OpenAI API keys. You can also translate the texts here.
- Go to
Appearance -> Widgetsand add the “AI Shoutbox” widget to a sidebar, or place the[aish_shoutbox]shortcode in any page or post.
Changelog
2.0.2
- Added “External Services” section to readme.txt to comply with WordPress.org guidelines.
- Updated plugin version.
2.0.1
- Updated “Tested up to” version to 6.5.
2.0.0
- Major refactor. Prefixed all functions, classes, hooks, and assets with
aish_to meet WordPress.org standards. - Synchronized all CSS classes and JS element IDs to match the new prefixes.
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FAQ
AI Shoutbox: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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