# Alkubot – Gamify discounts, sell more and give less at the right time

> Alkubot has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Alkubot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**The negotiator chatbot that sells your product to hesitant visitors.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,952
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (+62.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 6, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.21
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alkubot (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alkubot/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/alkubot/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chatbot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatbot/) | >100 | 917 |
| [coupon code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/coupon-code/) | #2 | 8 |
| [discount](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/discount/) | #81 | 153 |
| [ecommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ecommerce/) | >100 | 1,184 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,234 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chatbot | >100 | 1,481 |
| coupon code | >100 | 1,887 |
| discount | >100 | 2,903 |
| ecommerce | >100 | 2,939 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AI Agent by SiteGround](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-ai-studio/) | 1M+ | 1.6/5 (97) | Sep 30, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 2 | [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 |
| 3 | [Tidio – Live Chat & AI Chatbots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tidio-live-chat/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (396) | Sep 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Buttonizer – Live Chat, AI Chatbot, Call, Chat, Contact Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-contact-vr/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (23) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Chatway Live Chat – AI Chatbot, Customer Support, FAQ & Helpdesk Customer Service & Chat Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chatway-live-chat/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (762) | Sep 29, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 6 | [Smartsupp – live chat, AI shopping assistant and chatbots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smartsupp-live-chat/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (131) | Dec 8, 2025 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Crisp – Live Chat and Chatbot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crisp/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (73) | Apr 14, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [Zoho SalesIQ – Live chat, chatbots, and visitor tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zoho-salesiq/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Dec 5, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 9 | [LiveChat – Live Chat Plugin for WP Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-live-chat-software-for-wordpress/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (98) | May 25, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [AI Puffer – Chat. Create. Automate. (formerly AI Power)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gpt3-ai-content-generator/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (165) | Oct 3, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Alkubot safe to use in 2026?
Alkubot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Alkubot?
Alkubot is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,952 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Alkubot work with WordPress 7.1?
Alkubot is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Alkubot need?
Alkubot requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Alkubot last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.0, was released on April 6, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Alkubot?
Alkubot is developed and maintained by Alkubot.

### What are the best alternatives to Alkubot?
The most popular alternatives to Alkubot are AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs), AI Engine (90K+ installs) and Tidio (70K+ installs).


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