Allow Skype Protocol
A simple plugin to allow Skype protocol in a link.
Solid choice
Allow Skype Protocol is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Allow Skype Protocol stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Protocol | #36 |
| skype | #11 |
| skype link | #6 |
| skype uri | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Allow Skype Protocol
From the official readme · v1.01Description
Skype URIs provide the ability to insert links into your website which will launch the Skype app when clicked.
But the Skype protocol is not whitelisted in WordPress, and URL beginning by skype is stripped by WordPress.
This plugin is adding the skype protocol to the whitelist. It’s based on the code provided by Chris from sevenspark.com
Thank you very much Chris!
Installation
To use Allow Skype Protocol:
- Go to Plugins > Add New
- Under Search, type in the name of the WordPress Plugin : Allow Skype Protocol
- Click Install Now, then Proceed
- If successful, click Activate Plugin to activate it
- You are now ready to use Skype links anywhere on your WordPress
Frequently asked questions
What is a Skype link?
A Skype link is like skype:username?call It makes possible to open Skype and call a contact with one click.
For developers
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FAQ
Allow Skype Protocol: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
Is Allow Skype Protocol free?
Yes. Allow Skype Protocol is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Allow Skype Protocol safe to use in 2026?
Allow Skype Protocol is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Allow Skype Protocol?
Allow Skype Protocol is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,089 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does Allow Skype Protocol work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Allow Skype Protocol up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.
What PHP version does Allow Skype Protocol need?
Allow Skype Protocol requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Allow Skype Protocol last updated?
The latest version, 1.01, was released on September 10, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Allow Skype Protocol?
Allow Skype Protocol is developed and maintained by clicface.
What are the best alternatives to Allow Skype Protocol?
The most popular alternatives to Allow Skype Protocol are "SEO-HEADERS-Easy" Protocol… (100+ installs), TDMRep: TDM Reservation Pro… (50+ installs) and Permalink History (20+ installs).
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