App LiberaChat
Libera Chat is the IRC network for free The App LiberaChat plugin for WordPress allows you to use the chat service of the Libera.Chat [Libera.
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App LiberaChat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
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 App LiberaChat stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| chat | >100 |
| irc | #7 |
| kiwi | #5 |
| kiwiirc | #2 |
| webchat | #16 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About App LiberaChat
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
How to use App LiberaChat…
To use this plugin:
1. simply download and extract it into your plugins folder
2. configure your settings in the WordPress dashboard
3. then drop the short tag [kiwi_liberachat] into your page or post.
Instantly your users will be able to stay connected via IRC.
Installation
From Dashboard ( WordPress admin )
- Plugins -> Add New
- Search for ‘App LiberaChat’
- Click on Install Now and then Active.
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Place shortcode in your pages or posts:
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[kiwi_liberachat] -
You can specify channel for a specific page instead of using the default channel configured with:
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[kiwi_liberachat chan=#YourChannel]
using FTP or similar
- Unzip “app-liberachat” file and
- Upload “app-liberachat” folder to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
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Place shortcode in your pages or posts:
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[kiwi_liberachat] -
You can specify channel for a specific page instead of using the default channel configured with:
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[kiwi_liberachat chan=#YourChannel]
Frequently asked questions
Do you need an advanced webchat for your website?
If you have a website and want to configure your webchat more to your liking, use our plugin with which you can create a chat for your website and configure it at any time.
What is a webchat?
Webchats are irc clients that are inside your web browser. They are useful in situations where you cannot install apps on the computer you are using.
Is it necessary to register?
You do not need to sign up for anything to connect to Libera.Chat using the webchat. However, as indicated on its official https://libera.chat/guides/ page, once connected, some things may require you to be registered and logged in to the network services.
Do you have something to say? Do you need help?
Support App LiberaChat LiberaChat WordPress GitHub Page App LiberaChat LiberaChat GitHub
Contributing
Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on GitHub If you find bugs or want to improve some parts of the plugin, you can do so by opening a issue o pull request
Changelog
Stable version: 1.0.2
1.0.0
Initial release.
1.0.1
Up to: 6.1
1.0.2
Corrections of small errors.
Screenshots
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FAQ
App LiberaChat: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is App LiberaChat free?
Yes. App LiberaChat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is App LiberaChat safe to use in 2026?
App LiberaChat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use App LiberaChat?
App LiberaChat is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,363 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does App LiberaChat work with WordPress 7.1?
App LiberaChat is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does App LiberaChat need?
App LiberaChat requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was App LiberaChat last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on April 23, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes App LiberaChat?
App LiberaChat is developed and maintained by KiwiChat.
What are the best alternatives to App LiberaChat?
The most popular alternatives to App LiberaChat are Joinchat (700K+ installs), Floating Chat Widget: Conta… (300K+ installs) and Tidio (70K+ installs).
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