BotCat
BotCat plugin is the ultimate way to send chatbot message via LINE, LINE Notify, Telegram, and others.
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BotCat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (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 BotCat stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| contact form 7 | >100 |
| line | >100 |
| notification | >100 |
| telegram | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About BotCat
From the official readme · v1.1.3Description
BotCat plugin is the ultimate way to send chatbot message via LINE, LINE Notify, Telegram, and others.
Supported extensions and events
The BotCat plugin for WordPress supports core WordPress events, plus events from such popular plugins as WooCommerce. See the full list of supported solutions and events below:
WordPress
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Post
- Post Published
- Post Sent for Review
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Comment
- Comment Added
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User
- User Registered
WooCommerce
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Order
- New Order
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Product
- New Product
- Low Stock
- Out Of Stock
- On Backorder
Features
Quick and easy setup
You don’t need to write any code, just a few steps to complete the setting.
Multi-platform support
We already support common chatbot platforms, and we will support more.
Installation
- Install the “BotCat” plugin
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen (Plugins > Installed Plugins)
- After the plugin has been activated, going to BotCat -> Basic.
- If you already have and key, Input your key. If you don’t already have a key, then go to BotCat Console, and generate key.
Changelog
1.1.3
- Fixed some bugs.
1.1.2
- Fixed some bugs.
1.1.1
- Fixed some bugs.
1.1.0
- Adjust the logic of get user’s uuid.
- You can freely define messages in the console.
- Fixed many bugs.
1.0.10
- Fix menu title.
1.0.9
- Fix some bug.
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
BotCat: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is BotCat free?
Yes. BotCat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is BotCat safe to use in 2026?
BotCat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use BotCat?
BotCat is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,776 times since it launched in July 2022. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.
Does BotCat work with WordPress 7.1?
BotCat is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does BotCat need?
BotCat requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was BotCat last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on August 29, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes BotCat?
BotCat is developed and maintained by Eric Wu.
What are the best alternatives to BotCat?
The most popular alternatives to BotCat are Database Addon for Contact… (600K+ installs), Redirection for Contact For… (200K+ installs) and ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Fo… (200K+ installs).
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