# BuddyPress Group Chatroom

> BuddyPress Group Chatroom has 80+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BuddyPress Group Chatroom shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**This plugin provides neat chatrooms into BuddyPress groups. Each Group admin can enable a group Chat room, available for all group members to view and post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 13,899
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7.7
- **Last updated:** Feb 10, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Venutius (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/venutius/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bp-group-chatroom/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | #61 | 336 |
| [buddypress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress/) | >100 | 448 |
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | #79 | 652 |
| [groups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/groups/) | #13 | 75 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,340 |
| buddypress | >100 | 1,072 |
| chat | >100 | 4,148 |
| groups | >100 | 6,170 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is BuddyPress Group Chatroom safe to use in 2026?
BuddyPress Group Chatroom shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BuddyPress Group Chatroom?
BuddyPress Group Chatroom is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,899 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BuddyPress Group Chatroom work with WordPress 7.1?
BuddyPress Group Chatroom is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was BuddyPress Group Chatroom last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.7, was released on February 10, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes BuddyPress Group Chatroom?
BuddyPress Group Chatroom is developed and maintained by Venutius.

### What are the best alternatives to BuddyPress Group Chatroom?
The most popular alternatives to BuddyPress Group Chatroom are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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