# Chat Plus – Unofficial Addon to disable chat on page and more

> Chat Plus has <10 active installs and 170 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Chat Plus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Unofficial Addon for Facebook Customer Chat. Added useful functions including: – disable Facebook chat widget completely in specific page (through metabox setting in page/post editor) – css class for CTA button to…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,508
- **Downloads (30 days):** 170 (+4.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** May 12, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Concentric Digital (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/concentricdigital/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/chat-plus/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 638 |
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | >100 | 386 |
| [facebook chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook-chat/) | #7 | 8 |
| [facebook messenger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook-messenger/) | #20 | 21 |
| [messaging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/messaging/) | #50 | 87 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,049 |
| facebook | >100 | 4,463 |
| facebook chat | >100 | 708 |
| facebook messenger | >100 | 312 |
| messaging | >100 | 1,565 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Joinchat – Enhanced "click to chat"](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creame-whatsapp-me/) | 700K+ | 4.7/5 (189) | Sep 22, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Floating Chat Widget: Contact Chat Icons, Telegram Chat, Line Messenger, WeChat, Email, SMS, Call Button – Chaty](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chaty/) | 300K+ | 5/5 (1,242) | Sep 29, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Tidio – Live Chat & AI Chatbots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tidio-live-chat/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (395) | Sep 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-messenger-customer-chat/) | 70K+ | 3.5/5 (302) | Jul 5, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [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 |
| 6 | [Simple Chat Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-chat-button/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [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 |
| 8 | [Echo Knowledge Base – Documentation, FAQs, Chat & Smart Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/echo-knowledge-base/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (123) | Oct 4, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Word Balloon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-balloon/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Zendesk Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zopim-live-chat/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2020 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Chat Plus safe to use in 2026?
Chat Plus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Chat Plus?
Chat Plus is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,508 times since it launched in April 2021. It was downloaded 170 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Chat Plus work with WordPress 7.1?
Chat Plus is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Chat Plus need?
Chat Plus requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Chat Plus last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on May 12, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Chat Plus?
Chat Plus is developed and maintained by Concentric Digital.

### What are the best alternatives to Chat Plus?
The most popular alternatives to Chat Plus are Joinchat (700K+ installs), Floating Chat Widget: Conta… (300K+ installs) and Tidio (70K+ installs).


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