Chatbase
Custom ChatGPT for your website. Build a custom GPT, embed it on your website and let it handle customer support, lead generation, engage with your users, and more.
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Chatbase shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Momentum — downloads up 17.3% vs the previous 30 days
- Mixed reviews — 3.4/5 from 13 ratings
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (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 Chatbase stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI | >100 |
| chatbase | #1 |
| chatbots | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.4 from 13 reviews
About Chatbase
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
Custom ChatGPT for your website. Build a custom GPT, embed it on your website and let it handle customer support, lead generation, engage with your users, and more.
With this plugin, you can embed your Chatbase chatbot directly into your WordPress site.
This plugin utilizes Chatbase services to deploy a pre-trained chatbot on your website, leveraging the data you’ve uploaded to the Chatbase application. For more information on privacy, and terms of service, please refer to our dedicated sections on these topics.
Frequently asked questions
How do I initialize my chatbot?
Install this plugin to your WordPress website. Copy your Chatbot ID from Chatbase chatbot settings tab. Navigate to “Chatbase Options” tab under the “Settings” menu in the sidebar of your WordPress dashboard. Paste your Chatbot ID into the designated field. Click “Save Changes”.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial version.
1.0.1
- Updated to latest Chatbase script.
1.0.2
- Updated to latest Chatbase embed script.
1.0.3
- Updated to latest Chatbase embed script.
1.0.4
- Improved script loading using WordPress best practices
- Updated to latest Chatbase embed script.
- Enhanced script placement in footer for better performance
For developers
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FAQ
Chatbase: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Chatbase free?
Yes. Chatbase is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Chatbase safe to use in 2026?
Chatbase shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Chatbase?
Chatbase is active on 5K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,557 times since it launched in April 2023. It was downloaded 1,106 times in the last 30 days.
Does Chatbase work with WordPress 7.1?
Chatbase is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Chatbase need?
Chatbase requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Chatbase last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on March 3, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Chatbase?
Chatbase is developed and maintained by chatbase.
What are the best alternatives to Chatbase?
The most popular alternatives to Chatbase are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).
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