# Collaboration

> Collaboration has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Collaboration shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a menu item to the admin bar that reads “Collaborate” that when clicked launches a TogetherJS instance.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,049
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+48.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 21, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Maxaud (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/maxaud/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/collaboration/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 642 |
| [collaborate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/collaborate/) | #2 | 2 |
| [collaboration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/collaboration/) | #32 | 62 |
| [multi author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multi-author/) | #15 | 21 |
| [togetherjs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/togetherjs/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,096 |
| collaborate | >100 | 196 |
| collaboration | >100 | 523 |
| multi author | >100 | 1,563 |
| togetherjs | #2 | 3 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## 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) | Oct 8, 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) | Oct 8, 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) | Oct 7, 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 | [Zendesk Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zopim-live-chat/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2020 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [Word Balloon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-balloon/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Collaboration safe to use in 2026?
Collaboration shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Collaboration?
Collaboration is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,049 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Collaboration work with WordPress 7.1?
Collaboration is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Collaboration last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 21, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Collaboration?
Collaboration is developed and maintained by Maxaud.

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


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