# Contact Dialog

> Contact Dialog has 10+ active installs and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Contact Dialog shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to display a form when users click on links inside of elements with a class you specify. The plugin uses a custom version of jQuery UI on the front end, and does not address situations where…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 8,922
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+58.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Mar 28, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jameslafferty (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jameslafferty/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-dialog/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 335 |
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | >100 | 733 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | >100 | 274 |
| [jquery ui](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery-ui/) | #7 | 11 |
| [recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha/) | #95 | 149 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,287 |
| contact form | >100 | 8,476 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| jquery ui | >100 | 1,516 |
| recaptcha | >100 | 1,331 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 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 | 55/100 |
| 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 1, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Contact Dialog safe to use in 2026?
Contact Dialog shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Contact Dialog?
Contact Dialog is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,922 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Contact Dialog work with WordPress 7.1?
Contact Dialog is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Contact Dialog last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on March 28, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Contact Dialog?
Contact Dialog is developed and maintained by jameslafferty.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-dialog/ · Generated 2026-10-07 21:55 UTC by PageForge