Custom Google Talk Chatback
Easily embed Goole Talk Chatback on your site for online chat support. Widget, Shortcode and Template Tag support!
Consider an alternative
Custom Google Talk Chatback shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (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 Custom Google Talk Chatback stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| google talk | >100 |
| google talk chatback | #1 |
| gtalk | #3 |
| jabber | #25 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About Custom Google Talk Chatback
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
Embed links to your Google Talk Chatback. Display different things when online or offline. The plugin is made to be highly customizable.
Features
- Custom “start chat link” and “offline text”. Use text or image.
- Display things depending on if the user is online or offline
- Widget, Shortcode and Template Tag support
- Translatable (send them to us if you make any)
Contact
Go to the Plugin Home Page over at Intervaro Web Agency to give feedback or propose a feature!
Special thanks to Israelwebdev who made the script that makes it possible to check if a user is online or offline.
Installation
- Upload
custom-google-talk-chatbackto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Find your personal Google Talk Hash Key (ID), see below
- Add the widget, insert shortcode into the WYSIWYG or use template tag in your theme template.
The Google Talk Hash Key (ID)
To use this plugin you first need to know what you hash key is for your Google Talk account. The hash key is the string containing characters and numbers, found between the tk= and & at http://www.google.com/talk/service/badge/New or for domain users, at: http://www.google.com/talk/service/a/YOUR-DOMAIN-HERE/badge/New
Widget instructions
Just drag the widget to the prefered sidebar and set it up as wanted.
Shortcode instructions
There are 3 shortcodes available.
[gtalk hash=”” link=”” offline=””]
Prints a link to start chat or a text message if offline
- Hash: your hash key (ID) for Google Talk Chatback
- Link: link text
- Offline (optional): text if offline
[gtalk_online hash=””] [/gtalk_online]
Content inside shortcode will only be displayed if user is online
[gtalk_offline hash=””] [/gtalk_offline]
Content inside shortcode will only be displayed if user is offline
Template Tag instructions
<?php gtalk_status( $hash ) ?>
Returns 1 (true) if online and 0 (false) if offline
<?php gtalk_link( $hash, $link ) ?>
Returns a link to start chat
- Hash: your hash key (ID) for Google Talk Chatback
- Link: link text or image (HTML)
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FAQ
Custom Google Talk Chatback: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Custom Google Talk Chatback free?
Yes. Custom Google Talk Chatback is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Google Talk Chatback safe to use in 2026?
Custom Google Talk Chatback shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Google Talk Chatback?
Custom Google Talk Chatback is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,702 times since it launched in April 2011. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Google Talk Chatback work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Google Talk Chatback is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Custom Google Talk Chatback last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on May 22, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes Custom Google Talk Chatback?
Custom Google Talk Chatback is developed and maintained by MrVictor.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Google Talk Chatback?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Google Talk Chatback are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).
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