# Floating Chat Buttons – Click to Call or Chat, Email

> Floating Chat Buttons has 1K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 54 reviews and 1.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 83/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Floating Chat Buttons is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 83/100 on our health check.

**Elevate user engagement through Floating Chat Buttons, facilitating immediate connections via chat, email, callback, and additional channels.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 48,775
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,063 (+45.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 54 reviews
- **Health score:** 83/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.2.9
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Narinder Singh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/narinder-singh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/floating-contact-buttons/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | #22 | 633 |
| [click to call](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/click-to-call/) | #5 | 39 |
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | #87 | 1,106 |
| [Instagram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instagram/) | #18 | 139 |
| [whatsapp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/whatsapp/) | #29 | 444 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | #53 | 4,018 |
| click to call | #10 | 7,077 |
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| Instagram | #99 | 1,395 |
| whatsapp | >100 | 1,882 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 82.1%
- 1.1: 16.2%
- 1.0: 1.6%

## 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 (1,241) | 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) | Aug 30, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 Floating Chat Buttons free?
Yes. Floating Chat Buttons is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Floating Chat Buttons safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Floating Chat Buttons is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 83/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Floating Chat Buttons?
Floating Chat Buttons is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 48,775 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 1,063 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Floating Chat Buttons work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Floating Chat Buttons up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Floating Chat Buttons need?
Floating Chat Buttons requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Floating Chat Buttons last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.9, was released on September 1, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Floating Chat Buttons?
Floating Chat Buttons is developed and maintained by Narinder Singh.

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


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