# FluentChat – Live Chat for WordPress

> FluentChat has 10+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** FluentChat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**FluentChat is a free, modern, gorgeous, and feature-packed live chat WordPress plugin. It is beginner-friendly and works on all mobile devices.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 7,025
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (+53.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 22, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Arindo Duque (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aanduque/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluentchat-basic/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 637 |
| [chat plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat-plugin/) | #29 | 34 |
| [customer support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customer-support/) | >100 | 541 |
| [live chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-chat/) | >100 | 632 |
| [live help](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-help/) | #7 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,049 |
| chat plugin | >100 | 4,016 |
| customer support | >100 | 10,000 |
| live chat | >100 | 2,405 |
| live help | >100 | 6,485 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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) | 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 (1,242) | 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) | Oct 4, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 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 FluentChat free?
Yes. FluentChat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is FluentChat safe to use in 2026?
FluentChat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FluentChat?
FluentChat is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,025 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FluentChat work with WordPress 7.1?
FluentChat is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was FluentChat last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on November 22, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes FluentChat?
FluentChat is developed and maintained by Arindo Duque.

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


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