# initChat

> initChat has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 95 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** initChat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**initChat will help to start quick support on your website. this plugin will work with third party application of WhatsApp.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,332
- **Downloads (30 days):** 95 (+69.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** Jul 2, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Parbat Pithiya (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gatetouch/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/initchat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [application](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/application/) | #5 | 15 |
| [chatting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatting/) | #1 | 3 |
| [initChat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/initchat/) | #1 | 1 |
| [start](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/start/) | #1 | 1 |
| [whatsApp chat initialize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/whatsapp-chat-initialize/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| application | >100 | 4,878 |
| chatting | >100 | 238 |
| initChat | #1 | 1 |
| start | >100 | 10,000 |
| whatsApp chat initialize | #10 | 10 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Application Passwords](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-application-passwords/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (9) | Jul 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [AppPresser – Mobile App Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apppresser/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (53) | Mar 24, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 3 | [Application Passwords Enable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/application-passwords-enable/) | 800+ | — | Jul 28, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [MobiLoud – Smart App Banners](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobiloud-smart-app-banner/) | 200+ | 4/5 (2) | Jan 29, 2021 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Application Passwords Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/application-passwords-manager/) | 100+ | — | Jan 9, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [Indeed Apply Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/indeed-apply-shortcode/) | 100+ | — | Dec 13, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [Reactor: Core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reactor-core/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 27, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [ProSolution WP Client](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prosolution-wp-client/) | 20+ | — | Sep 1, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 10 | [Crowdaa Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdaa-sync/) | 10+ | — | Dec 12, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [prograpper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prograpper/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 24, 2015 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is initChat safe to use in 2026?
initChat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use initChat?
initChat is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,332 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 95 times in the last 30 days.

### Does initChat work with WordPress 7.1?
initChat is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was initChat last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.3, was released on July 2, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes initChat?
initChat is developed and maintained by Parbat Pithiya.

### What are the best alternatives to initChat?
The most popular alternatives to initChat are Disable Application Passwor… (3K+ installs), AppPresser (1K+ installs) and Application Passwords Enable (800+ installs).


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