initChat
initChat will help to start quick support on your website. this plugin will work with third party application of WhatsApp.
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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (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 initChat stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| application | >100 |
| chatting | >100 |
| initChat | #1 |
| start | >100 |
| whatsApp chat initialize | #10 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About initChat
From the official readme · v1.3.3Description
Integrate Free WhatsApp chat support dialog directly into your WordPress website and that will help you to increase leads/sales from your website. this is well design with lightwight code help to attract users for chat with active agent using WhatApp application.
Now a days most of users are using WhatsApp application and this plugin will initiate chat.
Shortcodes for inline initChat widget
[initChat]
[initChat_Dialog]
Available fields
- Third party application (WhatsApp) mobile Number.
- Agent Image
- Agent Name
- Agent Status
- Welcome Message
- Appearance
- Setting
- Dialog Options
- Shortcodes
Available Options
- Content (In content you can change your messages)
- Appearance
- Setting
Usage
Go to the plugin documentation if you need more information on how to use this plugin.
Support
Find help in our support platform for this plugin (we’ll answer you fast, promise).
Installation
Installation
- In your WordPress admin panel, go to Plugins > New Plugin
- Search Initchat(WhatApp) Chat plugin by Initchat and click Install now
- Alternatively, download the plugin and upload the contents of initchat.zip to your plugins directory, which usually is /wp-content/plugins/
- Activate the plugin
- Enjoy
Usage
Go to the plugin’s documentation for information on how to use it.
Frequently asked questions
No limitation for the Free version
The free version of the initChat Chat is not limited.
Usage
Go to the plugin’s documentation if you need more information on how to use this plugin.
Support
Find help on our support platform for this plugin (we’ll answer you fast, promise).
Changelog
1.3.3
- Resolve PHP version issue
- Fix PHP version and security
- Improved Animation and visibility
1.3.2
- Fix css issue
1.3.1
- Fix css issue
1.3
- Added new popup tooltip view feature
- Fix safari image load issue
- Hiding behind website data when popup has not visible
1.2
- Fix data save issue on new version due to some symbols used in configuration
1.1
- Fix media selection issue
Screenshots
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FAQ
initChat: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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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