Jheck Chat
Simple worpdress chat plugin using ajax.
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Jheck Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Jheck Chat stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ajax chat | >100 |
| chat | >100 |
| chatting | >100 |
| free chat | >100 |
| live chat | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Jheck Chat
From the official readme · v1.4Description
Simple worpdress chat plugin using ajax. Can help wordpress site to promote social activity. It can be use as a live chat forum, it also includes filtering keywords to moderate users.
Demo URL:
- http://jheck-chat.esy.es/
Like us on facebook:
- https://www.facebook.com/JheckChat/
New updates! Version: 1.4
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- Database upgraded
- File data encryption.
- Select if logged in user only can use chat.
- Registration link available.
- Chatbox title editable.
- More specific blocked message error response.
- Minimum and maximum characters user can send.
- Revised press enter to submit.
- Chatbox wrapper height overlap fixed.
- Chatbox hide if disabled.
- User role issue fixed.
- Template revised.
Installation
Using WordPress upload:
- Download Jheck Chat plugin
- Upload jheck-chat.zip folder on upload plugin.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Using FTP:
- Download Jheck Chat plugin
- Extract jheck-chat.zip file
- Upload jheck-chat folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
Remove "" inside your template file.
Version: 1.4
- Database upgraded
- File data encryption.
- Select if logged in user only can use chat.
- Registration link available.
- Chatbox title editable.
- More specific blocked message error response.
- Minimum and maximum characters user can send.
- Revised press enter to submit.
- Chatbox wrapper height overlap fixed.
- Chatbox hide if disabled.
- User role issue fixed.
- Template revised.
Version: 1.3
- New templates available.
- Revised fetching of messages using JSON.
- Revised sending of messages
- Ajax call request validation
- New message alert notification
- Press enter to send removed.
- If user is logged in, display “You” instead of name
- Drop table if plugin deleted.
Version: 1.2
- Some bug fixed on auto scrolling
- Template based supported
- Press enter to send message.
Version: 1.1
- Shortcode [jheck_chat] removed as it is already declared inside your site’s footer.
- Database version upgraded.
Version: 1.0
- Creation of this plugin.
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Jheck Chat: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Jheck Chat free?
Yes. Jheck Chat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Jheck Chat safe to use in 2026?
Jheck Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Jheck Chat?
Jheck Chat is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,663 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.
Does Jheck Chat work with WordPress 7.1?
Jheck Chat is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Jheck Chat last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on March 11, 2016 (11 years ago).
Who makes Jheck Chat?
Jheck Chat is developed and maintained by Jeric.
What are the best alternatives to Jheck Chat?
The most popular alternatives to Jheck Chat are mi13-chat (10+ installs), MChat User Chat (<10 installs) and HaiDM Live Community Chat (<10 installs).
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