# Skype Live Chat

> Skype Live Chat has 60+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Skype Live Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**Connect with your customers like never before. Video Call and Chat on your website. Just enable the chat and add your Skype ID to start talking to your customers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 5,976
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+18.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 7, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Gautam Thapar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gautamanizer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/live-chat-skype/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | #97 | 667 |
| [live chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-chat/) | #89 | 681 |
| [skype](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/skype/) | #3 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,307 |
| live chat | >100 | 2,578 |
| skype | >100 | 212 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 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) | Oct 13, 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 (1,243) | Oct 8, 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 (14) | 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 (770) | Oct 14, 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 17, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Zendesk Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zopim-live-chat/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2020 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [Word Balloon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-balloon/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Skype Live Chat safe to use in 2026?
Skype Live Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Skype Live Chat?
Skype Live Chat is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,976 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Skype Live Chat work with WordPress 7.1?
Skype Live Chat is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Skype Live Chat last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on February 7, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Skype Live Chat?
Skype Live Chat is developed and maintained by Gautam Thapar.

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


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