# chatWING Lobby – Group Chat Rooms + 1 on 1 Live Chat

> chatWING Lobby has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** chatWING Lobby shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**The Lobby Chatwing provides 1 interface for many chatboxes, Read Only channels(Broadcast Mode), and Live Help to all be combined together.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,417
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+139.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.9
- **Last updated:** May 15, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ChatWingTeam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tridungpham/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lobby-chatwing/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 642 |
| [chat online](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat-online/) | #11 | 12 |
| [chatbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatbox/) | #4 | 9 |
| [chatwing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatwing/) | #2 | 3 |
| [Lobby chatwing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lobby-chatwing/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,093 |
| chat online | >100 | 879 |
| chatbox | #58 | 61 |
| chatwing | #3 | 3 |
| Lobby chatwing | #2 | 2 |

## 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) | Oct 8, 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) | 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 (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) | Oct 7, 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 | [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 chatWING Lobby free?
Yes. chatWING Lobby is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is chatWING Lobby safe to use in 2026?
chatWING Lobby shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use chatWING Lobby?
chatWING Lobby is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,417 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does chatWING Lobby work with WordPress 7.1?
chatWING Lobby is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was chatWING Lobby last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on May 15, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes chatWING Lobby?
chatWING Lobby is developed and maintained by ChatWingTeam.

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


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