# Mailcastr Bot

> Mailcastr Bot has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 155 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Mailcastr Bot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Mailcastr Bot plugin allows you to add a chat bot and collect leads 24*7 from your website. Please click here to know how to get started.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 8,474
- **Downloads (30 days):** 155 (+4.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 21, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pyten Labs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pytenlabs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mailcastr-bot/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bot/) | #95 | 106 |
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 631 |
| [chat bot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat-bot/) | #23 | 28 |
| [mailcastr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mailcastr/) | #1 | 1 |
| [support bot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/support-bot/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bot | >100 | 3,053 |
| chat | >100 | 3,965 |
| chat bot | >100 | 833 |
| mailcastr | #1 | 1 |
| support bot | >100 | 2,217 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Chatbot for WordPress by Collect.chat ⚡️](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/collectchat/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (38) | May 17, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Kama SpamBlock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kama-spamblock/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (17) | Jul 25, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [No-Bot Registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-bot-registration/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (28) | Dec 28, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 4 | [Traffic Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/traffic-monitor/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 17, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [ChatBot.com Conversational AI Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chatbot-com-ai-platform/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (10) | Aug 3, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [AI ChatBot for WooCommerce – WoowBot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woowbot-woocommerce-chatbot/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (19) | Sep 21, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Telegram Bot & Channel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/telegram-bot/) | 500+ | 4.8/5 (22) | Nov 20, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 8 | [Device Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/device-detector/) | 500+ | 4/5 (2) | Aug 18, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Honeypot for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot-for-cf7/) | 500+ | — | Aug 11, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 10 | [En Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/en-spam/) | 500+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Sep 15, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Mailcastr Bot safe to use in 2026?
Mailcastr Bot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mailcastr Bot?
Mailcastr Bot is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,474 times since it launched in September 2020. It was downloaded 155 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mailcastr Bot work with WordPress 7.1?
Mailcastr Bot is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Mailcastr Bot need?
Mailcastr Bot requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Mailcastr Bot last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 21, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Mailcastr Bot?
Mailcastr Bot is developed and maintained by Pyten Labs.

### What are the best alternatives to Mailcastr Bot?
The most popular alternatives to Mailcastr Bot are Chatbot for WordPress by Co… (6K+ installs), Kama SpamBlock (4K+ installs) and No-Bot Registration (2K+ installs).


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