# MChat User Chat

> MChat User Chat has <10 active installs and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** MChat User Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**MChat Plugin allowing WordPress user a one to one chat between logged in Users! Role based access, Pure Ajax working, Adds No HTML to the theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,457
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+33.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 7, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** msolution (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/msolution/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mchat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax-chat/) | #3 | 4 |
| [ajax chat plugn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax-chat-plugn/) | #1 | 1 |
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 638 |
| [chat plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat-plugin/) | #32 | 34 |
| [pure ajax chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pure-ajax-chat/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax chat | >100 | 644 |
| ajax chat plugn | #1 | 1 |
| chat | >100 | 4,051 |
| chat plugin | >100 | 4,016 |
| pure ajax chat | #18 | 19 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Jheck Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jheck-chat/) | 10+ | — | Mar 11, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 2 | [mi13-chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mi13-chat/) | 10+ | — | Mar 19, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [HaiDM Live Community Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/haidm-live-community-chat/) | <10 | — | Sep 1, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is MChat User Chat safe to use in 2026?
MChat User Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MChat User Chat?
MChat User Chat is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,457 times since it launched in December 2021. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MChat User Chat work with WordPress 7.1?
MChat User Chat is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does MChat User Chat need?
MChat User Chat requires PHP 7.4.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MChat User Chat last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on February 7, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes MChat User Chat?
MChat User Chat is developed and maintained by msolution.

### What are the best alternatives to MChat User Chat?
The most popular alternatives to MChat User Chat are Jheck Chat (10+ installs), mi13-chat (10+ installs) and HaiDM Live Community Chat (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mchat/ · Generated 2026-10-06 04:54 UTC by PageForge