# Group chat for WordPress – Minnit Chat

> Group chat for WordPress has 500+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews and 751 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 78/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Group chat for WordPress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

**Cloud-based chat using your WordPress accounts. Minnit uses SSO to allow you and your WordPress users to communicate with one another.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 38,686
- **Downloads (30 days):** 751 (+7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 78/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 4.1.7
- **Last updated:** Oct 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** minnitchat (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/minnitchat/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/minnit-chat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | #38 | 642 |
| [chat group](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat-group/) | #1 | 1 |
| [chatbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatbox/) | #2 | 9 |
| [chatroom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatroom/) | #1 | 5 |
| [group chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/group-chat/) | #4 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | #39 | 4,093 |
| chat group | #4 | 660 |
| chatbox | #4 | 61 |
| chatroom | #1 | 19 |
| group chat | #4 | 660 |

## Version adoption

- 4.1: 81.4%
- 4.0: 12.1%
- Other: 6.6%

## 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 Group chat for WordPress free?
Yes. Group chat for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Group chat for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
Group chat for WordPress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Group chat for WordPress?
Group chat for WordPress is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 38,686 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 751 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Group chat for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Group chat for WordPress up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.4 or newer.

### When was Group chat for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 4.1.7, was released on October 4, 2026 (4 days ago).

### Who makes Group chat for WordPress?
Group chat for WordPress is developed and maintained by minnitchat.

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


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