# Chat

> Chat has 10+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A plugin to talk online with the other users of a blog. Usage Login to WordPress Go to the page where de chat widget is Click on the name of the user you want to talk to open the chat dialog Start chating TODO status…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 8,449
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+32% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.6
- **Last updated:** Dec 29, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Marcelo Mesquita (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stallefish/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mm-chat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 637 |
| [talk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/talk/) | #9 | 11 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,308 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,041 |
| talk | >100 | 1,191 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.6: 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) | Sep 22, 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) | Sep 29, 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) | Sep 29, 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 | [Word Balloon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-balloon/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Zendesk Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zopim-live-chat/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2020 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Chat safe to use in 2026?
Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Chat?
Chat is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,449 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Chat work with WordPress 7.1?
Chat is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Chat last updated?
The latest version, 0.6, was released on December 29, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Chat?
Chat is developed and maintained by Marcelo Mesquita.

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


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