Shoutbox 2024
A shoutbox plugin for your website!
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Shoutbox 2024 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Shoutbox 2024 stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| chat | >100 |
| chatroom | #5 |
| shoutbox | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Shoutbox 2024
From the official readme · v2024.06.17Description
A customisable shoutbox / chatroom that can be deployed with a simple shortcode
You can chat to users, customise your font colour and send a PM
Custom emojis are supported.
Installation
- Download the plugin .zip file
- Login to admin Click Plugins -> Add New -> Upload
- Find Shoutbox WordPress Plugin in plugin list and activate it.
- Add
[shoutbox]anywhere on your site (can only do 1 per page) - Now goto Shoutbox under Settings in admin menu and configure it
- Go to Media > Shoutbox Smilies to manage custom emojis
Frequently asked questions
What can i do with this plugin
Chat to users on your website
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
Shoutbox 2024: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Shoutbox 2024 free?
Yes. Shoutbox 2024 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shoutbox 2024 safe to use in 2026?
Shoutbox 2024 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shoutbox 2024?
Shoutbox 2024 is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,000 times since it launched in June 2024. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shoutbox 2024 work with WordPress 7.1?
Shoutbox 2024 is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Shoutbox 2024 need?
Shoutbox 2024 requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Shoutbox 2024 last updated?
The latest version, 2024.06.17, was released on June 23, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Shoutbox 2024?
Shoutbox 2024 is developed and maintained by gaza1994.
What are the best alternatives to Shoutbox 2024?
The most popular alternatives to Shoutbox 2024 are Joinchat (700K+ installs), Floating Chat Widget: Conta… (300K+ installs) and Tidio (70K+ installs).
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