# Smart Chat Button

> Smart Chat Button has 20+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Chat Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Smart Chat Button is a fast, lightweight, and highly customizable plugin for WordPress. Effortlessly display a stylish floating WhatsApp chat button on your website to allow visitors to chat with you or your team in a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 777
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (-3.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 23, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** M Arslan Farooq (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mrsoukbh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-chat-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 661 |
| [floating button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/floating-button/) | #29 | 114 |
| [sticky button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sticky-button/) | #4 | 15 |
| [whatsapp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/whatsapp/) | >100 | 465 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,695 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,231 |
| floating button | >100 | 2,067 |
| sticky button | >100 | 1,376 |
| whatsapp | >100 | 1,993 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 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) | Oct 13, 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 (14) | 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 (766) | Oct 14, 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 Smart Chat Button free?
Yes. Smart Chat Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Smart Chat Button safe to use in 2026?
Smart Chat Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Chat Button?
Smart Chat Button is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 777 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Chat Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Chat Button is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Smart Chat Button need?
Smart Chat Button requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smart Chat Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.0, was released on June 23, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Smart Chat Button?
Smart Chat Button is developed and maintained by M Arslan Farooq.

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


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