# Smartarget – Chat Buttons & Engagement Apps

> Smartarget has 900+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 10 reviews and 309 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 65/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Smartarget is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

**WhatsApp Chat, Telegram, Messenger, TikTok, Line, Viber, Instagram, Click to call, Popup and 30 more apps to boost sales and user engagement**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 30,700
- **Downloads (30 days):** 309 (+14% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 65/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Erez Hadas-Sonnenschein (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/erezs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smartarget-contact-us/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | #29 | 667 |
| [faq](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/faq/) | #28 | 276 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | #63 | 486 |
| [reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reviews/) | #43 | 383 |
| [whatsapp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/whatsapp/) | #37 | 478 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | #59 | 4,307 |
| faq | >100 | 6,387 |
| popup | >100 | 5,326 |
| reviews | >100 | 10,000 |
| whatsapp | #57 | 2,050 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 40.5%
- 1.5: 32.5%
- 1.4: 14.5%
- 1.2: 6.8%
- 1.3: 5.6%

## 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 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 (1,243) | 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 (770) | 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 17, 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 Smartarget free?
Yes. Smartarget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Smartarget safe to use in 2026?
Smartarget is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smartarget?
Smartarget is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 30,700 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 309 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smartarget work with WordPress 7.1?
Smartarget is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Smartarget need?
Smartarget requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smartarget last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on June 30, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Smartarget?
Smartarget is developed and maintained by Erez Hadas-Sonnenschein.

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


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