# Smartchat

> Smartchat has 10+ active installs and 156 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smartchat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Personalize the user experience on your site with the ChatGPT-powered virtual assistant of Smartchat. Add important information about your business and we provide accurate and efficient real-time answers for your users.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,755
- **Downloads (30 days):** 156 (+11.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.6
- **Last updated:** May 2, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** agendavirtual (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/agendavirtual/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smartchat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [artificial intelligence](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/artificial-intelligence/) | #45 | 144 |
| [ChatGPT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatgpt/) | >100 | 331 |
| [interactive experience](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/interactive-experience/) | #1 | 1 |
| [technology](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/technology/) | #2 | 4 |
| [virtual assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/virtual-assistant/) | #7 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| artificial intelligence | >100 | 452 |
| ChatGPT | >100 | 1,380 |
| interactive experience | >100 | 1,398 |
| technology | >100 | 2,084 |
| virtual assistant | >100 | 178 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AI Provider for Anthropic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-anthropic/) | 60K+ | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Aug 18, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [AI Provider for OpenAI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-openai/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 4 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 5 | [LLMs.txt Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/llms-txt-generator/) | 1K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Feb 14, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 6 | [AutoWP – AI Content Writer & Rewriter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autowp-ai-content-writer-rewriter/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (15) | Aug 18, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Chatbot with IBM watsonx Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conversation-watson/) | 400+ | 4.4/5 (25) | Feb 10, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [AI Provider for OpenRouter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-openrouter/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 23, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 9 | [AI Provider For DeepSeek](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-deepseek/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 21, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Vercel AI Gateway Provider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vercel-ai-gateway-provider/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 7, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smartchat safe to use in 2026?
Smartchat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smartchat?
Smartchat is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,755 times since it launched in April 2023. It was downloaded 156 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smartchat work with WordPress 7.1?
Smartchat is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Smartchat need?
Smartchat requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smartchat last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.6, was released on May 2, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Smartchat?
Smartchat is developed and maintained by agendavirtual.

### What are the best alternatives to Smartchat?
The most popular alternatives to Smartchat are AI Provider for Anthropic (60K+ installs), AI (50K+ installs) and AI Provider for OpenAI (50K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smartchat/ · Generated 2026-10-01 00:04 UTC by PageForge