# SmartiePal

> SmartiePal has <10 active installs and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SmartiePal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**The SmartiePal Integration Plugin brings AI-powered customer support webchat directly into your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 506
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+185.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** May 16, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vladimir Ruman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/softvr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smartiepal/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ai/) | >100 | 2,210 |
| [chatbot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatbot/) | >100 | 914 |
| [customer support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customer-support/) | >100 | 526 |
| [smart search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smart-search/) | #5 | 6 |
| [webchat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webchat/) | #11 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| AI | >100 | 6,575 |
| chatbot | >100 | 1,476 |
| customer support | >100 | 10,000 |
| smart search | >100 | 2,848 |
| webchat | #19 | 33 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,312) | Sep 30, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [All in One SEO – AI SEO Plugin to Boost SEO Rankings & Traffic (Schema, Local SEO, Sitemap & SEO Insights)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack/) | 2M+ | 4.7/5 (5,218) | Oct 1, 2026 | 98/100 |
| 3 | [AI Agent by SiteGround](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-ai-studio/) | 1M+ | 1.6/5 (97) | Sep 30, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [Premium Addons for Elementor – AI-Ready Elementor Addons, Widgets & Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/premium-addons-for-elementor/) | 600K+ | 4.9/5 (1,679) | Oct 1, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Angie – Agentic AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/angie/) | 100K+ | 3.1/5 (18) | Sep 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-engine/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (867) | Oct 1, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 7 | [AI Provider for Anthropic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-anthropic/) | 60K+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 8 | [AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Aug 18, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 9 | [AI Provider for OpenAI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-openai/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SmartiePal safe to use in 2026?
SmartiePal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SmartiePal?
SmartiePal is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 506 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SmartiePal work with WordPress 7.1?
SmartiePal is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SmartiePal need?
SmartiePal requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SmartiePal last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 16, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes SmartiePal?
SmartiePal is developed and maintained by Vladimir Ruman.

### What are the best alternatives to SmartiePal?
The most popular alternatives to SmartiePal are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smartiepal/ · Generated 2026-10-02 02:37 UTC by PageForge