# Speechbox Chat

> Speechbox Chat has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 115 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Speechbox Chat is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Add a Speechbox realtime chat sidebar, popup, or inline chatbox to your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 313
- **Downloads (30 days):** 115 (+109.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.1.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** speechbox (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/speechbox/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/speechbox-chat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 642 |
| [chatbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatbox/) | #8 | 9 |
| [community chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/community-chat/) | #2 | 2 |
| [live chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-chat/) | >100 | 639 |
| [realtime](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/realtime/) | #23 | 23 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,093 |
| chatbox | #15 | 61 |
| community chat | #90 | 472 |
| live chat | >100 | 2,427 |
| realtime | #81 | 357 |

## 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 8, 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 (15) | 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 (762) | Oct 7, 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 Speechbox Chat free?
Yes. Speechbox Chat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Speechbox Chat safe to use in 2026?
Speechbox Chat is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Speechbox Chat?
Speechbox Chat is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 313 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 115 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Speechbox Chat work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Speechbox Chat up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Speechbox Chat need?
Speechbox Chat requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Speechbox Chat last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.2, was released on October 2, 2026 (6 days ago).

### Who makes Speechbox Chat?
Speechbox Chat is developed and maintained by speechbox.

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


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