Speechbox Chat
Add a Speechbox realtime chat sidebar, popup, or inline chatbox to your WordPress site.
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.
- Actively developed — last update 6 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Speechbox Chat stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| chat | >100 |
| chatbox | #15 |
| community chat | #90 |
| live chat | >100 |
| realtime | #81 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Speechbox Chat
From the official readme · v0.1.2Description
Speechbox Chat connects your WordPress site to the Speechbox hosted chat service at speechbox.chat. After connecting or creating a Speechbox account, the plugin adds your selected Speechbox to your site as a sidebar, popup button, or inline chat using the [speechbox] shortcode.
Speechbox is a hosted Software as a Service product. A free Speechbox can be used with the included free features. Optional paid Speechbox subscriptions unlock additional hosted service features.
Speechbox is an independent service built and operated by Tim Teege in Hamburg, Germany.
What the plugin does
- Creates or connects a Speechbox account from the WordPress settings page.
- Adds the Speechbox widget script to your WordPress site.
- Lets you choose one of the Speechboxes where your connected account has admin access.
- Supports sidebar, popup, or inline display with the [speechbox] shortcode.
- Lets you configure initial state (auto, open, or closed), optional width and height, and optional WordPress user nickname prefilling.
- Shows the current Speechbox Premium status for the selected box.
Languages
The Speechbox plugin settings are available in:
- 🇺🇸 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- 🇫🇷 French
The chatbox your visitors see supports eight languages:
- 🇺🇸 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- 🇫🇷 French
- 🇪🇸 Spanish
- 🇮🇹 Italian
- 🇳🇱 Dutch
- 🇵🇱 Polish
- 🇵🇹 Portuguese
Visitors can choose their preferred language directly inside the chatbox.
External service
This plugin connects to the Speechbox service at https://www.speechbox.chat/.
During setup, the plugin sends your email address, password, WordPress site URL, WordPress locale, and plugin version to Speechbox so an account and chatbox can be created or connected. The password is used only for the Speechbox account connection request and is not stored by this WordPress plugin.
After setup, the plugin loads the Speechbox widget script from https://www.speechbox.chat/widget.js on public pages where the chatbox is active. Visitors who use the chatbox communicate with the Speechbox hosted service. If nickname prefilling is enabled, the display name or username of logged-in WordPress users may be passed to the widget as a nickname.
Terms: https://www.speechbox.chat/terms
Privacy policy: https://www.speechbox.chat/privacy
The plugin also adds suggested text to the WordPress privacy policy guide under Settings > Privacy.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install it from the WordPress plugin screen.
- Activate Speechbox Chat.
- Go to Settings > Speechbox Chat.
- Enter your email address and a password to create or connect your Speechbox account.
- Confirm your email address if asked.
- Choose how the chat should appear on your site.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Speechbox account?
Yes. The plugin creates or connects a Speechbox account because the chat service is hosted by Speechbox.
Can I use Speechbox for free?
Yes. Speechbox has free functionality. Paid subscriptions are optional and unlock additional hosted service features.
Where do I change colors and detailed chatbox settings?
Open the Speechbox dashboard from the plugin settings page. The dashboard contains the full Speechbox design and behavior settings.
Can I place the chatbox inside a page or post?
Yes. Set the display mode to inline and place the [speechbox] shortcode where you want the chatbox to appear.
What happens when I uninstall the plugin?
The plugin removes its local WordPress settings. Your Speechbox account and hosted Speechboxes are not deleted.
Changelog
0.1.2
- Adds sidebar display alongside popup and inline chat.
- Adds explicit auto, open, and closed initial states directly below display settings.
- Moves optional dimensions below the main settings and preserves existing opening behavior.
0.1.1
- Makes it clearer that the connection form supports both new and existing Speechbox accounts.
- Adds account terms, privacy, anti-spam, and password reset information to the connection screen.
- Highlights the languages supported by the plugin settings and visitor chatbox.
0.1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Speechbox Chat: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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