Stella Chatbot
Keyword-based chatbot with manual FAQ management. Automate your customer support with an intelligent, localized chat widget.
Solid choice
Stella Chatbot is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Stella Chatbot stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| assistant | >100 |
| automation | >100 |
| chatbot | >100 |
| faq | >100 |
| support | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Stella Chatbot
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Stella Chatbot is a lightweight, efficient keyword-based chatbot for WordPress. It allows you to create a personalized support assistant that answers visitor questions based on predefined FAQ entries.
Perfect for small businesses and blogs, Stella Chatbot helps reduce support tickets by providing instant answers to common queries.
Key Features
- FAQ Management: Create keyword-response pairs.
- Category Organization: Group your FAQs into categories for better navigation.
- Customizable Widget: Change the chatbot name and avatar to match your brand.
- Localized Interface: Fully translatable and localized strings.
- Smart Suggestions: Offers related questions when no exact match is found.
- Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
- Privacy Focused: Simple data handling that respects user privacy.
Privacy
Stella Chatbot stores data locally in your WordPress database:
- Chatbot settings and FAQ entries configured by administrators.
- Visitor chat messages, chatbot replies, matched keywords, session IDs, and timestamps.
This plugin does not require an external service to operate and, by default, does not send chat data to third-party services.
You can choose to delete all plugin data on uninstall from the plugin settings (Danger Zone).
Installation
- Upload the
stella-chatbotfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to
Stella Chatbotin your admin menu to configure settings and add your first FAQ. - The chat widget will appear automatically on your site (unless disabled in settings).
Frequently asked questions
How do I add new questions?
Go to Stella Chatbot > FAQ Management and click “Add New FAQ”. Define a unique keyword, the question, and the answer.
Can I change the chatbot icon?
Yes! In Stella Chatbot > Settings, you can upload a custom image for both the launcher button and the header avatar.
Is the plugin translation-ready?
Yes, the plugin is fully localized. You can translate it using PO/MO files or plugins like Loco Translate.
Does it support AI like ChatGPT?
This plugin is strictly keyword-based. For AI integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.), you may use a separate companion plugin.
Is a frontend credit/backlink required?
No. The credit in the frontend widget is optional, disabled by default, and controlled by the site owner.
Does uninstall delete my data?
By default, your FAQ entries and settings are preserved. To completely remove all data upon uninstallation, enable the cleanup option in the “Danger Zone” section of the settings page.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Added WordPress.org rating links.
- Mobile friendly pages.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Core keyword-based matching engine.
- Category-based navigation.
- Widget customization settings.
- Localization support.
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FAQ
Stella Chatbot: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Stella Chatbot free?
Yes. Stella Chatbot is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Stella Chatbot safe to use in 2026?
Stella Chatbot is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Stella Chatbot?
Stella Chatbot is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 693 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 121 times in the last 30 days.
Does Stella Chatbot work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Stella Chatbot up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
When was Stella Chatbot last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 31, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Stella Chatbot?
Stella Chatbot is developed and maintained by mariastellatech.
What are the best alternatives to Stella Chatbot?
The most popular alternatives to Stella Chatbot are Angie – Agentic AI (100K+ installs), UltraPress (700+ installs) and WP/LR Theme Assistant (200+ installs).
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