Live from WordPress.org · Sep 27, 2026
Best Chat Box Plugins for WordPress
4 plugins are tagged “chat box” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Simple Ajax Chat with 2K+ active installs.
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular chat box plugin for WordPress?
Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box is the most popular chat box plugin with 2K+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many chat box plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “chat box” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which chat box plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box has the highest rating at 4.9/5 from 215 reviews.
Are these chat box plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 4 chat box plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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