# Text Drift

> Text Drift has 10+ active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Text Drift shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**It’s an easy to use and free plugin that you can add to your wordpress. After activating this plugin, your wordpress website will have a button on bottom right corner, on click of which – a chatbox will open, people…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,624
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+7.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** intrakitmedia (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/intrakitmedia/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/text-drift/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 632 |
| [conversation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conversation/) | #5 | 10 |
| [free conversation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/free-conversation/) | #1 | 1 |
| [marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marketing/) | >100 | 458 |
| [texting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/texting/) | #6 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 3,984 |
| conversation | >100 | 1,733 |
| free conversation | >100 | 1,140 |
| marketing | >100 | 4,519 |
| texting | #28 | 40 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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) | Sep 22, 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 (1,240) | Sep 29, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Tidio – Live Chat & AI Chatbots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tidio-live-chat/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (396) | Sep 1, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 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 (761) | Sep 29, 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) | Aug 30, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 Text Drift free?
Yes. Text Drift is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Text Drift safe to use in 2026?
Text Drift shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Text Drift?
Text Drift is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,624 times since it launched in May 2022. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Text Drift work with WordPress 7.1?
Text Drift is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Text Drift last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 5, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Text Drift?
Text Drift is developed and maintained by intrakitmedia.

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


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