TM Chatbot Assistant
A powerful AI chatbot for use with Wordpress that enables OpenAI's Assistants to provide intelligent, conversational support to your website visitors.
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TM Chatbot Assistant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where TM Chatbot Assistant stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ai assistant | >100 |
| AI Chatbot | >100 |
| chatbot | >100 |
| gpt | >100 |
| openai | >100 |
About TM Chatbot Assistant
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
TM Chatbot Assistant is a fully conversational AI chatbot plugin for use on WordPress sites, powered by OpenAI’s
Assistants API (v2). Add an intelligent, context-aware assistant to your site for customer support, lead generation, product guidance, and more — all with zero coding.
Chatbot Assistants are created in OpenAI.com. Chatbot conversation is between your website front-end Chatbot and OpenAI.com.
You will need an OpenAI account from https://auth.openai.com/create-account.
See https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use/ and https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy/
Key Features
- Seamless integration with OpenAI’s Assistants API (v2)
- Floating, customizable chatbox UI
- Multi-turn conversations using assistant threads
- Supports assistant instructions, memory, and file-based training
- Customizable colors, title, placeholder text, avatar, and default question
- Choose exactly which pages or posts display the chatbot
- Secure backend communication via server-side PHP
Whether you’re answering FAQs, guiding visitors, or capturing leads, TM Chatbot Assistant lets you deploy a smart AI experience in just minutes.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html for details.
Installation
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Installation from within WordPress.
Visit Plugins > Add New.
Search for Plugin Check.
Install and activate the Plugin Check plugin. -
Manual installation.
Upload the entire plugin-check folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Visit Plugins.
Activate the Plugin Check plugin. -
Go to Settings > Chatbot Display to choose which pages will show the chatbot.
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Go to Settings > Chatbot Assistant to configure:
- OpenAI API Key
- Assistant ID
- Chatbox title, placeholder, assistant name
- Avatar image and default question
- Colors (background, text)
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Go to Settings > Chatbot Export to create the assistant training file from your website.
You must also create your Assistant at: https://platform.openai.com/assistants.
Be sure to add structured instructions and upload any training files you exported using this plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an OpenAI account?
Yes, you’ll need an OpenAI account with an API key and a configured Assistant.
Does it support fully conversational chat?
Yes — it uses the OpenAI thread system to maintain multi-turn context.
Can I train the assistant on my website content?
Yes. The plugin lets you export selected pages/posts into a file you can upload to OpenAI.
Will the chatbot appear everywhere?
No. You control where it shows via the Chatbot Display admin page.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release with OpenAI Assistants support
- Floating chatbot UI
- Select Post/Pages to display chatbot
- Export assistant training file from your website
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FAQ
TM Chatbot Assistant: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is TM Chatbot Assistant free?
Yes. TM Chatbot Assistant is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TM Chatbot Assistant safe to use in 2026?
TM Chatbot Assistant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TM Chatbot Assistant?
TM Chatbot Assistant is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 592 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does TM Chatbot Assistant work with WordPress 7.1?
TM Chatbot Assistant is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does TM Chatbot Assistant need?
TM Chatbot Assistant requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was TM Chatbot Assistant last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 2, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes TM Chatbot Assistant?
TM Chatbot Assistant is developed and maintained by Tony Marriott.
What are the best alternatives to TM Chatbot Assistant?
The most popular alternatives to TM Chatbot Assistant are WPVibe (40K+ installs), Uncanny Automator (40K+ installs) and Hyve Lite (7K+ installs).
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