# txt.me – Omnichannel Live Chat, Chat Triggers, Incoming and Outgoing Email

> txt.me has 20+ active installs, a 3.8/5 rating from 5 reviews and 89 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** txt.me shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 7,375
- **Downloads (30 days):** 89 (+56.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.8/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 14, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.16
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** txt.me (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/txtme/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/txt-me/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 638 |
| [chat bot free](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat-bot-free/) | #1 | 1 |
| [chat plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat-plugin/) | #18 | 34 |
| [free live chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/free-live-chat/) | #17 | 30 |
| [live chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-chat/) | >100 | 633 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,056 |
| chat bot free | >100 | 611 |
| chat plugin | >100 | 4,021 |
| free live chat | >100 | 1,794 |
| live chat | >100 | 2,408 |

## 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 (1,242) | Sep 29, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Tidio – Live Chat & AI Chatbots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tidio-live-chat/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (395) | Sep 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 (762) | Oct 6, 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) | Oct 4, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Word Balloon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-balloon/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Zendesk Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zopim-live-chat/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2020 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is txt.me free?
Yes. txt.me is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is txt.me safe to use in 2026?
txt.me shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use txt.me?
txt.me is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,375 times since it launched in March 2021. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.

### Does txt.me work with WordPress 7.1?
txt.me is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was txt.me last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on June 14, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes txt.me?
txt.me is developed and maintained by txt.me.

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


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