# uWebChat

> uWebChat has 10+ active installs and 241 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** uWebChat 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.

**This plugin puts the uWebChat button on your website. You need to have the uWebChat Teams App installed in order to use this plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 10,900
- **Downloads (30 days):** 241 (+3.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 9, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** uWebChat (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/uwebchatplugin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/uwebchat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [livechat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/livechat/) | #38 | 71 |
| [microsoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/microsoft/) | #16 | 28 |
| [teams](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/teams/) | #17 | 32 |
| [webchat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webchat/) | #9 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| livechat | #71 | 162 |
| microsoft | >100 | 1,159 |
| teams | >100 | 8,084 |
| webchat | #12 | 33 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Tidio – Live Chat & AI Chatbots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tidio-live-chat/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (396) | Sep 1, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Smartsupp – live chat, AI shopping assistant and chatbots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smartsupp-live-chat/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (131) | Dec 8, 2025 | 61/100 |
| 3 | [Crisp – Live Chat and Chatbot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crisp/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (73) | Apr 14, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 4 | [Zoho SalesIQ – Live chat, chatbots, and visitor tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zoho-salesiq/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Dec 5, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [LiveChat – Live Chat Plugin for WP Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-live-chat-software-for-wordpress/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (98) | May 25, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 6 | [LeadBooster Chatbot by Pipedrive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leadbooster-by-pipedrive/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jun 10, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [Chatra Live Chat + ChatBot + Cart Saver](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chatra-live-chat/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (12) | Jul 9, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Live Chat by Formilla – Real-time Chat & Chatbots Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/formilla-live-chat/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (116) | Aug 17, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [All-in-one Chat Button by anychat.one](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anychat-widget/) | 900+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 2, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [MyLiveChat – Free Live Chat & AI Chatbot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-live-chat-for-wp/) | 900+ | 4.4/5 (27) | Sep 23, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is uWebChat safe to use in 2026?
uWebChat 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 uWebChat?
uWebChat is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,900 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 241 times in the last 30 days.

### Does uWebChat work with WordPress 7.1?
uWebChat 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 uWebChat need?
uWebChat requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was uWebChat last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on July 9, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes uWebChat?
uWebChat is developed and maintained by uWebChat.

### What are the best alternatives to uWebChat?
The most popular alternatives to uWebChat are Tidio (70K+ installs), Smartsupp (20K+ installs) and Crisp (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uwebchat/ · Generated 2026-10-02 01:08 UTC by PageForge