LEADsms
LEADsms offers WordPress webmasters an easy way to support their site visitors and generate leads and new business via SMS / text message.
Consider an alternative
LEADsms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 24/100 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 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
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Rankings
Where LEADsms stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| generate leads | >100 |
| leadsms | #1 |
| sms | >100 |
| text message | >100 |
| website texting | #9 |
About LEADsms
From the official readme · v1.0.25Description
LEADsms connects your WordPress powered web site to our CONNECTsms business texting platform via a web widget.
When the form is submitted, its message content and phone number is sent securely to your CONNECTsms account, where you can now chat with your visitor via SMS/text message.
A valid CONNECTsms subscription is required to use LEADsms (subscriptions start at $39.99/month).
Use of the branded plugin is free with any subscription, while a non-branded version is available for an additional $9.99/month.
Note: Currently LEADsms is available for webmasters in Canada and the United States, but other countries may be supported in the near future.
If you are outside of either jurisdiction and are interested in using the plugin, send us a note and we’ll see what we can do to help.
Why Support Your Website Visitors with SMS?
Texting is the best way to reach your audience, and more importantly, the way they would prefer to communicate.
- 70% of people say texting is the fastest way to reach them.*
- 77% of people want to use text for customer service.*
- 46% of people want to text businesses for sales inquiries.*
- The best way for any business to get faster responses from contacts is to text them.*
In addition, offering an SMS website support solution allows your visitor to send their message and be on their way, secure in the knowledge that when your response arrives, it will do so on their most personal and intimate communication channel.
If you want to offer seamless, convenient support to your audience in the way that best suits their needs, you need to use text messaging / SMS. LEADsms accomplishes this.
*Source for statistics: TextNow’s 2023 State of Business Texting Report
Installation
Upload the LEADsms to your blog, activate it, and then enter your CONNECTsms Activation key.
Changelog
1.0.9
Release Date – 18 July 2023
- Initial release with all features enabled
- Add “Text Us” label on widget UI
- Add settings to customize widget UI
For developers
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Best LEADsms alternatives
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| 1 |
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FAQ
LEADsms: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is LEADsms free?
Yes. LEADsms is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LEADsms safe to use in 2026?
LEADsms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LEADsms?
LEADsms is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,046 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does LEADsms work with WordPress 7.1?
LEADsms is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does LEADsms need?
LEADsms requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was LEADsms last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.25, was released on August 19, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes LEADsms?
LEADsms is developed and maintained by leadsms.
What are the best alternatives to LEADsms?
The most popular alternatives to LEADsms are Landing Page Rockstar – BETA (10+ installs).
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