WP Chat
Jaxl IM is a simple easy to use communicator for websites with Instant Messaging, Social Networking and Sharing capabilities.
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WP Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Chat stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| chat | >100 |
| communicator | #4 |
| enhancement | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Chat
From the official readme · v0.0.3Description
Jaxl IM is a simple easy to use communicator for websites with Instant Messaging, Social Networking and Sharing capabilities.
- No hardware/software pre-requisite required
- Compatible with all websites and frameworks
- Setup by simple copy/paste of javascript code
- Hosted dashboard for site admins and visitors
- Customize look and feel using various skins
- Enhance chat experience using plugins
Installation
- Download the plugin
- Extract the plugin into
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin, visit ‘WP Chat’ settings page for customization
Changelog
0.0.3
Embed code goes inside page footer (wp themes should implement wp_footer action)
Updated plugin to reflect beta release of Jaxl IM
0.0.2
Updated embed code (instead of jaxl.php, jaxl.js is now embedded, required for cache purposes)
Updated plugin to disable multiple embed of widget on same blog page
0.0.1
First version of WP Chat
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Chat: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
Is WP Chat free?
Yes. WP Chat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Chat safe to use in 2026?
WP Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Chat?
WP Chat is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,818 times since it launched in July 2010. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Chat work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Chat is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Chat last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.3, was released on February 1, 2011 (16 years ago).
Who makes WP Chat?
WP Chat is developed and maintained by Abhinav Singh.
What are the best alternatives to WP Chat?
The most popular alternatives to WP Chat are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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