# WP IRC

> WP IRC has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP IRC shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Well WP-IRC Plugin (for lack of a better name 😉 ) can fetch the number of users online in any IRC channel and can be scheduled to auto refresh it every x.minutes. The count thus fetched can be displayed in the sidebar…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 8,124
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+64.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 5, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.8.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sudar Muthu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sudar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-irc/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [irc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/irc/) | #4 | 11 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,306 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| irc | #15 | 24 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ChatHispano](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chathispano/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 2 | [App LiberaChat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/app-liberachat/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 23, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Anti Hacking Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-hacking-tools/) | 20+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Mar 2, 2014 | 27/100 |
| 5 | [Powie's IRC Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/powies-irc-chat/) | 10+ | 3/5 (3) | Dec 19, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Romania Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-romaniachat/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 19, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [GeekShed Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geekshed-embed/) | 10+ | — | Jul 16, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [My QuakeNet IRC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-quakenet-irc/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 2, 2012 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [ConverseJS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conversejs/) | 10+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Jan 31, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 10 | [Badwolf Web IRC Client](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/badwolf-web-irc-client/) | <10 | — | Jan 17, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 11 | [JTZL's Chat for WebIRC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chat-webirc/) | <10 | — | Aug 30, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP IRC safe to use in 2026?
WP IRC shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP IRC?
WP IRC is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,124 times since it launched in July 2009. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP IRC work with WordPress 7.1?
WP IRC is officially tested up to WordPress 3.8.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP IRC last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on February 5, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes WP IRC?
WP IRC is developed and maintained by Sudar Muthu.

### What are the best alternatives to WP IRC?
The most popular alternatives to WP IRC are ChatHispano (40+ installs), App LiberaChat (20+ installs) and Anti Hacking Tools (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-irc/ · Generated 2026-10-02 03:17 UTC by PageForge