WP phone
WP Phone is the “go to” system for managing calls that come into your website. Wp Phone allows you to get unique phone numbers for your website and then setup call flow systems using a simple drag and drop interface…
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WP phone shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (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 phone stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| call | >100 |
| telephone | >100 |
| voice | >100 |
| voip | #26 |
| wp phone | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP phone
From the official readme · v1.1Description
WP Phone is the “go to” system for managing calls that come into your website. Wp Phone allows you to get unique phone numbers for your website and then setup call flow systems using a simple drag and drop interface. You can set up automated voice response systems, capture and check voicemails, place calls, setup phone menu system, filter out callers and much more.
WP Phone works by leveraging and integrating IVR Designer’s system which allows users to build out call flow systems. You will need to register an account on www.ivrdesigner.com in order to use this plugin, you can register an account using the plugin or on their site directly.
Common Use Cases:
- Individuals who want a dedicated business phone number rather than putting their personal phone number on a public website.
- Individuals who want to take or place calls from a unique business phone number.
- Businesses looking to setup an interactive voice response menu, where the caller can choose what number or department they want to be redirected to.
- Business who want to use many phone numbers on their website.
- Businesses who want to capture input from users via phone.
- Many other uses – just get creative…
Requirements:
- WordPress 3.3 or greater
Notes
Installation
- Upload
WP phoneto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to “Wp phone” you will need to first register an account with www.ivrdesigner.com then you will be able to embed your WP Phone number in your website using the shortcodes provided.
Changelog
1.0
- initial plugin push
1.1
- updated form fields – this version required to work
For developers
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FAQ
WP phone: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is WP phone free?
Yes. WP phone is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP phone safe to use in 2026?
WP phone shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP phone?
WP phone is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,734 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP phone work with WordPress 7.1?
WP phone is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP phone last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 26, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes WP phone?
WP phone is developed and maintained by Website Launches.
What are the best alternatives to WP phone?
The most popular alternatives to WP phone are Buttonizer (70K+ installs), WP Call Button (40K+ installs) and Lead Call Buttons (5K+ installs).
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