# WP User Chat

> WP User Chat has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP User Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**WP User Chat gives you freedom to chat with any logged-in user. It stated that only logged-in users are capable of doing chat between each other. It is very helpfull for any internal system, thats needs to interact…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 11,286
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+21.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** Nov 20, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPSuperiors Developer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/amitwpdeveloper/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-user-chat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 638 |
| [live chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-chat/) | >100 | 632 |
| [online chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/online-chat/) | #7 | 11 |
| [users chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users-chat/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wp chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-chat/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,051 |
| live chat | >100 | 2,405 |
| online chat | >100 | 875 |
| users chat | >100 | 2,744 |
| wp chat | >100 | 3,063 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Joinchat – Enhanced "click to chat"](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creame-whatsapp-me/) | 700K+ | 4.7/5 (189) | Sep 22, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Floating Chat Widget: Contact Chat Icons, Telegram Chat, Line Messenger, WeChat, Email, SMS, Call Button – Chaty](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chaty/) | 300K+ | 5/5 (1,242) | Sep 29, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Tidio – Live Chat & AI Chatbots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tidio-live-chat/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (395) | Sep 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-messenger-customer-chat/) | 70K+ | 3.5/5 (302) | Jul 5, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Buttonizer – Live Chat, AI Chatbot, Call, Chat, Contact Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-contact-vr/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (23) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Chat Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-chat-button/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Chatway Live Chat – AI Chatbot, Customer Support, FAQ & Helpdesk Customer Service & Chat Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chatway-live-chat/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (762) | Sep 29, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 8 | [Echo Knowledge Base – Documentation, FAQs, Chat & Smart Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/echo-knowledge-base/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (123) | Oct 4, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Word Balloon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-balloon/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Zendesk Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zopim-live-chat/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2020 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP User Chat safe to use in 2026?
WP User Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP User Chat?
WP User Chat is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,286 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP User Chat work with WordPress 7.1?
WP User Chat is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP User Chat last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on November 20, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes WP User Chat?
WP User Chat is developed and maintained by WPSuperiors Developer.

### What are the best alternatives to WP User Chat?
The most popular alternatives to WP User Chat are Joinchat (700K+ installs), Floating Chat Widget: Conta… (300K+ installs) and Tidio (70K+ installs).


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