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Arena — WordPress Live Chat Plugin

Arena – Group Chat for Real-Time Engagement

by Arena.IM · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0.5 Tested up to WP 6.6.7

Arena has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,405 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on October 31, 2024, tested up to WordPress 6.6.7.

Arena at a glance

Active installs
10+
Total downloads
1,405
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Arena well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.6.7, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Authentication (/oauth/tokens)
  • Retrieving organization information (/organizations)
  • Fetching site details (/organizations/{organization_id}/sites)
  • Managing chat instances (/sites/{site_id}/chats)

Arena reviews and ratings

1 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

1 reviews

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  • Excelent engagement tool

    Review of the Live Chat and Live Blog Integration Plugin for WordPress This plugin is an absolute powerhouse for anyone looking to enhance real-time engagement on their WordPress site with live chat and live blog features. I've been using WordPress for years, and I can confidently say that this plugin raises the bar with its impressive set of features and seamless integration. Live Chat Features 🌐💬 The live chat functionality is a dream for community-focused sites, providing a dynamic space for users to interact. Here’s what stood out: Moderation Options: The chat moderation tools are robust. Admins can moderate both users and messages, ensuring a clean and welcoming chat environment. The automatic bad-word filter is especially useful for keeping conversations respectful and safe. Group Chat & Multiple Channels: The real-time group chat keeps conversations lively, and the ability to create multiple channels allows for organized discussions around different topics. This is perfect for managing high-traffic chats or categorizing content. Anonymous & Authenticated Options: Flexibility is key, and I love that users can choose to participate anonymously or as authenticated users. It gives people the option to join in however they feel comfortable. Polls & Conversion Cards: Engaging users is easy with polls – they’re a great way to gather quick feedback. The custom internal ads via conversion cards are brilliant for monetization or internal promotion, which is often tricky to execute smoothly in a chat environment. Live Blog Features 📲📰 The live blog feature is outstanding for keeping audiences updated in real time, especially during events or ongoing news stories: Real-Time Updates: For sports or breaking news coverage, the live updates feature works like a charm. Updates post instantly, keeping followers engaged with the latest information without refreshing the page. Media Embedding: Embedding Twitter posts and YouTube videos directly into the live blog posts is a game

    edgardleal

Details

Arena Group Chat enhances user engagement with real-time messaging for live events and communities, boosting interaction across web and mobile.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Arena competes in

Tags

  • chat
  • community
  • group chat
  • live chat
  • real-time

More from Arena.IM

Version
1.0.5
Last updated
Oct 31, 2024
First published
Oct 30, 2024
Requires WordPress
3.6.1
Tested up to
6.6.7
Requires PHP
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Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Arena FAQ

What does Arena do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Arena offers Authentication (/oauth/tokens), Retrieving organization information (/organizations), Fetching site details (/organizations/{organization_id}/sites) and Managing chat instances (/sites/{site_id}/chats).

How many active installs does Arena have?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs for Arena as of September 7, 2026.

Is Arena still maintained?

The last release was on October 31, 2024, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Arena free?

Arena is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.