Channel.io — WordPress Live Chat Plugin
by Channel Corp. · WordPress.org page
Channel.io has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 16,047 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on June 2, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.7.7.
Channel.io at a glance
Is Channel.io well maintained?
Where Channel.io ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Channel.io appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Live Chat Plugins | #49 by tag, not in search | #80 | – |
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Details
Channel is a conversational CRM solution that helps online businesses to capture potential customers before they leave the websites.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Channel.io competes in
Tags
- chat
- e-commerce
- ecommerce
- Version
- 0.18
- Last updated
- Jun 2, 2026
- First published
- Feb 25, 2017
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.7.7
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Channel.io FAQ
How many active installs does Channel.io have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Channel.io as of September 7, 2026.
Is Channel.io still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on June 2, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.7.7.
Is Channel.io free?
Channel.io is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Channel.io rank among Live Chat Plugins?
Channel.io is #80 in the WordPress.org Live Chat Plugins ranking.