Simple Ajax Chat — WordPress Forum Plugin
Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box
by Jeff Starr · WordPress.org page · Website
Simple Ajax Chat has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 184,181 downloads all time. It was downloaded 1,016 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on August 27, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Simple Ajax Chat at a glance
Is Simple Ajax Chat well maintained?
Simple Ajax Chat reviews and ratings
215 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Download and install history
1,704 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where Simple Ajax Chat ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Simple Ajax Chat appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Forum Plugins | #6 by tag, #54 in search | #10 | ▲1 |
| Best Live Chat Plugins | #42 by tag, #41 in search | #26 | ▲5 |
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Simple Ajax Chat Details
Display an Ajax-powered chat box anywhere. Lightweight, flexible, fast, and secure. Fully customizable with many options.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Simple Ajax Chat competes in
Tags
- ajax
- chat
- chat box
- forum
- instant message
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- Version
- 20260827
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2026
- First published
- Nov 15, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.20
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Simple Ajax Chat FAQ
How many active installs does Simple Ajax Chat have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for Simple Ajax Chat as of October 22, 2026.
Is Simple Ajax Chat still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 27, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does Simple Ajax Chat have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for Simple Ajax Chat are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Simple Ajax Chat free?
Simple Ajax Chat is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Simple Ajax Chat rank among Forum Plugins?
Simple Ajax Chat is #10 in the WordPress.org "forum" ranking as of today.