Chat for Skype
v1.1.8by ThemeAtelier · updated 8 months ago
Unlimited customer support tool that allows visitors to engage using Skype
- Rank
- #34,561
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 1,992 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Chat for Skype at a glance
Chat for Skype is a WordPress plugin by ThemeAtelier with 10+ active installs, the #34,561 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.8 came out on Mar 12, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 6 plugins tagged “bubble”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Chat for Skype |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,561 · down 307 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,561 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,623 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,576 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #34,589 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,668 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,254 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.8
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 16, 2024
- Last updated
- Mar 12, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Chat for Skype
How many websites use Chat for Skype?
Chat for Skype is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,561 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Chat for Skype been downloaded?
1,992 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Chat for Skype last updated?
Version 1.1.8 came out on Mar 12, 2026 (7 months ago).
Is Chat for Skype compatible with the latest WordPress?
Chat for Skype’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Chat for Skype still maintained?
Its last release was 7 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Chat for Skype have?
No one has reviewed Chat for Skype on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Chat for Skype?
The plugins most like Chat for Skype, by the tags they share, are Awesome Support (6K+), chat-me-now (4K+) and Support WebP (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | ThemeAtelier |
| First released | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Version | 1.1.8 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
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