Best communication plugins for WordPress
The most popular communication plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. ScreenCloud leads with 20+ active installs, ahead of FROGED (20+) and Kayako Messenger (20+). All 30 plugins tagged “communication” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 10 communication plugins
- 1.ScreenCloud
The most installed communication plugin, with 20+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
- 2.
FROGED20+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.0.18.
- 3.
Kayako Messenger20+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.8.34.
- 4.
Smile Query10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.4.25.
- 5.
MSSG.ME Widget10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 7 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.0.31.
- 6.Brosix Live Chat
10+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.2.15.
- 7.
Ultimate Slack Notifications10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 10 years ago.
- 8.Admin User Messages
10+ active installs. Rated 3.6 from 5 reviews, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.9.40.
- 9.Admin Msg Board
10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 17 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 2.7.1.
- 10.Chatgen
10+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 10 reviews, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.5.0.
All 30 plugins tagged “communication”
ScreenCloud
Down in the last 7 days:107#25,441by screencloud1 year ago
Push content from WordPress to your screens seamlessly with ScreenCloud, auto-transforming data into designs for digital signage.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

FROGED
Up in the last 7 days:345#25,715by frogedtech4 years ago
FROGED is a robust platform designed to improve customer onboarding, provide proactive customer support and increase retention.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day

Kayako Messenger
Down in the last 7 days:64#27,840by kayakoteam9 years ago
A better live chat solution to provide instant support and convert visitors into customers in real time.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 6/day

Smile Query
Down in the last 7 days:994#34,327by knowledgeflow6 years ago
Smile Query is the web form linking with LINE.Messages sent from Smile Query installed on the web can be viewed in LINE.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

MSSG.ME Widget
Down in the last 7 days:165#35,485by mssg.me7 years ago
Integrate your mssg.me online business card with your website.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Brosix Live Chat
Down in the last 7 days:2,294#37,262by Brosix3 years ago
Chat directly with your website visitors. Free, fast, easy to install and to use. Turn your visitors into happy customers!
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day

Ultimate Slack Notifications
Down in the last 7 days:70#41,888by Michele Albert10 years ago
Notify your team members with each WordPress site activities by sending customized messages into Slack channels
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 4.0(1)
- Downloads
- 11/day
Admin User Messages
#42,362by Zaunkoenig12 years ago
Admin User Messages is a simple plugin that allows communication just between Admin and single users, but not a communication between user and user.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 3.6(5)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Admin Msg Board
Down in the last 7 days:7,881#43,182by Julian Yanover17 years ago
Adds a messaging system in your Wordpress admin area for bloggers to communicate.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Chatgen
Down in the last 7 days:4,964#48,449by sambaandsiva6 years ago
ChatGen is the best plugin for hybrid Chat (Live Chat + custom bot) on your site.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 4.8(10)
- Downloads
- 6/day

SFR Talk Recorder
Down in the last 7 days:12,184#48,496by SupportFromRichard10 months ago
Record and share screen + audio talks anywhere in WordPress.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

ApeTail Communication System
Up in the last 7 days:13,900#50,417by Olexiy3 years ago
Chats under posts, personal chats. Stream with filters, direct replies with sub-context branches. Talk with ChatGPT. Advanced communications for a web …
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Stames Floating Widget
#52,691by Stames1 year ago
In today’s digital world, businesses are overwhelmed with messages from multiple platforms—WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Emails, Contact Forms, and m …
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day

Instant Chat Assistant
Up in the last 7 days:15,543#53,678by abdullahart1 year ago
Short Description: A fast and reliable WordPress plugin that enables real-time user-to-user chatting with image, document, and audio uploads, plus ins …
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
JTZL's Chat for WebIRC
Up in the last 7 days:9,496#54,094by jtzl2 months ago
A framework-light WordPress plugin that embeds a WebSocket IRC client.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Easy Chat Button
Up in the last 7 days:5,912#55,216by MXideas3 years ago
Easy Chat Button is a simple and lightweight plugin that allows you to add a WhatsApp button to your website. It enables visitors to contact you direc …
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Change From Address
Down in the last 7 days:2,022#57,104by Konstantin Obenland2 months ago
Allows you to change the default email address and sender name for emails sent by WordPress.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 2/day

Quick Mailer for WooCommerce
Up in the last 7 days:6,731#57,300by MiraiLit Limited1 month ago
Quick, Easy Emails to Customers right from Woocommerce Dashboard.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Exertpro Communication Hub for WooCommerce
#57,447by ExertPro4 months ago
WhatsApp, Email, and SMS order notifications, abandoned cart recovery, and broadcast campaigns for WooCommerce — all in one hub.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Attenta Messages
#58,273by Mousa H1 month ago
Enable instant message notifications for site editors on your WordPress site to stay updated with your team and improve communication & collaboration.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day

Sparki
#61,706by sparkiapp4 years ago
Use Sparki to manage your communication for open houses without answering your phone. This plugin helps you to connect to Sparki.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Rabbit Messenger Live-chat
Down in the last 7 days:5,561#61,793by bwillems9 months ago
This plugin allows you to display the Rabbit Messenger Live-chat on your WordPress website.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

ZJ Live Chat
#62,021by Zaman Javed5 months ago
Lightweight floating live chat plugin for WordPress. Add a premium, customizable chat button to your website with smooth animations and modern design.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Lawyer Locker
Up in the last 7 days:3,325#66,109by Web Guy9 months ago
Encrypted lockers for secure client communication and file sharing.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 2/day

Communication Icon
#66,891by Mehmet Salih KARACA1 year ago
A lightweight and reliable plugin for adding a customizable contact button to your WordPress site.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
UrLive Chat widget by UrLive
#68,846by urlive5 years ago
A plugin powered by urLive that allows people to instantly communicate with each other in the browser
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Nimesh Support Chat
Down in the last 7 days:916#69,035by Nimesh Gorfad3 months ago
Chat on any WordPress website with this lightweight, real-time live chat plugin.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Pineapple Staff Messenger
Up in the last 7 days:3,148#69,079by pineappledesigncomhk2 months ago
Send simple private messages between WordPress administrators directly from the dashboard.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

iSlash omnichannel messaging
#72,573by iSlash.io1 year ago
iSlash enhances customer engagement through WhatsApp API, offering automation, multi-agent access, and seamless integration for businesses.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day