Best direct messages plugins for WordPress
The most popular direct messages plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Nmedia WordPress Member Conversation leads with 10+ active installs, ahead of SociaHive for WooCommerce (fewer than 10) and Akukita Chat with AI Translation (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “direct messages” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 direct messages plugins
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Nmedia WordPress Member ConversationThe most installed direct messages plugin, with 10+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 9 reviews, updated 3 months ago.
- 2.
SociaHive for WooCommerceFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 3.
Akukita Chat with AI TranslationFewer than 10 active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 3 months ago.
All 3 plugins tagged “direct messages”
Nmedia WordPress Member Conversation
Up in the last 7 days:5,421#40,570by N-Media3 months ago
Simple Member Messaging System for WordPress Site.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 4.6(9)
- Downloads
- 0/day
SociaHive for WooCommerce
#66,612by sociahive24 days ago
Connect your store to SociaHive: product cards with real prices and stock, one-tap buy links in direct messages, and revenue per conversation.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Akukita Chat with AI Translation
#71,968by akukitadvt3 months ago
Live chat where every message is auto-translated into each reader's language. Rooms, DMs, moderation and reactions. 70+ languages, no API key.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 11/day