Widget for Zendesk Chat via API
v1.12.12by Plugins and Snippets · updated 1 year ago
This plugin offers a faster way to load the Zendesk Chat Widget via API. It optimizes the page loading speed and it is quick and easy to implement.
- Rank
- #13,387
- Up27 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 163
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.6K
- 5,642 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widget for Zendesk Chat via API at a glance
Widget for Zendesk Chat via API is a WordPress plugin by Plugins and Snippets with 100+ active installs, the #13,387 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.12.12 came out on Apr 16, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 10 plugins tagged “zendesk”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats148 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widget for Zendesk Chat via API |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 164 · -9.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 181 |
Rank over time
#13,387 · down 30 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #13,387 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,414 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,304 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,310 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,269 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,345 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,295 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,312 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,291 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,318 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,246 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,311 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,341 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,365 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,357 |
Growth %
Average -0.70% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.84% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13365 → #13345Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.12100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.12.12
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Mar 16, 2022
- Last updated
- Apr 16, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widget for Zendesk Chat via API
How many websites use Widget for Zendesk Chat via API?
Widget for Zendesk Chat via API is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,387 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widget for Zendesk Chat via API been downloaded?
5,642 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Widget for Zendesk Chat via API last updated?
Version 1.12.12 came out on Apr 16, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Widget for Zendesk Chat via API compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widget for Zendesk Chat via API’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 Widget for Zendesk Chat via API still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Widget for Zendesk Chat via API have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Widget for Zendesk Chat via API?
The plugins most like Widget for Zendesk Chat via API, by the tags they share, are Tawk.To Live Chat (100K+), Super Page Cache (70K+) and Sticky Chat Widget (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 163 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 5.6K |
| Author | Plugins and Snippets |
| First released | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Version | 1.12.12 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Apr 16, 2025 |
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