Joinchat vs CommuniQate (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Joinchat has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 189 reviews) and leads in active installations (700K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Joinchat has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while CommuniQate has 375.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Joinchat | CommuniQate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 189 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 700K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 16M+ | ◄ | 375 |
| Support Resolution | 33% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2024 | |
| Age | 8 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9.6+ | 3.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.1.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Joinchat
◄CommuniQateN/A
Total Reviews
189Joinchat
◄CommuniQate0
Active Installs
700K+Joinchat
◄CommuniQate0
Total Downloads
16M+Joinchat
◄CommuniQate375
Support Resolution
33%Joinchat
CommuniQateN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoJoinchat
◄CommuniQate1 year ago
First Released
2018Joinchat
CommuniQate2024
Age
8 yearsJoinchat
CommuniQate2 years
WP Requires
4.9.6+Joinchat
CommuniQate3.9+
PHP Requires
7.0+Joinchat
CommuniQatefalse+
Business Model
FreeJoinchat
CommuniQateFree
Latest Version
6.1.1Joinchat
CommuniQate1.0
Rating Breakdown
Joinchat
4.7/5(189 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
1%
2
2%
1
4%
CommuniQate
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Joinchat Reviews
by old1man
Exelente!
Muy simple y eficiente. Me gustó mucho!
by freshan
Does what it does well!
Really clean interface, simple and functional
by mobilalonamad
Perfect service and very quick!
I really appreciate the support of Joinchat team, very professional! And I also have the free verison of the plugin. Very, very professional!
CommuniQate Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joinchat or CommuniQate more popular?
Joinchat has 700K+ active installations while CommuniQate has 0. Joinchat is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Joinchat or CommuniQate?
Joinchat has a 4.7/5 rating from 189 reviews, while CommuniQate has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Joinchat and CommuniQate free?
Joinchat is free and CommuniQate is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Joinchat or CommuniQate?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Joinchat was last updated 1 week ago and CommuniQate was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.