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Joinchat vs MChat User Chat (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Joinchat

Joinchat

4.7(189)

700K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Joinchat
VS
MChat User Chat

MChat User Chat

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View MChat User Chat

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 MChat User Chat has 1.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Joinchat
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MChat User ChatN/A
Total Reviews
189Joinchat
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MChat User Chat0
Active Installs
700K+Joinchat
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MChat User Chat0
Total Downloads
16M+Joinchat
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MChat User Chat1.0K+
Support Resolution
33%Joinchat
MChat User ChatN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoJoinchat
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MChat User Chat4 years ago
First Released
2018Joinchat
MChat User Chat2021
Age
8 yearsJoinchat
MChat User Chat5 years
WP Requires
4.9.6+Joinchat
MChat User Chat5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Joinchat
MChat User Chat7.4.2+
Business Model
FreeJoinchat
MChat User ChatFree
Latest Version
6.1.1Joinchat
MChat User Chat1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Joinchat

4.7/5(189 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
1%
2
2%
1
4%

MChat User Chat

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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!

MChat User Chat Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joinchat or MChat User Chat more popular?
Joinchat has 700K+ active installations while MChat User Chat has 0. Joinchat is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Joinchat or MChat User Chat?
Joinchat has a 4.7/5 rating from 189 reviews, while MChat User Chat has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Joinchat and MChat User Chat free?
Joinchat is free and MChat User Chat is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Joinchat or MChat User Chat?
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 MChat User Chat was last updated 4 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.