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Joinchat vs GetShoutbox (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
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GetShoutbox

GetShoutbox

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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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 GetShoutbox has 1.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Joinchat
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GetShoutboxN/A
Total Reviews
189Joinchat
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GetShoutbox0
Active Installs
700K+Joinchat
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GetShoutbox0
Total Downloads
16M+Joinchat
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GetShoutbox1.0K+
Support Resolution
33%Joinchat
GetShoutboxN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoJoinchat
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GetShoutbox4 months ago
First Released
2018Joinchat
GetShoutbox2023
Age
8 yearsJoinchat
GetShoutbox3 years
WP Requires
4.9.6+Joinchat
GetShoutbox5.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Joinchat
GetShoutbox7.4+
Business Model
FreeJoinchat
GetShoutboxFree
Latest Version
6.1.1Joinchat
GetShoutbox1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Joinchat

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

GetShoutbox

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!

GetShoutbox Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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