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Joinchat vs Express Add On (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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VS
Express Add On

Express Add On

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Express Add On

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Joinchat has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while Express Add On has 3.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Joinchat
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Express Add OnN/A
Total Reviews
189Joinchat
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Express Add On0
Active Installs
700K+Joinchat
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Express Add On10
Total Downloads
16M+Joinchat
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Express Add On3.0K+
Support Resolution
33%Joinchat
Express Add OnN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoJoinchat
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Express Add On1 year ago
First Released
2018Joinchat
Express Add On2022
Age
8 yearsJoinchat
Express Add On4 years
WP Requires
4.9.6+Joinchat
Express Add On6.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Joinchat
Express Add On8.0+
Business Model
FreeJoinchat
Express Add OnFree
Latest Version
6.1.1Joinchat
Express Add On1.4.2

Rating Breakdown

Joinchat

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

Express Add On

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!

Express Add On Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joinchat or Express Add On more popular?
Joinchat has 700K+ active installations while Express Add On has 10. Joinchat is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Joinchat or Express Add On?
Joinchat has a 4.7/5 rating from 189 reviews, while Express Add On has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Joinchat and Express Add On free?
Joinchat is free and Express Add On is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Joinchat or Express Add On?
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 Express Add On was last updated 1 year ago.

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