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Joinchat vs Front End PM (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
Front End PM

Front End PM

4.8(220)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Front End PM

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Front End PM has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 220 reviews) while Joinchat leads in active installations (700K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Joinchat has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while Front End PM has 270K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Joinchat
►
Front End PM4.8/5
Total Reviews
189Joinchat
►
Front End PM220
Active Installs
700K+Joinchat
◄
Front End PM5.0K+
Total Downloads
16M+Joinchat
◄
Front End PM270K+
Support Resolution
33%Joinchat
Front End PMN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoJoinchat
◄
Front End PM1 year ago
First Released
2018Joinchat
Front End PM2014
Age
8 yearsJoinchat
Front End PM12 years
WP Requires
4.9.6+Joinchat
Front End PM4.4+
PHP Requires
7.0+Joinchat
Front End PM5.6+
Business Model
FreeJoinchat
Front End PMFree
Latest Version
6.1.1Joinchat
Front End PM11.4.5

Rating Breakdown

Joinchat

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

Front End PM

4.8/5(220 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%

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!

Front End PM Reviews

by poweremu

Good plugin

good plugin, thanks for it

by floridafarmswaps

Works good

Works good.

by egambiani

Simple Private Messaging Works Great!

This private messaging plugin features a searchable directory of site users and an announcement function. Sends messages to email as well. I would recommend adding this feature to your community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joinchat or Front End PM more popular?
Joinchat has 700K+ active installations while Front End PM has 5.0K+. Joinchat is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Joinchat or Front End PM?
Joinchat has a 4.7/5 rating from 189 reviews, while Front End PM has a 4.8/5 rating from 220 reviews.
Are Joinchat and Front End PM free?
Joinchat is free and Front End PM is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Joinchat or Front End PM?
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 Front End PM was last updated 1 year ago.

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