Joinchat vs Igenchat (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
Igenchat

Igenchat

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Igenchat

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 Igenchat has 822.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Joinchat
IgenchatN/A
Total Reviews
189Joinchat
Igenchat0
Active Installs
700K+Joinchat
Igenchat0
Total Downloads
16M+Joinchat
Igenchat822
Support Resolution
33%Joinchat
IgenchatN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoJoinchat
Igenchat1 year ago
First Released
2018Joinchat
Igenchat2025
Age
8 yearsJoinchat
Igenchat1 year
WP Requires
4.9.6+Joinchat
Igenchat5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Joinchat
Igenchatfalse+
Business Model
FreeJoinchat
IgenchatFree
Latest Version
6.1.1Joinchat
Igenchat1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Joinchat

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

Igenchat

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!

Igenchat Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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