Joinchat vs Shois Chat Button (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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 Shois Chat Button has 45.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Joinchat | Shois Chat Button | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 189 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 700K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 16M+ | ◄ | 45 |
| Support Resolution | 33% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ► | 4 days ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2026 | |
| Age | 8 years | 1 month | |
| WP Requires | 4.9.6+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.1.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Joinchat
◄Shois Chat ButtonN/A
Total Reviews
189Joinchat
◄Shois Chat Button0
Active Installs
700K+Joinchat
◄Shois Chat Button0
Total Downloads
16M+Joinchat
◄Shois Chat Button45
Support Resolution
33%Joinchat
Shois Chat ButtonN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoJoinchat
►Shois Chat Button4 days ago
First Released
2018Joinchat
Shois Chat Button2026
Age
8 yearsJoinchat
Shois Chat Button1 month
WP Requires
4.9.6+Joinchat
Shois Chat Button5.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+Joinchat
Shois Chat Button7.4+
Business Model
FreeJoinchat
Shois Chat ButtonFree
Latest Version
6.1.1Joinchat
Shois Chat Button1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Joinchat
4.7/5(189 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
1%
2
2%
1
4%
Shois Chat Button
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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!
Shois Chat Button Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joinchat or Shois Chat Button more popular?
Joinchat has 700K+ active installations while Shois Chat Button has 0. Joinchat is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Joinchat or Shois Chat Button?
Joinchat has a 4.7/5 rating from 189 reviews, while Shois Chat Button has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Joinchat and Shois Chat Button free?
Joinchat is free and Shois Chat Button is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Joinchat or Shois Chat Button?
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 Shois Chat Button was last updated 4 days ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.