Joinchat vs Sidobe WP Notification (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, Sidobe WP Notification has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Joinchat leads in active installations (700K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Joinchat has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while Sidobe WP Notification has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Joinchat | Sidobe WP Notification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 189 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 700K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 16M+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 33% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2024 | |
| Age | 8 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9.6+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.1.1 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Joinchat
►Sidobe WP Notification5/5
Total Reviews
189Joinchat
◄Sidobe WP Notification1
Active Installs
700K+Joinchat
◄Sidobe WP Notification50
Total Downloads
16M+Joinchat
◄Sidobe WP Notification1.2K+
Support Resolution
33%Joinchat
Sidobe WP NotificationN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoJoinchat
◄Sidobe WP Notification1 year ago
First Released
2018Joinchat
Sidobe WP Notification2024
Age
8 yearsJoinchat
Sidobe WP Notification2 years
WP Requires
4.9.6+Joinchat
Sidobe WP Notification5.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+Joinchat
Sidobe WP Notification7.2+
Business Model
FreeJoinchat
Sidobe WP NotificationFree
Latest Version
6.1.1Joinchat
Sidobe WP Notification1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Joinchat
4.7/5(189 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
1%
2
2%
1
4%
Sidobe WP Notification
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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!
Sidobe WP Notification Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joinchat or Sidobe WP Notification more popular?
Joinchat has 700K+ active installations while Sidobe WP Notification has 50. Joinchat is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Joinchat or Sidobe WP Notification?
Joinchat has a 4.7/5 rating from 189 reviews, while Sidobe WP Notification has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Joinchat and Sidobe WP Notification free?
Joinchat is free and Sidobe WP Notification is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Joinchat or Sidobe WP Notification?
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 Sidobe WP Notification was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.