ConverseJS vs XMPP Authentication (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, XMPP Authentication has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while ConverseJS leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. ConverseJS has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while XMPP Authentication has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ConverseJS | XMPP Authentication | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.2.0 | 0.6 |
Rating
3.6/5ConverseJS
►XMPP Authentication5/5
Total Reviews
5ConverseJS
◄XMPP Authentication1
Active Installs
10ConverseJS
XMPP Authentication10
Total Downloads
17K+ConverseJS
◄XMPP Authentication2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AConverseJS
XMPP AuthenticationN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoConverseJS
◄XMPP Authentication10 years ago
First Released
2014ConverseJS
XMPP Authentication2011
Age
12 yearsConverseJS
XMPP Authentication15 years
WP Requires
4.6+ConverseJS
XMPP Authentication3.2.0+
PHP Requires
7.3+ConverseJS
XMPP Authenticationfalse+
Business Model
FreeConverseJS
XMPP AuthenticationFree
Latest Version
4.2.0ConverseJS
XMPP Authentication0.6
Rating Breakdown
ConverseJS
3.6/5(5 reviews)
5
40%
4
20%
3
20%
2
0%
1
20%
XMPP Authentication
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ConverseJS or XMPP Authentication more popular?
ConverseJS has 10 active installations while XMPP Authentication has 10. XMPP Authentication is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ConverseJS or XMPP Authentication?
ConverseJS has a 3.6/5 rating from 5 reviews, while XMPP Authentication has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are ConverseJS and XMPP Authentication free?
ConverseJS is free and XMPP Authentication is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ConverseJS or XMPP Authentication?
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?
ConverseJS was last updated 2 years ago and XMPP Authentication was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.