Yes, ChatUP is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use ChatUP?

ChatUP has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best ChatUP alternatives?

Popular alternatives to ChatUP include 3CX Free Live Chat, Calls & Messaging, WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support…, WP-Chatbot for Messenger. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does ChatUP work with the latest WordPress?

ChatUP has been tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It requires WordPress 3.8.5+ and PHP false+.

ChatUP – Chat with operator button on your site — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: ChatUP – Chat with operator button on your site
Author: Filippo Grassilli

As of April 2026, ChatUP is a WordPress live support plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.8.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: 3CX Free Live Chat, Calls & Messaging.

0/5Rating

10active installs

2.0K+total downloads

11 yearssince 2015

Overview

ChatUP is an hosted service for operator live support provisioning to your website visitors.
The operator logs in the ChatUP site and waits visitors chat requests. The chat is fullly web-based.

Features

Very simple to configure
Chat button available as WP widget for fast deployment
Operator-initiated chat session
Real-time monitoring of web site visitors
Italian and English localization

Important notice

You must sign-in on ChatUP site to use the service. If you try the
plugin without registration you’ll see an “Unauthorized site” icon instead
of the “Operator online” icon.

Read full description on WordPress.org