HTML5 Chat
HTML5 Chat is a WordPress plugin that lets you easily embed a real-time audio & video chat into your website using HTML5 technology.
3.3(9 reviews)
·90 active installs·Updated 2 months agoAs of April 2026, HTML5 Chat is a WordPress chat plugin with 90 active installations and a 3.3/5 rating from 9 reviews. It has been downloaded 13K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Support resolution rate: 0%. Top alternative: Joinchat.
3.3/59 reviews
90active installs
0%resolved
9 yearssince 2017
Overview
HTML5 Chat allows you to quickly add a live audio and video chat to any WordPress page or post.
The plugin embeds the HTML5-based chat service from html5-chat.com, without requiring any technical configuration.
Once activated, you can insert the chat anywhere using a simple shortcode.
Key features:
– Live audio & video chat (HTML5)
– Simple shortcode integration
– Customizable width & height
– Fullscreen mode support
– Admin moderation tools
– CSS customization via admin panel
– Works on desktop and mobile browsers
After activation, your chat access credentials are automatically sent to your WordPress admin email.
Security note:
Version 1.07 includes a security fix for a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shortcode attribut…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.5+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
1.08
- Minor improvements and compatibility updates
Contributors
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