Badwolf Web IRC Client is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by badwolf72.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from marketplace data as of Sep 11, 2026
Badwolf Web IRC Client is a WordPress app. It has no reviews on WordPress yet.
Pros
No standout positives in the measured data.
Cons
−No reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified by other merchants
How Badwolf Web IRC Client works
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A modern, feature-rich WebSocket IRC client for WordPress. Connect your website visitors to your IRC server with real-time chat, private messaging, desktop notifications, and a beautiful tabbed interface.
Version 5.2.0 – What’s New
🔧 WordPress 6.9 Compatibility
FIXED: Plugin now works perfectly with WordPress 6.9
FIXED: Script loading issues with block themes and Full Site Editing (FSE)
FIXED: Configuration passing to JavaScript
🔌 WebSocket Improvements
FIXED: Connection stability issues
FIXED: Binary WebSocket data handling
ADDED: IRC subprotocol support for UnrealIRCd
⚙️ User Experience
ADDED: Settings link in plugin list for easy access
IMPROVED: Error handling and logging
IMPROVED: Connection reliability
Features
✅ Real-time IRC chat via secure WebSocket (wss://)
✅ Private messaging between users
✅ Desktop notifications for mentions and PMs
✅ Multiple channel support with tabbed interface
✅ User list with right-click context menus
✅ Command history (use arrow keys)
✅ Auto-reconnection with smart retry logic
✅ Customizable themes (light/dark)
✅ Mobile-responsive design
✅ IRC commands support (/nick, /join, /part, /msg, /me)
✅ Tab completion for nicknames
✅ Unread message badges
✅ Message history (500 messages per channel)
Requirements
WordPress: 5.0 or higher (tested up to 6.9)
PHP: 7.4 or higher
IRC Server: UnrealIRCd 6.x with WebSocket support (recommended)
SSL Certificate: Valid SSL/TLS certificate for secure WebSocket (wss://)
Configuration
WordPress Settings
Navigate to Settings → Badwolf Web IRC Client and configure:
WebSocket URL: Your IRC server WebSocket URL (e.g., wss://irc.example.com:7443)
Default Channel: IRC channel to join (e.g., #general)
Nickname Prefix: Prefix for auto-generated nicknames (e.g., guest)
Real Name: Default real name for users
Theme: Light or Dark theme
Auto Connect: Automatically connect when page loads
UnrealIRCd Server Configuration
Your UnrealIRCd server must have WebSocket support enabled:
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Ratings and reviews
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Badwolf Web IRC Client is a WordPress app by badwolf72.
About Badwolf Web IRC Client on the WordPress Plugin Directory
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