BuddyPress Instant Chat for WordPress Plugin Directory
BuddyPress Instant Chat is a WordPress app, with a 3.7 average rating from 3 reviews, as of July 8, 2026.
BuddyPress Instant Chat is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by richardphelps. With a rating of 3.7★ from 3 reviews.
AppRanks data: BuddyPress Instant Chat ranks #0 in Buddypress on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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BuddyPress Instant Chat is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Chat category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 3 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by richardphelps — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.7★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (3) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How BuddyPress Instant Chat works
This plugin allows users to chat in real time using AJAX. Users can connect with any other users.
Use the [bp-instant-chat] shortcode to embed the front end chat on any page.
Category rankings
As of Jul 8, 2026- Buddypress#0of 74Top 1%
- Chat#0of 532Top 1%
- Communication#0of 12Top 1%
- Instant#0of 4Top 1%
- Messaging#0of 30Top 1%
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Competitors & alternatives
BuddyPress Instant Chatdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked chat apps on WordPress:
Where BuddyPress Instant Chat stands in the Chat category
BuddyPress Instant Chat ranks #0 of 532 apps in the Chat category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is BuddyPress Instant Chat?
BuddyPress Instant Chat is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 3.7-star rating from 3 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Chat category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by richardphelps.
Who uses BuddyPress Instant Chat?
Currently around 10 active stores have installed BuddyPress Instant Chat. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Chat category on WordPress.