Chatly for WordPress Plugin Directory
Chatly is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by mediamanagementcorp.
AppRanks data: Chatly ranks #0 in Ai on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
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Chatly is a newly-listed WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Ai category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). 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 mediamanagementcorp — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How Chatly works
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Chatly is an AI-powered chatbot plugin that helps WordPress site owners engage visitors, answer questions automatically, and capture leads 24/7.
Free Version Features:
🤖 AI-Powered Conversations – Uses Claude (Anthropic) or ChatGPT (OpenAI)
💬 Basic Lead Capture – Collect visitor information
📧 MailPoet Integration – Connect with MailPoet email lists
🎨 Customizable Appearance – Match your brand colors
📱 Mobile Responsive – Works on all devices
Free Version Limitations:
The free version is fully functional but designed for smaller sites:
* Basic customization options
* MailPoet integration only
* No conversation limits (you pay for API usage directly)
* Community support via WordPress.org forums
Pro Version Adds:
🔓 Unlimited Conversations – No restrictions
📧 All Email Integrations – Mailchimp, Constant Contact, AWeber, Webhooks
📊 SEO Insights & Analytics – Discover content opportunities from visitor questions
🗂️ Advanced Knowledge Base – Create comprehensive Q&A libraries
💌 AI Message Generator – Auto-generate welcome messages and prompts
🔍 Yoast SEO Integration – Content gap analysis
📨 Admin Transcript Emails – Auto-send transcripts to admin
🏷️ Source Tracking – Tag leads by source
🛠️ Diagnostics Tool – Built-in troubleshooting
👨💻 Priority Support – Direct email support
Upgrade to Chatly Pro for unlimited features and priority support.
How It Works:
Install Chatly and activate the plugin
Get an API key from Anthropic or OpenAI
Configure your AI provider in Chatly → AI Provider
Customize appearance and messages
The chatbot appears on your site automatically!
Perfect For:
Small business websites
Service providers
Bloggers and content creators
Anyone wanting automated visitor engagement
External Services IMPORTANT: This plugin requires external API services to function. You must provide your own API keys and agree to the terms of these services.
Required: AI Service (Choose One) Anthropic Claude API
What it does: Powers the AI chatbot conversations
Data sent: User chat messages, conversation history, your system prompt/instructions
When sent: Every time a website visitor sends a message to the chatbot
User account required: Yes – you must create an account at console.anthropic.com
API endpoint: https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages
API Documentation: https://docs.anthropic.com/
Terms of Service: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/consumer-terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
Typical cost: $3-10/month for small sites
OR OpenAI ChatGPT API
What it does: Powers the AI chatbot conversations
Data sent: User chat messages, conversation history, your system prompt/instructions
When sent: Every time a website visitor sends a message to the chatbot
User account required: Yes – you must create an account at platform.openai.com
API endpoint: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions
API Documentation: https://platform.openai.com/docs
Terms of Service: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Typical cost: $3-10/month for small sites
Optional: Email Marketing Integrations The free version includes MailPoet integration only. Pro version adds Mailchimp, Constant Contact, and AWeber.
MailPoet (Included – No External API)
What it does: Adds captured leads to your MailPoet email lists
Data sent: None – works entirely within WordPress
When sent: N/A – local plugin integration only
User account required: No external account needed
Plugin required: MailPoet plugin must be installed
Terms: https://www.mailpoet.com/terms/
Privacy: https://www.mailpoet.com/privacy-notice/
Mailchimp API (Pro Version Only)
What it does: Adds captured leads to your Mailchimp audience
Data sent: Visitor name, email address, tags including “Chatly”
When sent: When a visitor submits the lead capture form
API endpoint: https://{{datacenter}}.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/
API Documentation: https://mailchimp.com/developer/
Terms of Service: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
Constant Contact API (Pro Version Only)
What it does: Adds captured leads to your Constant Contact lists
Data sent: Visitor name, email, phone (if collected), source note “Chatly”
When sent: When a visitor submits the lead capture form
API endpoint: https://api.cc.email/v3/contacts
API Documentation: https://developer.constantcontact.com/
Terms of Service: https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/terms-and-conditions
Privacy Policy: https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/privacy-statement
AWeber API (Pro Version Only)
What it does: Adds captured leads to your AWeber subscriber lists
Data sent: Visitor name, email, tags: “chatly” and “website-lead”
When sent: When a visitor submits the lead capture form
API endpoint: https://api.aweber.com/1.0/
API Documentation: https://api.aweber.com/
Terms of Service: https://www.aweber.com/service.htm
Privacy Policy: https://www.aweber.com/privacy.htm
Data Privacy Notice When you use this plugin:
Visitor chat messages are sent to your chosen AI provider (Anthropic or OpenAI)
Chat transcripts are stored in your WordPress database
If lead capture is enabled and a visitor provides their information, that data may be sent to your configured email marketing service
You are responsible for complying with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
You should update your website’s privacy policy to disclose the use of AI chatbot services and data collection
No Data Sent to Plugin Developer This plugin does NOT send any data to the plugin developer (MediaManagement Marketing Services LLC). All API calls go directly from your WordPress site to the services YOU configure (Anthropic, OpenAI, MailPoet, etc.). We do not track, collect, or have access to your conversations or visitor data.
Support Free Version Support:
* WordPress.org support forums
* Documentation
* FAQ
Pro Version Support:
* Priority email support: [email protected]
* 24-48 hour response time
* Direct technical assistance
Learn more about Chatly Pro
Developed by MediaManagement Marketing Services LLC
Category rankings
As of Jul 8, 2026- Ai#0of 1,435Top 1%
- Chat#0of 532Top 1%
- chatbot#0of 588Top 1%
- Lead capture#0of 44Top 1%
- Support#0of 106Top 1%
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Keyword rankings
Chatly ranks for 2 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 2:
- Rank #180
- 2.chatbotRank #229
Competitors & alternatives
Chatlydoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked ai apps on WordPress:
Where Chatly stands in the Ai category
Chatly ranks #0 of 1,435 apps in the Ai category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chatly?
Chatly is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked daily by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Ai 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 mediamanagementcorp.
Who uses Chatly?
Currently around 10 active stores have installed Chatly. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Ai category on WordPress.