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Better Messages – Live Chat, Chat Rooms, Real-Time Messaging & Private Messages

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Community & Social / Social Networking Features

Better Messages – Live Chat, Chat Rooms, Real-Time Messaging & Private Messages Review - In-Depth Analysis

Real-time messaging and chat rooms for WordPress ecosystem: private conversations, public and private chat rooms, video & audio calls, and more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 135+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Better Messages is the most feature-rich realtime private messaging system for WordPress, with native integrations for BuddyPress, BuddyBoss Platform, Ultimate Member, PeepSo and any other WordPress powered websites.

Transform your WordPress site into a powerful communication platform with private messaging, chat rooms, video and audio calls, group video chats, AI chat bots, and native mobile apps.

Whether you are building a social network, online community, marketplace, or membership site – Better Messages provides enterprise-level messaging features with an easy-to-use interface.

This plugin is formerly called BP Better Messages.

Core Messaging Features include AJAX or WebSocket powered realtime conversations, private one-to-one conversations, group conversations with unlimited participants, chat rooms with guest access support, and more.

AI & Automation features include AI Chat Bots powered by OpenAI ChatGPT API, voice message transcription, and image generation with AI.

Media & Content features allow file sharing with resumable uploads, client-side image and video optimization, and emoji selector.

Notifications include email notifications for unread messages, sound notifications for new messages, and on-site toast notifications.

Moderation & Security features include AI Content Moderation, pre-moderated messages, and role-based access control.

Engagement Features include reactions to messages, mentions, and mass messaging from WP Admin.

Customization options include a modern, fully customizable design, easy color customization, and RTL layout support.

Better Messages has many more small features and options that are not listed here. We are constantly adding new features and improvements based on user feedback.

Compatible plugins include BuddyPress, Ultimate Member, PeepSo, and many more.

The WebSocket version is a paid option, which significantly reduces the load on your server and provides instant message delivery in realtime.

Video & Audio Calls features include HD video calls, group video chats, and screen sharing.

Mobile Apps are currently in alpha stage, with push notifications for calls and messages.

Security & Encryption features include optional End-to-End Encryption and local browser encryption for offline message storage.

Support includes priority email support and regular updates.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Better Messages – Live Chat, Chat Rooms, Real-Time Messaging & Private Messages plugin.

private messaging

chat rooms

real-time messaging

Screenshots

FAQ

https://www.better-messages.com/

Contributors and developers

“Better Messages – Live Chat, Chat Rooms, Real-Time Messaging & Private Messages” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.