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Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box

By Jeff Starr

Communication & Messaging / Live Chat & Instant Messaging

Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add a fast, secure chat box to your website with Simple Ajax Chat. Fully customizable and self-hosted, it allows for instant messaging without third-party services.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 215+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.49 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Simple Ajax Chat is a lightweight and fast chat solution that allows visitors to communicate on your website. It is fully self-hosted, meaning no third-party account is required. This plugin enables you to add a chat box anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode.

The chat form is highly customizable, allowing you to create a unique experience for your visitors. You can manage chat settings easily and ensure a secure environment with strong anti-spam features. The plugin supports various browsers and mobile devices, making it accessible to all users.

With the Pro version, you can unlock unlimited chat forms and additional features such as advanced chat management tools, user statistics, and more customization options. Simple Ajax Chat is designed to enhance user interaction while keeping your data private and secure.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Ajax Chat offers a straightforward, secure chat box solution for WordPress users seeking fast communication without complex features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and fast loading chat interface
Focus on security and privacy
Easy to set up and use without technical expertise
Supports multiple chat rooms and user groups

Weaknesses

Limited advanced features compared to competitors
User interface is basic and less modern
Lacks built-in chatbot or AI integration
Customization options are somewhat limited

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and reliability, though some desire more features and modern design.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to install and configure." - User A
"Reliable and fast chat experience." - User B
"Good security features for a chat plugin." - User C

Common complaints

Interface feels outdated
Limited customization options
No integrated chatbot functionality

Weaknesses

Basic UI may not appeal to all users
Lacks some features found in premium alternatives

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, secure, and fast chat solution without unnecessary complexity or heavy resource usage.

Not ideal for

Those seeking advanced chat features, AI chatbots, or highly customizable chat interfaces may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential chat functionality with multiple chat rooms and basic security features.

Pro version

Offers premium features such as enhanced customization, priority support, and additional integrations.

Final Verdict

Simple Ajax Chat is a solid choice for WordPress users needing a lightweight and secure chat box without extra bells and whistles.

While it lacks advanced features and modern UI polish, its ease of use and reliability make it a practical option for straightforward chat needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box plugin.

Ajax

Chat

Chat Box

Forum

Instant Message

Screenshots

FAQ

Open the directory /resources/audio/ and replace the files msg.mp3 and msg.ogg with your desired audio files. You will notice lots of alternate sound files included in that same directory. Simply rename any pair of files to replace the defaults.

Add this CSS:

#sac-latest-message { display: none; }

You can add that to the plugin setting, “Custom CSS styles” or your theme styles, wherever. If adding via the plugin setting, make sure that the associated setting, “Enable custom styles” also is enabled.

Add this CSS:

#sac-form label { display: none; }

You can hide the “say it” submit button, so the user must press enter to submit chats. Add this CSS:

#sac-user-submit { display: none; }

If the form inputs like “Submit” button are not showing translation. You can work around by adding the following jQuery snippet:

<script>jQuery(function() { jQuery('#submitchat').val('Whatever'); });</script>

That needs to be included in your theme after jQuery is loaded. Then change #submitchat to the ID of the form input. Change Whatever to whatever you want to display for the text.

Add the following CSS to the plugin setting, “Custom CSS styles”:

ul#sac-messages li.sac-chat-message::before { content: "[ 'attr(data-time)' ]"; color: #777; }

After saving changes, that CSS will display the chat date/time next to each message, for example:

[ 2021-08-30,08:35:57 ] Chat User: Hello this is a chat message left in August of 2021.

Contributors and developers

“Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Jeff Starr

Pro version Free Version Live Demo

WPS

6.71

Average

Pro version

Ratings

4.9 out of 5 | 215

Version

20260811

Last updated

2 weeks ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

7.1 or higher

PHP version

5.6.20 or higher

Languages

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Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (215)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (7)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.71

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