What platforms does initChat run on?

initChat runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is initChat still maintained?

It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.

What projects are similar to initChat?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WP Chat App, Chat in Website, and Social Chat.

Who develops initChat?

initChat is developed by Parbat Pithiya.

When did initChat launch?

initChat first shipped in 2020.

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initChat

Name: initChat
Author: Parbat Pithiya

initchat.comLive chat & support widgets

initChat adds a WhatsApp-based support dialog to WordPress websites. Site owners can configure agent details, welcome messages, appearance, dialog options, and shortcodes for inline chat widgets.

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Overview

7 features

In the Live chat & support widgets space, initChat takes a focused approach. It focuses on helping website visitors quickly contact an active support agent through WhatsApp. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners. initChat is free to use. initChat is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

It is developed by Parbat Pithiya, and it first shipped in 2020. Key capabilities include whatsApp chat widget, agent profiles, and agent status. The interface is available in English and Chinese. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

WhatsApp chat widget
Agent profiles
Agent status
Welcome messages
Appearance settings
Dialog options
Inline shortcodes

Built with & integrations

Runs on

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Trust & compliance

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed11 Sept · 01:15 UTC
initChat verified via WordPress Plugins
Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about initChat

What is initChat?: InitChat focuses on helping website visitors quickly contact an active support agent through WhatsApp. It is catalogued under Live chat & support widgets on PulseGate.
Who is initChat for?: initChat is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners.
Is initChat free?: Yes — initChat is free to use.
What platforms does initChat run on?: initChat runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is initChat still maintained?: It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What projects are similar to initChat?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WP Chat App, Chat in Website, and Social Chat.WP Chat App Chat in Website Social Chat
Who develops initChat?: initChat is developed by Parbat Pithiya.
When did initChat launch?: initChat first shipped in 2020.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English, Chinese
First seen: 11 Sept 2026
Status: 🔴 Sunsetting
Built for: WordPress site owners
Model: B2B
Solves: Helping website visitors quickly contact an active support agent through WhatsApp.

Registered as

WordPress.org: initchat

Developer

Parbat Pithiya

Index record

Indexed: 11 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 11 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: initchat-wordpress-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 11 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 11 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 11 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://www.initchat.com

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