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AI chatbot and automation plugins for WordPress
Plugins that put an AI chatbot on your site, connect outside AI assistants, or add AI steps to automations.
The main choice here is who pays the AI bill. AI Engine and AI Puffer can use your own OpenAI, Anthropic or Google API key, so you pay the provider directly. Tidio sells AI conversations as part of its plan.
Several of these plugins also include an MCP server, which lets assistants like Claude or ChatGPT work on your site. See our MCP tutorial.
| Tool | How it works with WordPress | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AI Engine | Plugin using your own AI API key | Free; Pro from $59/year |
| AI Puffer (formerly AI Power) | Plugin with credits or your own AI key | Free; from $9.99/mo |
| Tidio Lyro | Plugin embeds Tidio's hosted chat widget | Free (50 conversations); from $24.17/mo |
| Uncanny Automator AI | Automation plugin with AI steps and an MCP server | Free (Lite); Pro from $199/year |
Reviews
AI chatbots & automationAI EngineThe popular all-in-one AI plugin: chatbots, content and image tools, AI forms and a built-in MCP server, using your own API key.Free; Pro from $59/year · free optionAI chatbots & automationAI Puffer (formerly AI Power)Chatbot, content writer, image tools and an MCP server, using its own credits or your provider keys.Free; from $9.99/mo · free optionAI chatbots & automationTidio LyroHosted live chat with the Lyro AI agent answering customers from your knowledge base.Free (50 conversations); from $24.17/mo · free optionAI chatbots & automationUncanny Automator AINo-code WordPress automations with AI steps, a built-in agent and an MCP server for ChatGPT and Claude.Free (Lite); Pro from $199/year · free option
Tutorials
Tutorial · IntermediateConnect Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor to WordPress with MCPLet an AI assistant read and update your WordPress site safely. Four routes, from one-click to developer.Tutorial · IntermediateAdd an AI chatbot to WordPress with AI Engine (OpenAI or Claude)Set up a ChatGPT- or Claude-powered chatbot on your site with the free AI Engine plugin and your own API key.