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AnswerForce

Add the AnswerForce plugin for quick and easy customer support. Chat with visitors, build relationships and improve customer satisfaction.

Active installs10+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d62▲ +82.4% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/51 reviews
Health score30/100At risk
All-time downloads1.9KSince May 2020
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP —PHP any
Downloads · 7d14▼ -44% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

AnswerForce shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (10+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in 3 years
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

4812Jun 29Aug 12Sep 26
Yesterday5
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day16Sep 14, 2026
Last 12 months444

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where AnswerForce stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
chat answering >100 198 Best chat answering plugins →
chat widget >100 2,106 Best chat widget plugins →
lead capture >100 1,274 Best lead capture plugins →
live chat >100 2,289 Best live chat plugins →
online support >100 5,064 Best online support plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 2.3100.0%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About AnswerForce

From the official readme · v2.3

Description

Extend the same professional support of your call answering service to your website visitors.
Install live chat on your WordPress site in minutes and open up a whole new channel for leads.
We work with you to create a detailed knowledge base, enabling your virtual receptionists to provide on-brand responses, capture leads, take messages, and schedule appointments. Never miss a lead or sale again.

AnswerForce benefits

  • 24/7 live chat support for your clients.
  • Give every customer premium support, be it by phone or live chat
  • Capture and qualify a whole new channel of leads
  • Build relationships and increase customer satisfaction
  • Analyze your web traffic to gain invaluable insights
  • Increase sales and boost your bottom line

24/7 live chat answering service

Your website is open 24/7, your support should be too.

We can help you answer your customers’ questions, capture leads, take messages, and more. Choose to have our agents answer your chats 24/7, or whenever you’re unavailable.

How it works with WordPress

The AnswerForce plugin allows you to add live chat directly to your WordPress-powered website. Your website visitors simply click the icon to start chatting with a team member through the chat dashboard. If you are unavailable, one of our associates will answer the chat on your behalf.

FAQs

How much does it cost?

Prices vary, but every AnswerForce plan comes with a set number of chats. . Chat with us on our website to find out more.

Can I answer chats myself?

You can answer an unlimited amount of chats yourself at no extra cost.

How do I get updated on chats answered by AnswerForce?

You’ll receive immediate notifications whenever an AnswerForce chat associate answers a chat on your behalf. You can view these via your AnswerForce app. You can also review chat transcripts in full through the chat dashboard.

What is ChatSupport?

ChatSupport is a live chat provider and the tool of choice for AnswerForce’s live answering team. ChatSupport was developed by AnywhereWorks, the parent company of AnswerForce.
Through ChatSupport’s simple, secure chat widget, your AnswerForce receptionists provide 24/7 support to your website visitors.
You can find out more about Chat Support here.

Screenshots

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Best AnswerForce alternatives

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Alternatives
Rank Plugin Active installs Rating Updated Health
1 ChatSupport ChatSupport The ChatSupport plugin enables you to easily add a live chat widget to your WordPress site… by chatsuppport 50+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 3 years ago 25

FAQ

AnswerForce: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026

Is AnswerForce free?

Yes. AnswerForce is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is AnswerForce safe to use in 2026?

AnswerForce shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

How many websites use AnswerForce?

AnswerForce is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,934 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

Does AnswerForce work with WordPress 7.1?

AnswerForce is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

When was AnswerForce last updated?

The latest version, 2.3, was released on September 20, 2023 (3 years ago).

Who makes AnswerForce?

AnswerForce is developed and maintained by answerforce.

What are the best alternatives to AnswerForce?

The most popular alternatives to AnswerForce are ChatSupport (50+ installs).

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