# BuddyPress Group Livechat

> BuddyPress Group Livechat has 10+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** BuddyPress Group Livechat works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Basic live chat within groups.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 13,161
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+38.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** May 20, 2013
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** D Cartwright (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aekeron/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bp-group-livechat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 336 |
| [buddypress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress/) | >100 | 448 |
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 657 |
| [groups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/groups/) | #38 | 75 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,354 |
| buddypress | >100 | 1,073 |
| chat | >100 | 4,163 |
| groups | >100 | 6,180 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuddyPress Group Livechat free?
Yes. BuddyPress Group Livechat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BuddyPress Group Livechat safe to use in 2026?
BuddyPress Group Livechat works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BuddyPress Group Livechat?
BuddyPress Group Livechat is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,161 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### When was BuddyPress Group Livechat last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 20, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes BuddyPress Group Livechat?
BuddyPress Group Livechat is developed and maintained by D Cartwright.

### What are the best alternatives to BuddyPress Group Livechat?
The most popular alternatives to BuddyPress Group Livechat are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-group-livechat/ · Generated 2026-10-12 02:30 UTC by PageForge