# Olark Live Chat

> Olark Live Chat has 1K+ active installs, a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 320 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Olark Live Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Live chat for WordPress and WooCommerce. Add Olark live chat to your WordPress and make your business human.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 46,422
- **Downloads (30 days):** 320 (+13.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.10
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+, PHP 4.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Olark Live Chat (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/olarkplatform/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/olark-live-chat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accessible chatbot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessible-chatbot/) | #1 | 1 |
| [accessible live chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessible-live-chat/) | #1 | 1 |
| [chatbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chatbox/) | #1 | 9 |
| [customer support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customer-support/) | #14 | 552 |
| [live chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-chat/) | #22 | 639 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accessible chatbot | #17 | 158 |
| accessible live chat | #3 | 290 |
| chatbox | #10 | 61 |
| customer support | >100 | 10,000 |
| live chat | #44 | 2,427 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Olark Live Chat free?
Yes. Olark Live Chat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Olark Live Chat safe to use in 2026?
Olark Live Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Olark Live Chat?
Olark Live Chat is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 46,422 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 320 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Olark Live Chat work with WordPress 7.1?
Olark Live Chat is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Olark Live Chat need?
Olark Live Chat requires PHP 4.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Olark Live Chat last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.10, was released on September 25, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Olark Live Chat?
Olark Live Chat is developed and maintained by Olark Live Chat.


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