PHP Live!
The PHP Live! WordPress plugin provides a simple method to add live chat to your WordPress pages. The plugin does not replace the actual PHP Live! system. The plugin is just a method to paste the PHP Live! HTML Code to…
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PHP Live! shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PHP Live! stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| live chat | >100 |
| live chat software | >100 |
| live support | >100 |
| live support software | >100 |
| online support | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About PHP Live!
From the official readme · v3.6Description
The PHP Live! WordPress plugin provides a simple method to add live chat to your WordPress pages. The plugin does not replace the actual PHP Live! system. The plugin is just a method to paste the PHP Live! HTML Code to your WordPress pages.
[ Important ]
You must already have an existing PHP Live! system to utilize the WordPress plugin. The WordPress plugin is just a method to paste the PHP Live! HTML Code to your WordPress pages to display the chat icon. If you are new to PHP Live!, please visit our website for more information:
https://www.phplivesupport.com
About PHP Live!
PHP Live! is a PHP and MySQL powered live chat software for websites.
Installation
- Upload the ‘php-live-wordpress’ directory to your WordPress plugins directory (‘/wp-content/plugins/’)
- Activate the plugin in the “Plugins” admin panel using the “Activate” link.
- Click the newly created ‘PHP Live!’ menu on the left side of the WordPress admin panel.
- Proceed with the steps detailed on the PHP Live! plugins page.
Changelog
3.6
- Text updates
3.5
- Text updates
3.4
- Text updates
3.3
- Text updates
3.2
- Method updated to fix potential issue when activating the plugin
3.1
- Few text updated
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
PHP Live!: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is PHP Live! free?
Yes. PHP Live! is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PHP Live! safe to use in 2026?
PHP Live! shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PHP Live!?
PHP Live! is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,099 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does PHP Live! work with WordPress 7.1?
PHP Live! is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was PHP Live! last updated?
The latest version, 3.6, was released on April 4, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes PHP Live!?
PHP Live! is developed and maintained by PHP Live!.
What are the best alternatives to PHP Live!?
The most popular alternatives to PHP Live! are HubSpot All-In-One Marketing (200K+ installs), 3CX Free Live Chat, Calls &… (100K+ installs) and WPZOOM Connect: AI Chat, Cl… (90K+ installs).
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