# Live Chat for WordPress – WP Simple Chat — by Groundhogg

> Live Chat for WordPress has 10+ active installs and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Live Chat for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Having chat on your site is paramount to providing a quick and cohesive customer experience for your visitors.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,982
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+181.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.9
- **Last updated:** Apr 10, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Adrian Tobey (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trainingbusinesspros/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-simple-chat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chat/) | >100 | 638 |
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | >100 | 386 |
| [facebook chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook-chat/) | #4 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chat | >100 | 4,051 |
| facebook | >100 | 4,462 |
| facebook chat | >100 | 708 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Joinchat – Enhanced "click to chat"](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creame-whatsapp-me/) | 700K+ | 4.7/5 (189) | Sep 22, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Floating Chat Widget: Contact Chat Icons, Telegram Chat, Line Messenger, WeChat, Email, SMS, Call Button – Chaty](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chaty/) | 300K+ | 5/5 (1,242) | Sep 29, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Tidio – Live Chat & AI Chatbots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tidio-live-chat/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (395) | Sep 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-messenger-customer-chat/) | 70K+ | 3.5/5 (302) | Jul 5, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Buttonizer – Live Chat, AI Chatbot, Call, Chat, Contact Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-contact-vr/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (23) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Chat Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-chat-button/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Chatway Live Chat – AI Chatbot, Customer Support, FAQ & Helpdesk Customer Service & Chat Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chatway-live-chat/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (762) | Sep 29, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 8 | [Echo Knowledge Base – Documentation, FAQs, Chat & Smart Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/echo-knowledge-base/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (123) | Oct 4, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Word Balloon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-balloon/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Zendesk Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zopim-live-chat/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2020 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Live Chat for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
Live Chat for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Live Chat for WordPress?
Live Chat for WordPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,982 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Live Chat for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Live Chat for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Live Chat for WordPress need?
Live Chat for WordPress requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Live Chat for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.9, was released on April 10, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Live Chat for WordPress?
Live Chat for WordPress is developed and maintained by Adrian Tobey.

### What are the best alternatives to Live Chat for WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to Live Chat for WordPress are Joinchat (700K+ installs), Floating Chat Widget: Conta… (300K+ installs) and Tidio (70K+ installs).


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