HeySpark — WordPress Live Chat Plugin
HeySpark – Live Chat and Call Now Plugin
by NickDuncan · WordPress.org page · Website
HeySpark has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,177 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on June 17, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
HeySpark at a glance
Is HeySpark well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- 100% free live chat
- “Call now” functionality with WebRTC audio calls that are secure and private
- Floating chat widget on your site with Shadow DOM isolation (no theme conflicts)
- WP-Admin inbox with a conversation view
- Real-time chat via long-polling (no external service required)
- Online/Away toggle
- Offline message form with email notifications when you’re away
- Pre-chat form with name + email capture
- Optional GDPR consent checkbox with configurable text
- Appearance settings: greeting, brand color, launcher position (left/right)
- Mobile show/hide toggle
- Sound + desktop notifications for new messages
HeySpark reviews and ratings
2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
2 reviews
- 5★
-
2
- 4★
-
0
- 3★
-
0
- 2★
-
0
- 1★
-
0
-
Best super
small problem with pluging Mr. Nick Duncan, ask me the problem and solved. Best customer service.
nasmazee -
Easy to use and works great
Great plugin! Easy to set up and works straight away. Having the chat inbox inside WordPress makes it super easy to reply to messages and manage chats. I also really like that everything stays private on your own website, without needing third-party services or monthly fees. A simple, lightweight, and privacy-friendly chat solution
leeannnich
Where HeySpark ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that HeySpark appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Live Chat Plugins | #44 in search, not tagged | #72 | – |
Details
Self-hosted live chat plugin for WordPress. Talk to visitors or let them call straight from your admin area, conversations stored on your own site.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings HeySpark competes in
Tags
- call now
- chat
- chat plugin
- live chat
- live chat plugin
More from NickDuncan
-
Get Chat App 400+ installs -
Nifty Backups 70+ installs -
Nifty Desk 10+ installs -
Copy Compass 10+ installs
- Version
- 1.2.00
- Last updated
- Jun 17, 2026
- First published
- May 15, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
HeySpark FAQ
What does HeySpark do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, HeySpark offers 100% free live chat, “Call now” functionality with WebRTC audio calls that are secure and private, Floating chat widget on your site with Shadow DOM isolation (no theme conflicts), WP-Admin inbox with a conversation view and Real-time chat via long-polling (no external service required).
How many active installs does HeySpark have?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for HeySpark as of September 7, 2026.
Is HeySpark still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on June 17, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Does HeySpark have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for HeySpark are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is HeySpark free?
HeySpark is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does HeySpark rank among Live Chat Plugins?
HeySpark is #72 in the WordPress.org Live Chat Plugins ranking.