LiveChat — WordPress Live Chat Plugin
Live Chat Plugin for WooCommerce – LiveChat
by Text · WordPress.org page · Website
LiveChat has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 191,856 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 25, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
LiveChat at a glance
Is LiveChat well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Solve customers’ problems on the spot on the spot. Live chat is by far the quickest and simplest customer support channel
- Increase sales and conversions. Simplify the buying process by answering your customers’ questions in real time
- Provide convenient customer support by giving your visitors a direct and free option to ask for help
- Use live chat to understand the needs of your customers better and increase average order value and sales
- Manage products more effectively, maintain good relationships with customers, and stay ahead of your competitors by offering live chat on your WooCommerce store
LiveChat reviews and ratings
22 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
22 reviews
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Useless without a monthly subscription
Don't waste your time. It's not free. Actually, It's useless without a monthly subscription. REMOVED.
KJA4U -
Excellent
Excellent
worktrainer -
Didn't work for me
Installed but settings page renders completely blank. Uninstalled.
mshallop -
Easy Set-Up and Good Support
A very useful plugin, both from a communication point of view and for the 'home team' being provided with information about traffic. The geo-locator is also one of the better ones around. Recommended!
bowsandwhistles -
Best website upgrade ever
This simple little add-on has been one of the best ROIs we’ve ever had! We absolutely love live chat and are so glad that we found it.
cambiati -
GRet Plugin
Works very well. Using Beaver Builder and WP 5.4
fabionakai
Where LiveChat ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that LiveChat appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Live Chat Plugins | #62 by tag, #27 in search | #28 | – |
LiveChat alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with LiveChat.
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LiveAgent 400+ installs · 4.2 -
onWebChat 600+ installs · 4.7 -
3CX Free Live Chat, Calls & Messaging 100,000+ installs · 4.6 -
MyLiveChat 900+ installs · 4.4 -
Free Live Chat Support 500+ installs · 4.0
Details
Live chat and help desk software plugin for WooCommerce. Add live chat to your WooCommerce store to connect immediately with customers.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings LiveChat competes in
Tags
- chat plugin
- live chat
- woocommerce
- woocommerce live chat
- wordpress live chat
More from Text
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LiveChat 10,000+ installs -
ChatBot.com Conversational AI Support 1,000+ installs -
Text 60+ installs -
LiveChat 40+ installs
- Version
- 5.0.12
- Last updated
- May 25, 2026
- First published
- Feb 24, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
LiveChat FAQ
What does LiveChat do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, LiveChat offers Solve customers’ problems on the spot on the spot. Live chat is by far the quickest and simplest customer support channel, Increase sales and conversions. Simplify the buying process by answering your customers’ questions in real time, Provide convenient customer support by giving your visitors a direct and free option to ask for help, Use live chat to understand the needs of your customers better and increase average order value and sales and Manage products more effectively, maintain good relationships with customers, and stay ahead of your competitors by offering live chat on your WooCommerce store.
How many active installs does LiveChat have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for LiveChat as of September 7, 2026.
Is LiveChat still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 25, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is LiveChat free?
LiveChat is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does LiveChat rank among Live Chat Plugins?
LiveChat is #28 in the WordPress.org Live Chat Plugins ranking.