LiveChat — WordPress Live Chat Plugin
LiveChat – Live Chat Plugin for WP Websites
by Text · WordPress.org page · Website
LiveChat has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,283,491 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?
LiveChat reviews and ratings
98 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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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 | #17 by tag, #7 in search | #7 | – |
LiveChat alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with LiveChat.
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Live Chat by Formilla 2,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Tidio 70,000+ installs · 4.7 -
Chatway Live Chat 30,000+ installs · 5.0 -
Smartsupp 20,000+ installs · 4.7 -
Buttonizer 50,000+ installs · 5.0
Compare LiveChat head to head
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LiveChat Details
Best live chat and help desk plugin for WordPress websites. Add the LiveChat widget to engage visitors and provide real‑time customer support! 🚀
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- chat widget
- chatbot
- customer support
- live chat
- livechat
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- Version
- 5.0.12
- Last updated
- May 25, 2026
- First published
- Mar 10, 2010
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
LiveChat FAQ
How many active installs does LiveChat have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ 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.
Does LiveChat have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 2 recent support threads for LiveChat are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
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 #7 in the WordPress.org "chat" ranking as of today.