WordPress plugin comparison
Chat Widget vs WP Chat App
At a glance
- WP Chat App has more active installs: 100K+, against 9K+ for Chat Widget.
- On a typical day, WP Chat App is downloaded about 410 times, Chat Widget about 77.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- Chat Widget was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for WP Chat App.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Chat App has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for Chat Widget.
Line by line
WP Chat App leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Chat Widget |  WP Chat App |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,186 | #345 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5K | 11.3K |
| Rating | 4.9(112) | 4.9(222) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×1.34 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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