WordPress plugin comparison
DirectChat vs WP Chat App
At a glance
- WP Chat App has more active installs: 100K+, against 30+ for DirectChat.
- On a typical day, WP Chat App is downloaded about 410 times, DirectChat about 4.
- DirectChat has no reviews yet.
- WP Chat App was updated more recently: Aug 23, 2026, against May 16, 2026 for DirectChat.
- WP Chat App is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.7.11 for DirectChat.
- WP Chat App has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for DirectChat.
Line by line
WP Chat App leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  DirectChat |  WP Chat App |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,837 | #345 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 55 | 11.3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(222) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.7.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.34 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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