WordPress plugin comparison
FloatMessage vs LiveChat
At a glance
- LiveChat has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for FloatMessage.
- On a typical day, LiveChat is downloaded about 133 times, FloatMessage about 3.
- FloatMessage is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 98 reviews.
- LiveChat was updated more recently: May 25, 2026, against Apr 13, 2026 for FloatMessage.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- LiveChat has been around longer: since 2010, against 2026 for FloatMessage.
Line by line
LiveChat leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FloatMessage |  LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #72,193 | #1,719 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 61 | 3.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.6(98) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.06 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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