WordPress plugin comparison
HelpCrunch vs Plug Chat
At a glance
- HelpCrunch has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for Plug Chat.
- On a typical day, HelpCrunch is downloaded about 24 times, Plug Chat about 2.
- Plug Chat has no reviews yet.
- HelpCrunch was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Apr 4, 2026 for Plug Chat.
- HelpCrunch is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.0, against 6.9.11 for Plug Chat.
- HelpCrunch has been around longer: since 2016, against 2020 for Plug Chat.
Line by line
HelpCrunch leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HelpCrunch |  Plug Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,342 | #30,702 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 596 | 54 |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.0 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×0.11 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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