WordPress plugin comparison
HelpCrunch vs Smartcode Live Chat
At a glance
- HelpCrunch has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for Smartcode Live Chat.
- On a typical day, HelpCrunch is downloaded about 23 times, Smartcode Live Chat about 2.
- Smartcode Live Chat has no reviews yet.
- HelpCrunch was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Jul 18, 2026 for Smartcode Live Chat.
- HelpCrunch is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.0, against 7.0.8 for Smartcode Live Chat.
- HelpCrunch has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Smartcode Live Chat.
Line by line
HelpCrunch leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HelpCrunch |  Smartcode Live Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,343 | #31,430 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 571 | 80 |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.0 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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