WordPress plugin comparison
HeroChat vs SupportCandy
At a glance
- SupportCandy has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for HeroChat.
- On a typical day, SupportCandy is downloaded about 202 times, HeroChat about 3.
- HeroChat has no reviews yet.
- SupportCandy was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for HeroChat.
- SupportCandy is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for HeroChat.
- SupportCandy has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for HeroChat.
Line by line
SupportCandy leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HeroChat |  SupportCandy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,128 | #1,946 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 57 | 7.4K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(289) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.17 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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