WordPress plugin comparison
Hexabot Chat Widget vs WPChat
At a glance
- WPChat has more active installs: 7K+, against 10+ for Hexabot Chat Widget.
- On a typical day, WPChat is downloaded about 244 times, Hexabot Chat Widget about 6.
- Hexabot Chat Widget is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 2 reviews.
- WPChat was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Jun 11, 2026 for Hexabot Chat Widget.
- WPChat is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Hexabot Chat Widget.
- Hexabot Chat Widget has been around longer: since 2024, against 2025 for WPChat.
Line by line
WPChat leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Hexabot Chat Widget |  WPChat |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,511 | #2,619 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 193 | 9.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.5(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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