WordPress plugin comparison
Shumac Chat vs Simple Chat Button
At a glance
- Simple Chat Button has more active installs: 30K+, against fewer than 10 for Shumac Chat.
- On a typical day, Simple Chat Button is downloaded about 121 times, Shumac Chat about 2.
- Shumac Chat has no reviews yet.
- Shumac Chat was updated more recently: Sep 29, 2026, against Aug 21, 2026 for Simple Chat Button.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Chat Button has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Shumac Chat.
Line by line
Simple Chat Button leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shumac Chat |  Simple Chat Button |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #65,452 | #911 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 78 | 3.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.98 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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