WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Ajax Chat vs ZenCommunity
At a glance
- Simple Ajax Chat has more active installs: 2K+, against 30+ for ZenCommunity.
- On a typical day, Simple Ajax Chat is downloaded about 39 times, ZenCommunity about 14.
- ZenCommunity is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.9 from 215 reviews.
- ZenCommunity was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Aug 27, 2026 for Simple Ajax Chat.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Ajax Chat has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for ZenCommunity.
Line by line
Simple Ajax Chat leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Ajax Chat |  ZenCommunity |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,570 | #23,281 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 835 | 670 |
| Rating | 4.9(215) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.60 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 15 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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