WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Chat Button vs WP Chat App
At a glance
- WP Chat App has more active installs: 100K+, against 30K+ for Simple Chat Button.
- On a typical day, WP Chat App is downloaded about 413 times, Simple Chat Button about 128.
- WP Chat App is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 222 reviews, against 4.8 from 14 reviews.
- WP Chat App was updated more recently: Aug 23, 2026, against Aug 21, 2026 for Simple Chat Button.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Chat App has been around longer: since 2018, against 2021 for Simple Chat Button.
Line by line
WP Chat App leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Chat Button |  WP Chat App |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #911 | #345 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.5K | 10.9K |
| Rating | 4.8(14) | 4.9(222) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.98 | ×1.34 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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