WordPress plugin comparison
ThriveDesk vs LiveChat
At a glance
- LiveChat has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for ThriveDesk.
- On a typical day, LiveChat is downloaded about 131 times, ThriveDesk about 27.
- LiveChat is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 98 reviews, against 4.5 from 14 reviews.
- ThriveDesk was updated more recently: Sep 7, 2026, against May 25, 2026 for LiveChat.
- ThriveDesk is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for LiveChat.
- LiveChat has been around longer: since 2010, against 2020 for ThriveDesk.
Line by line
LiveChat leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  ThriveDesk |  LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,524 | #1,719 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 445 | 3.7K |
| Rating | 4.5(14) | 4.6(98) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.37 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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