Olark for WP
v2.5.1by burningpony · updated 10 years ago
Olark for WP makes it easy for WordPress authors to offer live help/chat on their sites. Or even just a one-on-one chat mechanism.
- Rank
- #15,479
- Down72 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 133
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 22.4K
- 22,353 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Olark for WP at a glance
Olark for WP is a WordPress plugin by burningpony with 100+ active installs, the #15,479 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 6% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.5.1 came out on Apr 27, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “olark”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats215 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Olark for WP |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 132 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 135 |
Rank over time
#15,479 · up 153 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,479 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,407 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,481 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,403 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,509 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,603 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,639 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,657 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,600 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,523 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,713 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,636 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,632 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.49% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.77% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.55% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.70% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 6, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Olark for WP
How many websites use Olark for WP?
Olark for WP is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,479 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Olark for WP been downloaded?
22,353 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Olark for WP last updated?
Version 2.5.1 came out on Apr 27, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Olark for WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Olark for WP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Olark for WP still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Olark for WP have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Olark for WP?
The plugins most like Olark for WP, by the tags they share, are Tidio (70K+), Buttonizer (40K+) and Chatway Live Chat (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 133 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 22.4K |
| Author | burningpony |
| First released | May 6, 2011 |
| Version | 2.5.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2016 |
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