{"id":81870,"date":"2021-03-31T14:28:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T08:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpastra.com\/?p=81870"},"modified":"2024-07-03T15:31:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T10:01:49","slug":"wordpress-live-chat-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpastra.com\/plugins\/wordpress-live-chat-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"The 19 Best WordPress Live Chat Plugins in 2026 (Most Are Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019ve no doubt seen many websites that use chat boxes in the bottom right corner of the screen. How did they get there? How can you add one to your own site?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019ll delve into the wide variety of live chat plugins available for WordPress.<\/strong> There are dozens of options available and choosing between them can be a difficult task. But, not to worry, we\u2019ve found the absolute best ones for any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We cover both free and paid options, as well as simple solutions like letting customers contact you on WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll also discuss why you should bother using one in the first place. While they may seem like an unnecessary add-on, they are in fact quite powerful. Offering live chat on your site can dramatically increase revenue, cut down support time, and help you build a better connection to your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get chatting!<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. The 19 Best WordPress Live Chat Plugins<\/a>
  2. What Is WordPress Live Chat?<\/a>
  3. Key Features of Live Chat<\/a>
  4. What to Look For in a WordPress Live Chat Plugin?<\/a>
  5. Why Should You Use a Live Chat Plugin?<\/a>
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    <\/a>The 19 Best WordPress Live Chat Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    While all of the plugins mentioned are solid choices, our absolute favorites are these three:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Tawk.to<\/a><\/strong> – is an excellent choice for any budget. With a rich set of features, it\u2019s sure to solve your chat plugin problems with ease. The free version is also quite powerful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. ChatBot<\/a><\/strong> – is a great option If you have a larger budget and want extensive features. It is quite powerful and is recommended for those that want to take their chat support to the next level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Click to Chat<\/a><\/strong> – lets users quickly contact you on WhatsApp. While it\u2019s mostly a link service and not a true \u201cchat app\u201d it\u2019s a very easy and free way to set up chat support on your site. If you\u2019re in a hurry or have no budget, definitely check it out!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      Plugin<\/strong><\/th>Price<\/strong><\/th>Opinion<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Tawk.to<\/td>Free\/$15 per month<\/td>7.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      HubSpot Live Chat<\/td>Free\/$55 per month<\/td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      LiveChat<\/td>From $16 to $60 per month<\/td>8.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      SendInBlue<\/td>Free\/$25 per month<\/td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      ZenDesk<\/td>$19 to $99 a month<\/td>7.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      LiveAgent<\/td>Free\/$9\/$29\/$49 per month<\/td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      ChatBot<\/td>$50 to $499 a month<\/td>8.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      Tidio<\/td>Free\/\u20ac18 per month<\/td>8.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      3CX<\/td>Free\/POA per month<\/td>8.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      Glassix<\/td>From $49 to $65 per agent per month<\/td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      ThriveDesk<\/td>From $25 per month<\/td>8.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      WSChat<\/td>From $69 to $199 per month<\/td>7.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      Olark<\/td>$19 per month<\/td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      JivoChat Live Chat<\/td>Free\/$13 per month<\/td>9\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      Live Chat by Formilla<\/td>From $29.99 to $69.99 per month<\/td>8.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      Freshchat by Freshworks<\/td>Free\/$15\/$69 per month<\/td>7.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      Chaport<\/td>Free\/$15\/$23 per month<\/td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      Intercom<\/td>$59 to $999 a month<\/td>7\/10<\/td><\/tr>
      Click to Chat<\/td>Free<\/td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      let\u2019s dive into the available live chat plugin options for WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/a>1. Tawk.to<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \"tawk.to<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Tawk.to is a completely free option for adding chat functionality to your site. You can use it by adding a line of JavaScript to your site or by installing the WordPress plugin. There are a ton of great features, including real time tracking, conversation logging, localization in over 45 languages, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Best of all, it is completely free to use, although you\u2019ll need to pay $15\/month to remove the Tawk.to logo from chats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With over 4 million users, Tawk.to is a popular choice for those looking for a rich feature set at a low price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n