Live Chat with Messenger Customer Chat vs Cresta Social Messenger (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Live Chat with Messenger Customer Chat
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Cresta Social Messenger
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Live Chat with Messenger Customer Chat has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 212 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Live Chat with Messenger Customer Chat has accumulated 416K+ total downloads while Cresta Social Messenger has 51K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Live Chat with Messenger Customer Chat | Cresta Social Messenger | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 212 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 416K+ | ◄ | 51K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Age | 10 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 1.2.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Live Chat with Messenger Customer Chat
Cresta Social Messenger
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Live Chat with Messenger Customer Chat averaged approximately 8 daily downloads while Cresta Social Messenger averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Live Chat with Messenger Customer Chat Reviews
too complicated for the custoumers.
we ask permitions for connect, ask for cookies, check their device for safety etch.i last my custoumer already. and if its not free as i read for the other, its not worth it, sorry This topic
trop chere !!!!!
vraiment trop chère ; il y a des applications gratuites qui font mieux bye bye
no way
c r a p This topic was modified 4 years, 11 months ago by bodeha.
Cresta Social Messenger Reviews
Plugin no longer maintained
Why waste other people’s time, having them read through the features of your plugin if you no longer maintain it??
Simple and Effective
It’s minimal intrusion. Does what it says on the box. And instant test will show proof of concept. Love this. Well done guys!
Proste i działa jak należy
Wtyczka bardzo prosta w instalacji i działa jak należy
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