Olark for WP is the #69 ranked chat app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 1 review, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Olark for WP is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by burningpony. With a rating of 5.0★ from 1 reviews, it currently ranks #69 in the Chat category.
AppRanks data: Olark for WP ranks #69 in Chat on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 13% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Olark for WP is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Chat category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 1 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by burningpony — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (1) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Olark for WP works
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. Simply drop in the plugin, enter your Olark account ID, and start chatting with your site visitors through your favorite IM client. No complicated settings, one file to drop in, and best of all it’s FREE!
To learn more about Olark and how it works visit (the official Olark website)[http://special.olark.com/cDBMP].
Get more support at the official Olark for WordPress page.
Known Issues
FireFox May Have Issues with the Olark Control Panel
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Chat#69of 533Top 13%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Olark for WP stands in the Chat category
Olark for WP ranks #69 of 533 apps in the Chat category, placing it in the top 13% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Olark for WP?
Olark for WP is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 1 merchant review, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Chat category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by burningpony.
Who uses Olark for WP?
Currently around 100 active stores have installed Olark for WP. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Chat category on WordPress.
Where does Olark for WP rank on WordPress?
Olark for WP currently sits at position #69 in the Chat category on WordPress. That places it in the top 13% of 533 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.