chatwootvsWordPress
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chatwoot | WordPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Customer Support | #2 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 38 524 | 21 508 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 363 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.19.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Ruby | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
chatwoot scores 84/100 against 81/100 for WordPress, so it is the safer default.
chatwoot ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for WordPress.
If you want the quickest setup, WordPress is easier to run; chatwoot needs more configuration.
chatwoot is growing faster right now (+1 363 stars in 30 days).
chatwoot details →WordPress details →