WCB ‑ WhatsApp Chat Button vs Click2Chat ‑ WhatsApp Chat
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for WCB, Nov 2, 2026 for Click2Chat.
The short answer
- Only Click2Chat lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for WCB and $6.99/month for Click2Chat.
- WCB lists 4 features Click2Chat’s listing doesn’t mention, including Chat buttons, Color and font, Emojis and stickers.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Basic
- · 3 Button Designs
- · 5000 Button Clicks
- · Click Analytics
- · Custom Design
Unlimited
- · 3 Button Designs
- · Click Analytics
- · Custom Design
- · Unlimited Button Clicks
Lifetime
- · 3 Button Designs
- · Click Analytics
- · Custom Design
- · Unlimited Button Clicks
Free
- · Custom Button Text
- · Custom Phone Number
- · Fast & Lightweight
- · Forever Free
- · Mobile-Friendly
- · WhatsApp Button
Quotes & Sales Pro
- · Create orders in Shopify in one click
- · Get customer approval before selling
- · Let customers request a price quote
- · Manage all customer quotes in one place
- · Offer special prices to customers
- · Send payment links through WhatsApp
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureWhatsApp Chat Button adds a floating button to your store that opens a WhatsApp chat, so shoppers can ask questions before they buy. You can choose from three styles, set the button and icon colors, pick the position, and choose which pages show it. You can add a pre-filled message so the chat opens already typed.
Click2Chat - WhatsApp Chat allows you to easily add a WhatsApp chat button to your storefront so visitors can start a conversation with you directly on WhatsApp. This helps merchants provide fast customer support, answer questions and increase conversions through real-time messaging. No coding required - simply install the app, add your WhatsApp number, and start chatting with your customers.
- One-tap WhatsApp chat button shown on the pages you choose
- Three styles: round icon, icon with label, or greeting bubble
- Custom button color, icon color, icon image, and position
- Pre-filled message opens the chat with your text already typed
- Displays a stylish WhatsApp button on every page of your store
- Connect any WhatsApp number – customers will chat directly with that number.
- Change the label to anything like “Chat with us”, “WhatsApp Now”.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  WCB |  Click2Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | WCB | Click2Chat |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 14 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | WCB | Click2Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $6.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | WCB | Click2Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #703 | #26(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #18 on Pricing moves in Chat |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jun 16, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Languages | 12 | 1 |
| Developer | VIAV LTD | Ecommerce Storez |
FAQ
WCB and Click2Chat: common questions
- Is WCB or Click2Chat cheaper?
- Only Click2Chat lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for WCB and $6.99/month for Click2Chat. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- WCB lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Chat buttons, Color and font, Emojis and stickers, Welcome messages. Click2Chat lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Live chat. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for WCB, Nov 2, 2026 for Click2Chat; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for WCB, Nov 2, 2026 for Click2Chat. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.