Data-backed statistics to help you build a business case for live chat investment, benchmark your performance, and understand industry trends in 2025.
| Statistic | Data Point |
|---|---|
| of B2B buyers expect response within one hour of inquiry | 82% |
| more qualified leads generated by B2B companies using live chat | 40% |
| more expensive to acquire a new B2B customer than to retain one | 5โ7x |
| of B2B buyers consult peer reviews before making a purchase decision | 89% |
| of B2B companies with live chat close deals faster than competitors without it | 68% |
Statistics are sourced from industry reports (Forrester, Gartner, Salesforce State of Service, LiveChat Annual Report, and peer-reviewed academic studies) and aggregated to represent the most current available data as of Q1 2025.
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