=== Free Live Chat & AI Chatbot - Live Support Plugin by HybriChat === Contributors: IMsupporting, livechatsupport Plugin Name: Free Live Chat & AI Chatbot - Live Support Plugin by HybriChat Plugin URI: https://www.imsupporting.com Donate link: http://IMsupporting.com Tags: live chat, ai chat, chat, livechat, live support, customer support, chatbot, ai chatbot, live chat support, chat widget, online chat, wordpress chat Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.0 Stable tag: 5.0.2.3 License: GPLv2 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Text Domain: imsupporting FREE Live Chat with AI Chatbot! Real-time chat widget for customer support. Chat with visitors, capture leads 24/7. Easy setup, unlimited chats. == Description == **FREE Live Chat Plugin with AI Chatbot - Chat with Your Website Visitors in Real-Time** HybriChat is a 100% **FREE live chat plugin** that helps you connect with website visitors instantly. Our **live chat widget** combines AI automation with human agents to provide 24/7 customer support and boost conversions by up to 30%. **Trusted by thousands of businesses worldwide** - Join websites already using HybriChat for live chat support! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOUR_VIDEO_ID] **Why HybriChat Live Chat?** 🚀 **100% FREE** - No hidden fees, no credit card required, unlimited chats ⚡ **2-Minute Setup** - Install and start chatting immediately 🤖 **AI + Human Agents** - AI handles common questions, agents handle complex ones 📱 **Mobile Ready** - Chat from any device, anywhere 💬 **Real-time Chat** - Instant messaging with website visitors 📊 **Visitor Tracking** - See who's browsing and engage proactively 🌍 **Multi-Language** - Support customers in any language 🔒 **GDPR Compliant** - Enterprise-grade security and privacy = 🎯 Live Chat Features = **Chat Widget & Design** ✓ Fully customizable chat widget (colors, position, text) ✓ Mobile-responsive design ✓ Match your brand perfectly ✓ Multiple widget styles **AI Chatbot Automation** ✓ AI answers FAQs automatically ✓ Learns from your conversations ✓ 24/7 automated responses ✓ Seamless handoff to human agents **Agent Dashboard** ✓ Manage all chats in one place ✓ Real-time notifications ✓ Chat history & transcripts ✓ Unlimited agents ✓ Team collaboration tools **Visitor Engagement** ✓ Real-time visitor monitoring ✓ Proactive chat invitations ✓ Behavioral triggers ✓ Offline message capture ✓ Lead generation forms **Integrations & Compatibility** ✓ WooCommerce ready ✓ Works with any WordPress theme ✓ Fast loading (no slowdown) ✓ GDPR compliant ✓ SSL secure = 💼 Perfect For = **Online Stores** - Boost sales with instant shopping assistance **SaaS Businesses** - Provide real-time product support **Agencies** - Manage multiple client chats **Small Businesses** - Offer big-business customer service **Support Teams** - Handle high-volume inquiries efficiently = 🆚 HybriChat vs Other Live Chat Plugins = **HybriChat** ✅ FREE forever | ✅ AI Chatbot | ✅ Unlimited chats | ✅ Unlimited agents **Others** ❌ Limited free plan | ❌ No AI | ❌ Chat limits | ❌ Agent limits = 📈 What Users Say = "Best live chat plugin I've used. The AI features save us hours daily." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ , Nazmin Rhodes "Really Good Service!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ , Grace Hardcastle = Live Chat Support = Need help with your **live chat setup**? Our support team is available via... live chat! Visit [IMsupporting.com](http://www.imsupporting.com) for live chat support. **Start using the best live chat plugin for WordPress today!** == Installation == **Quick Live Chat Setup (2 Minutes)** Installing this live chat plugin on WordPress is simple: 1. **Install Live Chat Plugin**: Search for "HybriChat" in WordPress plugins, click install and activate 2. **Create Free Account**: Go to Settings > IMsupporting Chat and create your free live chat account 3. **Get Account ID**: Instantly receive your Account ID to activate live chat 4. **Start Chatting**: Your live chat widget is now live on your website! 5. **Add Chat Agents**: Invite team members to handle live chat conversations **That's it! Your live chat is now active.** = Manual Live Chat Installation = 1. Download the live chat plugin ZIP file 2. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/ directory 3. Activate the live chat plugin through WordPress Plugins menu 4. Configure your live chat settings Need help installing live chat? Contact our support team via live chat at IMsupporting.com == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is this live chat plugin really free? = Yes! Our live chat plugin is 100% free to start. Create unlimited live chat conversations with the free plan. We offer premium features for advanced needs, but the core live chat functionality is free forever. = How is this different from other live chat plugins? = Unlike basic live chat plugins, we combine AI chatbot automation with human live chat agents. The AI handles common questions 24/7, while your live chat support team focuses on high-value conversations. This hybrid live chat approach is more efficient than traditional live chat software. = Can I use this live chat plugin with WooCommerce? = Absolutely! Our live chat plugin works perfectly with WooCommerce stores. Add live chat to product pages, checkout, and cart to boost sales and provide instant live chat support to shoppers. = Do I need coding skills to install this live chat? = No! This is the easiest live chat plugin to install. Just activate the plugin, enter your Account ID, and your live chat widget appears automatically. No coding required for live chat setup. = Can I customize the live chat widget appearance? = Yes! Customize your live chat widget colors, text, position, and branding from the dashboard. Make your live chat match your website design perfectly. = Is the live chat mobile friendly? = Yes! Both the visitor-facing live chat widget and agent dashboard are fully responsive. Your live chat agents can handle conversations from any mobile device. = How many live chat agents can I add? = Add unlimited live chat agents to your team on all plans. Perfect for growing support teams that need scalable live chat software. = Can visitors use live chat when my team is offline? = Yes! When your live chat agents are offline, visitors can leave messages. You'll receive notifications and can respond when back online. Our AI chatbot can also handle questions 24/7. = Does this live chat plugin slow down my website? = No. Our live chat widget is optimized for speed and loads asynchronously. Your live chat won't impact page load times or SEO. = Is this live chat GDPR compliant? = Yes. Our live chat software is fully GDPR compliant with data protection features built-in. = What's the difference between AI chat and live chat? = AI chat uses chatbots to answer automatically, while live chat connects visitors with human agents. Our plugin combines both - AI chat for instant responses + live chat agents for complex issues. = Can I try the live chat plugin before committing? = Yes! Install the free live chat plugin now and test all features. No credit card required for the free live chat plan. == Screenshots == 1. **Live Chat Widget** - Beautiful, customizable live chat widget on your website 2. **Agent Dashboard** - Powerful live chat management dashboard for your support team 3. **AI Chatbot Settings** - Configure AI live chat automation and responses 4. **Real-time Visitor Monitoring** - See who's browsing and start proactive live chats 5. **Mobile Live Chat** - Full mobile support for live chat agents and visitors 6. **Chat Analytics** - Track live chat performance, response times, and conversions 7. **Simple Setup** - 2-minute live chat installation for WordPress == Changelog == = 5.0.2.3 = * Enhanced plugin listing with better feature highlights * Updated screenshots and banner images * Improved description readability * Added feature comparison section * Minor UI improvements in settings page = 5.0.2.2 = * Improved plugin description and feature list * Added comprehensive FAQ section * Enhanced compatibility documentation = 5.0.2.1 = * Fixed JavaScript code displaying as plain text on settings page * Removed duplicate function definition causing display issues = 5.0.2.0 = * Complete settings page redesign with modern, clean interface * Simplified configuration - all widget customization now done in dashboard * Only Account ID required in WordPress - manage everything else at imsupporting.com * Added feature cards highlighting dashboard capabilities * Improved visual feedback and user guidance = 5.0.1.0 = * Improved settings page: Widget settings now hidden until valid Site ID is entered * Enhanced user experience by requiring Site ID configuration first = 5.0.0.8 = * Updated support chat widget configuration = 5.0.0.7 = * Improved registration form placement and UX * Added website URL field to registration * Added support chat widget to settings page * Added "Save Changes" button to top of settings = 5.0.0.6 = * Fixed CORS issue during registration by using canonical URL * Updated registration API endpoint = 5.0.0.5 = * Added direct dashboard login link to plugin action links * Improved settings page UI with prominent dashboard login button * Updated registration process to use new API = 5.0.0.4 = * Modernized settings page UI * Removed legacy widget type option * Fixed background color default value issue * Removed legacy help section = 5.0.0.3 = * Fixed issue where widget URL could be empty on some installations * Enforced default widget URL if not set = 5.0.0.2 = * Rebranded to Hybrid AI Live Chat - HybriChat * Updated descriptions and readme = 5.0.0.1 = * Updated readme tags and description for better SEO * Fixed minor issues with tag validation = 5.0.0.0 = * Major update to version 5.0 * New Chat Widget v5 support * Updated settings page with new customization options * Improved performance and compatibility * Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3 = 3.8.0.77 = Prepping for new launch of live chat = 3.8.0.74 = Recent testing, Updated descriptions = 3.8.0.73 = Pushed js to remote server ready for proactive invite changes = 3.8.0.55 = Checked for compatibility so live chat works on all wordpress versions = 3.8.0.50 = Fixed backlink issues and removed them = 3.8.0.38 = * Updated to use a different hook (when to show the chat button) Some themes did not correctly use WPhooks and this messed the chat widget up. = 3.8.0.38 = * Added ability to just sign up for the free live chat account directly without needing to visit the main website = 3.8.0.33 = * Tested live chat plugin for WordPress version 4.4 = 3.8.0.33 = * Tested live chat plugin for WordPress version 4.3.2 = 3.8.0.32 = * Tested live chat plugin for WordPress version 4.3.1, Updated backend to support upcoming HTML5 screen share = 3.8.0.31 = * Tested live chat for WordPress version 4.3 = 3.8.0.29 = * Updated to include local script rather than rely on external resources. = 3.8.0.28 = * Updated to fully support https live chat buttons for all users. = 3.8.0.27 = * Fixed a cannot modify headers error. = 3.8.0.26 = * Tested up to 4.1 and made an "easy to use" sign up method. = 3.8.0.25 = * Fixed a problem where popup chat requests displayed the wrong status. = 3.8.0.20 = * Added new "Timed popup" for chat requests. = 3.8.0.18 = * Settings page much easier to use. = 3.8.0.15 = * Tonnes more chat features. = 3.8.0.11 = * Tested for Wordpress V4.0 - Live chat works as expected. = 3.8.0.10 = * Complete rework of the plugin. = 3.8.0.5 = * Fixed installation issues with users who have php sessions already started.. = 3.8.0.4 = * Updated OneCLICK installation. Live chat will now be instant. Added settings buttons to make it clearer to the user. = 3.8.0.3 = * Updated stable tagging + new Oneclick installer. Annoying SVN issues = 3.8.0.1 = * Updated stable tagging + new Oneclick installer. VERY easy to install live chat = 2.5 = * Updated eay2use registration = 2.4 = * Added free for 3 months, pay with a tweet = 2.3 = * Easier installation screens and information. Simply get a chat account (free) and login to get your siteid. = 2.2 = * Updated Version header as it was missing = 2.1 = * Updated documentation. = 2.0 = * Added new options and more buttons to choose from. = 1.0 = * Inital release. == Screenshots == 1. The Main Chat System 2. Chat Button Example 3. Easy to use Dashboard 4. Easy to install wordpress script 5. A chat button example. 6. Different chat buttons to choose from