=== Chat Help – Click to Chat Button & Form === Contributors: ThemeAtelier Tags: whatsapp, whatsapp business, whatsapp chat, click to chat, woocommerce whatsapp Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.8.3 Requires PHP: 7.0 Stable tag: 3.1.2 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Add WhatsApp chat support with floating bubble, WooCommerce buttons, shortcodes, and page builder widgets. == Description == WhatsApp Chat plugin for WordPress makes it simple to add **WhatsApp chat support** to your WordPress site with a customizable floating chat bubble, WooCommerce buttons, shortcode buttons, Gutenberg block, and Elementor widget. Whether you’re running a **WooCommerce store**, a blog, or a service website, Chat Help lets visitors connect with you instantly via **WhatsApp** or **WhatsApp Business**—even join your **WhatsApp Group** directly. Unlike traditional contact forms or delayed email responses, **WhatsApp click-to-chat buttons** give customers a familiar, fast, and trusted way to reach you. With **pre-filled messages**, **dynamic variables**, **agent lists**, **availability scheduling**, and **GDPR consent**, Chat Help ensures every conversation feels personal, professional, and convenient. By offering multiple layouts (Simple Button, Single Agent, Single Form, Multi-Agent List/Grid, and Advanced Button), you can design the perfect **WhatsApp chat bubble** that matches your brand and support needs. **Why Add WhatsApp Chat Support?** - 2.78+ billion users rely on WhatsApp for messaging worldwide - Customers prefer **instant messaging over email** for support and inquiries - A visible **WhatsApp chat button** builds trust and increases conversions - Businesses using **multi-agent WhatsApp chat** improve response time and satisfaction - Smart features like **pre-filled messages** and **WooCommerce product variables** reduce friction and boost sales With Chat Help, you’re not just adding a button—you’re creating a complete **WhatsApp customer support system** inside WordPress. **👁️[Plugin Demo](https://wpchathelp.com/) | 📖 [Documentation](https://wpchathelp.com/docs/) | 🚀[Pro Version](https://wpchathelp.com/pricing/) | 👩🏼‍💻[Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/chat-help/) | 🌟[Rate this plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/chat-help/reviews/#new-post)** ## 👉 Key Features of Chat Help ## ### 💬 Core Chat Features - **Floating Chat Layouts**: Choose from multiple chat bubble styles: Single Form, Single Agent, or disable the bubble with No Floating Chat. - **Single Form Builder**: Collect visitor details before chat with text/textarea fields, labels, placeholders, validation messages, and required fields. - **Multiple WhatsApp Types Supported**: Personal, Business, or Group — all formats supported in floating chats and buttons. - **Smart Pre-Filled Messages**: Ready-to-send messages with global variables (`{siteTitle}`, `{currentURL}`, `{date}`, `{ip}`) and WooCommerce variables (`{productName}`, `{productPrice}`, `{stockStatus}`). Conditional tags like `{PRODUCT_START}...{PRODUCT_END}` and `{LOGGEDIN_START}...{LOGGEDIN_END}` make messages dynamic. - **Leads Management**: Collect, search, filter, export, and analyze all chat leads with full form data and rich metadata — right from your WordPress dashboard. ### 🛒 Ecommerce & Integration - **WooCommerce Integration**: Add WhatsApp buttons before/after Add to Cart. Auto-pull SKU, price, sale, and stock details. Engage customers directly from product or shop pages. - **Flexible Button Options**: Insert WhatsApp buttons anywhere with shortcodes, Gutenberg block, or Elementor widget. ### 🎨 Design & User Experience - **Custom Styling**: Change bubble colors, choose from 900+ Google Fonts, adjust padding, margins, and border radius. - **Icons**: Use different icon sets for bubble, submit, and circle open/close states. - **Tooltips**: Enable tooltips and customize text & width. - **Animations & Effects**: Smooth transitions and bubble animations for floating icons. - **Flexible Positioning**: Place bubbles bottom-right or bottom-left. ### ⚙️ Control, Compliance & Analytics - **Advanced Page Visibility**: Control where the bubble appears (templates, specific pages, etc.). - **Timezone & Availability**: Set availability per agent/button with automatic Online/Offline switching. - **GDPR Compliance**: Add a checkbox with your terms text (supports links & formatting). - **Google Analytics Tracking**: Track button clicks with GA events; add custom UTM parameters or dynamic values. - **Advanced Settings**: Clean uninstall, import/export settings, custom CSS/JS, and WhatsApp URL behavior control (API/web/intent). ### 🌐 Compatibility & Performance - **Elementor & Page Builder Ready**: Works seamlessly with Elementor, Gutenberg, WPBakery, Divi, Beaver Builder, Oxygen, and more. - **Multisite & Theme Compatibility**: Tested across multisite and popular themes (Astra, Divi, Kadence, GeneratePress, Avada, Neve, Blocksy, OceanWP, etc.). - **Multilingual Ready**: Translation-ready `.pot` file; compatible with WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress, Weglot, and Loco Translate. - **Developer-Friendly**: Clean, modular code for easy extension/customization. - **SEO & Performance Optimized**: Lightweight, fast-loading, and coded with SEO best practices. - **Complete Documentation & Tutorials**: Step-by-step guides and video tutorials. - **Reliable Support**: Fast, friendly support team ready to help. == Full Features & Setup Guide == https://youtu.be/RNwVAoGQssI = Page Builders Ready = * Gutenberg * WPBakery * Elementor * Beaver Builder * SiteOrigin * Divi Builder * LayersWP * MotoPress * Cornerstone * Themify Builder etc. = Compatible with all major themes, including = * Hello Elementor * Astra * Divi * Kadence * Themify Ultra * OceanWP * Hestia * Inspiro * GeneratePress * Avada * Blocksy * Neve ### 🌟 PRO VERSION FEATURES ### 💬 Layouts & Forms - **Floating Chat Layouts**: Unlock all layouts — Single Form (with unlimited custom fields), Single Agent, Simple Button, Advanced Button, Multi-Agent List, and Multi-Agent Grid. - **Multi-Agent Chat Layout**: Display multiple agents in a sleek list or grid, letting users choose who to chat with. - **Advanced Button Layout**: Premium button style for stronger call-to-action and design flexibility. - **Unlimited Form Fields**: Build fully customized Single Form layouts with unlimited fields. ### 🎨 Design & User Experience - **Dark & Night Mode**: Switch to a modern dark theme for a sleek appearance. - **Icon Packs**: 2,000+ icons for Send Message, 2,000+ for Circle Button, and 200+ for Close Icon. - **Transition Effects for Circle Icon**: Choose from 4 smooth animation styles. - **Flexible Bubble Positioning**: Place the floating chat bubble on the right or centered. ### ⚙️ Advanced Controls & Integrations - **Visibility Control Options**: Fine-tune where and when your chat appears — by templates, pages, posts, products, categories, and tags. - **Webhooks Integration**: Connect with external systems and automation tools using custom webhooks. == Other Plugins from ThemeAtelier == ➡️ **[Darkify Dark Mode](https://wordpress.org/plugins/darkify/)** - Lightweight, customizable WordPress dark mode plugin for a sleek, accessible, and eye-friendly experience on both frontend and admin dashboard. ➡️ **[Eventful – Event Showcase Addon for The Events Calendar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/eventful/)** - Elevate your event management with this dynamic addon, enhancing ‘The Events Calendar’ with versatile layouts, advanced filtering, and user-friendly features for superior event showcasing. ➡️ **[Domain For Sale](https://wordpress.org/plugins/domain-for-sale/)** - Transform your unused domain names into cash with this easy-to-use plugin that provides a professional template, customizable options, and a contact form for effortless selling. ➡️ **[Greet – Video Bubble Warm Welcome Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/greet-bubble/)** - A powerful and user-friendly video bubble plugin for WordPress that provides website owners with the opportunity to create a dynamic and engaging welcome experience for their visitors. ➡️ **[Eventful for Elementor – Events Showcase For The Events Calendar and Elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/eventful-for-elementor/)** - Elevate your event management with this dynamic addon, enhancing ‘The Events Calendar’ with versatile layouts, advanced filtering, and user-friendly features for superior event showcasing. == FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS == = Is this plugin GDPR compatible? = Yes. The plugin does not save any personal data and does not use cookies. = Is it translation ready? = Yes. The plugin is totally translation ready. If it's not support in your language you need to edit it with any translation plugin. = Can I add more than one agent? = Yes. Multiple agents can be added in premium version. == Installation == 1. Upload plugin directory to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin. 3. Access 'WhatsApp Chat' menu in left panel of your dashboard and configure as you need. == Screenshots == 1. Single Form 2. Single Agent 3. Simple Button 4. Dark Mode 5. WooCommerce Button 6. Shortcode Buttons 7. Gutenberg Button Block == Changelog == = 3.1.2 (03 November 2025) = * Added: Footer copyright in a template file to improve the codebase = 3.1.1 (25 October 2025) = * Tested: WordPress 6.8.3 compatibility. * Update: Improved some codebase = 3.1.0 - September 15, 2025 = Added: Leads Management – view, filter, and manage leads directly from the dashboard. Fixed: Elementor loading issue. Fixed: Minor CSS issues. = 3.0.0 - August 30, 2025 = Update: WhatsApp button block settings for better customization. Added: Google Analytics for enhanced tracking and insights. Added: Typography options for floating buttons and bubble. Update: Full admin panel enhanced for better user experience. Added: Added Demo/Docs link within each field for to understand each field. = 2.2.14 - July 28, 2025 = Fixed: Issue where the second tab was hidden when the Single Form layout was not selected. Fixed: Button hover background not updating when GDPR mode is enabled. Added: Default animation class applied when switching from Pro to Free version. = 2.2.13 - July 26, 2025 = * New: Smart Prefilled Message support with variables and conditional logic — works across all layouts (WooCommerce, Shortcodes, Buttons, Blocks). * New: Conditional Smart Variables now supported in "Message Agents" field for Single Agent layout. * New: Added `[chat_help]` shortcode to place buttons anywhere. * Update: Codebase cleanup for better performance and readability. * Update: WooCommerce button now remains hidden unless WhatsApp number or group link is configured. = 2.2.12 - July 09, 2025 = New: Live test option for WhatsApp number and group url. New: Condition for predefined text for WooCommerce buttons. New: Advanced condition for showing floating chat only if number or group link added. Fixed: Group option not working issue. = 2.2.11 - July 02, 2025 = Fixed: PHP warning that occurred during plugin activation. = 2.2.10 - July 01, 2025 = New: Added predefined text option for WooCommerce buttons. Fixed: Resolved agent photo URL warning. Updated: Refreshed admin UI for improved usability. Update: Bubble markup for avoiding conflict issue in different themes. Update: Gutenberg button block. = 2.2.9 - May 24, 2025 = Added: Agent photo type field. = 2.2.8 - May 17, 2025 = * Fixed: URL protocol. = 2.2.7 - May 10, 2025 = * Fixed: Timezone issues. = 2.2.6 - April 22, 2025 = * Fixed: The translation-related warning was found with WP 6.8. = 2.2.5 - April 18, 2025 = * Added: Plugin logo on admin panel. * Updated: Save & Reset button's UI color to match with plugin. = 2.2.4 - April 08, 2025 = * Tested: WordPress 6.8 compatibility. * Update: Plugin help page content. * Updated: Plugin readme content. = 2.2.3 - March 24, 2025 = * Added: WhatsApp group option. * Added: Redirection option for WhatsApp URL. = 2.2.2 - March 20, 2025 = * Updated: Plugin admin user experience. * Updated some CSS codebase. = 2.2.1 - Mar 01, 2024 = * Update: New overview video = 2.2.0 - Feb 22, 2024 = * Flexibility: Now supports unlimited fields for ultimate customization! * Update: Admin options for a more intuitive experience. * Tested: WordPress 6.7.2 compatibility. = 2.1.3 - Feb 05, 2024 = * Added: No icon option for send message button. * Added: Gutenberg block padding option for simple button. = 2.1.2 - Jan 29, 2024 = * Added: Option for turn off floating chat. * Fixed: match expression converted to switch for Compatibility. = 2.1.1 - Jan 29, 2024 = * Added: Gutenberg block padding option for buttons. * Update: Updated visibility option with advanced fetures. * Update: Icon fields options updated with easy inline pick. = 2.1.0 - Jan 17, 2024 = * Added: Single agent floating layout. * Added: Simple button floating layout. * Updated: Fully re-designed admin panel. * Updated: Options title and descriptions. = 2.0.14 - Nov 16, 2024 = * Added: currentURL variable for message template. * Added: WooCommerce button for single page. * Fixed: Reset functionalities * Updated: Default values for different variables. = 2.0.13 - Nov 05, 2024 = * Fixed: Some CSS issue. = 2.0.12 - Oct 26, 2024 = * Added: Bubble button padding Option. * Improved: Some PHP Codebase. = 2.0.11 - Oct 21, 2024 = * Fixed: Some warnings from PHPCS. * Update: Make required form input fields. * Improved: Some CSS Codebase. = 2.0.10 - Oct 11, 2024 = * Update: Some code structures = 2.0.9 - Oct 04, 2024 = * Fixed: Some PHP errors, warning, notices * Fixed: Latest PHP 8.1.12 compatible * Checked: WordPress 6.6.2 compatiblity = 2.0.8 - Sep 28, 2024 = * Fixed: Tooltip help text strong tag escaping. * Fixed: Default tooltip width. = 2.0.7 - Sep 27, 2024 = * NEW: Position bubble button from screen with specific dimension. * NEW: Added positioning option for floating chatbox. * NEW: Added all icon sets from icofont library. * NEW: Renamed option tabs names. * NEW: Order admin options for better access. * NEW: Added button tooltip. * Update: Code compatibility. * TESTED: WordPress 6.6.2 compatibility. = 2.0.6 - Sep 05, 2024 = * Fix: Shortcode buttons. = 2.0.5 - Sep 05, 2024 = * Added: Added advanced tab and moved advanced settings there. * Updated: Existing options order for better user experience. * Fixed: Button CSS issues. * Update: Admin menu position. = 2.0.4 - Sep 05, 2024 = * Added: All available pages for include and exclude pages option = 2.0.3 – Sep 03, 2024 = * Added: New option for enable/disable button icon on the bubble * Added: New option to set paddings for bubble button = 2.0.2 – Aug 20, 2024 = * Fix: Icons for admin dashboard * Added: Exclude/include option for chat bubble on specific pages = 2.0.1 – Aug 10, 2024 = * Added: Missing icons * Fix: Animation CSS for buttons = 2.0.0 – Aug 08, 2024 = * Fix: Update code structure * Update: Code compatibility with latest WordPress version * Update: Code compatibility with latest PHP version * Added: New text field = 1.6.4 = * Added placeholder text on original whatsapp message. = 1.6.3 = * Added options to change Name and Message field placeholder text. = 1.6.2 = * Fixed paragraph font issue for some themes * Added plugin compatibility with latest WordPress = 1.6.1 = * Fixed font issue for some themes = 1.6.0 = * Fixed all errors comes on plugin checker = 1.3.9 = * Compatibility for WordPress 6.4.3 * Added help page in admin panel to showcase help video. = 1.3.8 = * Compatibility for WordPress 6.4.2 * Added options for custom CSS and JS * Improve admin UI for better experience = 1.3.7 - Dec 08, 2023 = * Improve coding structures = 1.3.6 - Dec 03, 2023 = * Update plugin codebase * Compatibility for WordPress 6.4.1 = 1.3.5 - Oct 19, 2023 = * Added missing strings for translation * Updated security * Added Compatibility for WordPress 6.3.2 * Updated deprecated hooks for gutenberg block category = 1.3.4 - Jun 09, 2023 = * Change plugin display name * Change banner text = 1.3.3 - Jun 09, 2023 = * WordPress 6.3 compatibility * Fixed some CSS to avoid some themes conflict = 1.3.1 - Jun 14, 2023 = * Auto open popup option * Visibility option for bubble = 1.3.0 - Apr 12, 2023 = * Added new block buttons for basic and advanced * Added category option for block * Added pro version link in plugin setting = 1.2.0 - Mar 09, 2023 = * Added - GDPR compliance checkbox = 1.1.0 - Jan 21, 2022 = * Improve - Code Compatibility * Added - different bubble button animations * Added - Gutenberg block for buttons = 1.0 = * Initial release == Upgrade Notice == Update to the latest version for new features, improvements, and bug fixes.