=== Instant Chat Assistant ===
Contributors: abdullahart
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.4
Tags: chatbot, communication, AI
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Short Description: A fast and reliable WordPress plugin that enables real-time user-to-user chatting with image, document, and audio uploads, plus instant notifications.


== Description ==

Instant Chat Assistant is a powerful **user-to-user chat plugin** for WordPress that enables your site members to communicate instantly.  
It includes **separate upload buttons** for images and documents, supports **audio messages**, and delivers **real-time notifications** for new messages.

=== 🌟 Key Features ===

💬 **Real-time Messaging** – Seamless communication between registered users.  
🖼️ **Image Uploads** – Share images instantly in the chat.  
📄 **Document Uploads** – Send PDF, DOC, and other files with a dedicated upload button.  
🎤 **Audio Uploads** – Record and send voice notes.  
🔔 **Instant Notifications** – Get notified instantly when a new message arrives.  
📱 **Responsive Design** – Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile. 


=== Use Cases ===

🛎️ **Customer Support Chat** – Provide instant help to your customers directly from your website.  
🔄 **Peer-to-Peer Marketplace** – Allow buyers and sellers to communicate, share product images, and send invoices or documents.  
📚 **Online Classes & E-Learning** – Let teachers share lecture notes, assignments, and voice explanations with students.  
🤝 **Team Collaboration** – Enable teams to exchange ideas, share files, and discuss projects in real-time.  
📅 **Event Coordination** – Facilitate communication between event organizers and participants before, during, and after events.  


== Installation ==
1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org.
2. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` using an FTP client or the WordPress Plugin Installer.
3. Activate the plugin via the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
4. Use the shortcode `[quick_chat]` to display the chatbot on any page or post.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do users need to be logged in to chat? =
Yes, only registered and logged-in users can use the chat feature.

= Does the chat work in real-time? =
Yes, messages, file uploads, and notifications are updated instantly without refreshing the page.

= Can I upload image and document both? =
Yes, you can upload images and documents. The chat interface includes two dedicated buttons — one for uploading images and another for uploading documents — making file sharing more organized and user-friendly.

= Is this plugin mobile-friendly? =
Yes, Instant Chat Assistant is fully responsive and works on all devices.

= Does this plugin include a separate login or signup form? =
No. The "Login or Register" functionality uses the default WordPress login/registration system. There is no separate form included — users will be redirected to WordPress's default login/registration page.

== Screenshots ==
1. **Chat Interface**: A view of the chat interface on a page.
2. **Before Login View**: Displays a login prompt before users can access the chat.
3. **Notifications**: Real-time message and file notifications.
4. **Upload Feature Image & Documents**: Users can upload and share feature images and various document types in chat.
5. **Audio Voice Upload**: Option for users to record or upload audio messages directly in the chat.


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of Quick Chat Bot.

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0.0 =
This is the first version of the plugin. Upgrade instructions will be provided in future updates.

== Notes ==
For support, please visit [your support URL here].