=== Lead Capture Chat === Contributors: nitspatel Tags: lead generation, chat widget, contact form, leads, floating widget, lead capture, visitor leads, lead form, lead chatbot Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 2.2.3 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html A beautiful floating chat widget for WordPress. Collect visitor details, manage leads in your dashboard, and export to CSV. == Description == Lead Capture Chat adds a polished, animated floating chat widget to your WordPress site that captures visitor name, email, phone, and message - then stores every lead directly in your WordPress admin. No third-party services. No monthly fees. No data leaves your server. 🚀 Want to see the full PRO experience? **[Live Features & Pricing Preview:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)** 🎥 **[Watch WP LeadChat Pro Demo Video](https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/52257987?key=f8ea1c56911033d0146356b861a427d4)** **[🔥 Upgrade to WP LeadChat Pro:](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/29207/plan/48049/)** --- = Why Users Upgrade to PRO 🚀 = WP LeadChat Pro transforms your simple floating chat widget into a complete lead generation system for freelancers, agencies, businesses, SaaS landing pages, and WooCommerce stores. With PRO, you can: ✅ Capture unlimited leads ✅ Add unlimited custom fields ✅ Send automated email replies ✅ Protect forms using reCAPTCHA ✅ Fully customize colors, text, branding, and layout ✅ Manage everything directly inside WordPress ✅ Improve conversions with a professional lead capture experience **[View Live Features & Pricing Preview:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)** --- = ✅ Free Features = * Floating chat widget - animated slide-up popup triggered by a fixed button in the corner of every page * Inline shortcode - embed the form anywhere with `[npleadchat]` * Leads dashboard - view, search, sort, and manage all leads from WP Admin → Lead Capture Chat * Bulk actions - select and delete multiple leads at once * Search & sort - find leads by name, email, phone, or message; sort by name or date * Client-side validation - instant feedback before form submission * CSV Export - export leads directly from the admin dashboard * REST API powered - uses the WordPress REST API with nonce verification * GDPR-friendly - all data stored locally in your own database, no external services --- = ⚡ Upgrade to WP LeadChat Pro = 🎥 **[Watch Demo:](https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/52257987?key=f8ea1c56911033d0146356b861a427d4)** 🚀 Ready to capture more leads and automate follow-ups? WP LeadChat Pro unlocks advanced lead generation features designed for growing businesses, freelancers, and agencies. = Lead Capture = * Unlimited leads - no monthly cap * Custom Field Builder - Text, Email, Phone, Dropdown, Checkbox, Textarea * Drag-and-drop field reordering * Live admin preview while editing settings = Lead Management = * Lead detail modal popup * Better lead organization & workflow = Email Notifications = * Instant admin notifications * Automatic lead auto-replies * Template tags support * Custom sender identity = Spam Protection = * Honeypot anti-spam protection * Google reCAPTCHA v3 support = Appearance & Customisation = * Color picker controls * Widget position (left/right) * Adjustable widget width * Custom profile image/logo * Editable text and branding 🔥 Plans start at just $3/month ✔ 7-day free trial ✔ 14-day money-back guarantee ✔ Lifetime plans available **[View pricing & live demo:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)** **[👉 Upgrade to PRO:](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/29207/plan/48049/)** --- = Free vs PRO = | Feature | Free | PRO | | Floating Chat Widget | Yes | Yes | | Leads Dashboard | Yes | Yes | | CSV Export | Yes | Yes | | Unlimited Leads | No | Yes | | Custom Fields | No | Yes | | Email Notifications | No | Yes | | Auto Replies | No | Yes | | Spam Protection | No | Yes | | Appearance Customisation | Basic | Full Control | | Widget Position Control | No | Yes | | Custom Branding | No | Yes | | Live Admin Preview | No | Yes | **[👉 See full feature breakdown & pricing:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)** --- = Perfect For = * Freelancers * Agencies * Small businesses * Service providers * Coaches & consultants * WooCommerce stores * SaaS landing pages * Lead generation websites --- = How It Works = 1. A visitor clicks the floating chat button on your site 2. A smooth animated pop-up appears 3. The visitor submits their information 4. The lead is saved instantly in your WordPress database 5. You manage leads directly from WP Admin → Lead Capture Chat --- = Shortcode = Use `[npleadchat]` to embed the form inline anywhere on your site. --- = Privacy & GDPR = This plugin stores lead data only in your own WordPress database. No external services are required. No third-party tracking. No monthly SaaS dependency. --- == Installation == = Automatic installation = 1. Go to Plugins → Add New 2. Search for Lead Capture Chat 3. Click Install Now 4. Activate the plugin = Manual installation = 1. Download the ZIP file 2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin 3. Upload the ZIP file 4. Activate the plugin = After activation = * Floating widget appears automatically * View leads in WP Admin → Lead Capture Chat * Use shortcode `[npleadchat]` for inline forms * Upgrade anytime for advanced PRO features --- == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does this plugin work with any WordPress theme? = Yes. It works with Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, and all modern WordPress themes. = Where are leads stored? = All leads are stored locally inside your WordPress database. No external servers are used. = Can I embed the form on pages? = Yes. Use the shortcode `[npleadchat]`. = Can I customize the widget design? = Basic CSS customization is possible in the free version. Full appearance controls are available in WP LeadChat Pro. = Can I add custom fields? = Yes. WP LeadChat Pro includes a powerful Custom Field Builder. = Does it support email notifications? = Yes. Admin notifications and lead auto-replies are included in WP LeadChat Pro. = Is spam protection included? = WP LeadChat Pro includes Honeypot and Google reCAPTCHA v3 support. = Will my existing leads transfer to PRO? = Yes. Existing leads are automatically detected and imported into PRO. = Does this plugin slow down my website? = No. The plugin is lightweight and optimized for performance. = Is this plugin GDPR compliant? = The plugin stores data locally and makes no external requests. GDPR compliance depends on how you handle collected lead data on your website. = What happens if I uninstall the plugin? = The plugin removes its custom database table during uninstall. = What is WP LeadChat Pro? = WP LeadChat Pro is the premium version that adds: * Unlimited leads * Custom fields * Email automation * Spam protection * Appearance customization * Live preview * Advanced lead management **[👉 Learn more:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)** **[👉 Upgrade now:](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/29207/plan/48049/)** --- == Screenshots == 1. The floating chat widget opens on a page with a gradient header, avatar, modern form fields, and a success message 2. Leads dashboard - view, search, sort, and bulk-delete all captured leads in WP Admin 3. **Settings + live preview(PRO)** - the full settings panel showing colour pickers, avatar upload, field toggles, and the live preview sidebar updating in real time as you type 4. **Custom Field Builder (Pro)** - drag-and-drop field list with custom field types (Text, Dropdown, Checkbox and more), reorderable rows, and required field toggles - unlocked with a Pro licence --- == Changelog == = 2.2.3 = * Added PRO landing page links * Improved upgrade CTAs * Added comparison table * Enhanced PRO promotion inside the readme = 2.2.2 = * Add Demo Video Of PRO Plugin * Make some text changes in the README file = 2.2.1 = * Delete the readme backup file, which was mistakenly added, and commit * make some small changes in the README file = 2.2.0 = * Added: Pro upsell section in plugin description - links to WP LeadChat Pro for unlimited leads, custom fields, email notifications, CSV export, and spam protection * Added: New FAQ entries explaining Pro features and how to upgrade * Fixed: Admin menu references updated from the old plugin name to Lead Capture Chat * Fixed: "Can I change colours?" FAQ updated to correctly point to Pro instead of "planned for future release" = 2.1.1 = * Changed the description of the plugin * Removed some unwanted details = 2.1.0 = * Plugin renamed from NP Lead Chatbot to Lead Capture Chat for clarity and better searchability * Updated banner and plugin icon assets * No database or functionality changes - safe to upgrade = 2.0.0 = * Complete UI redesign — gradient header, DM Sans font (bundled locally), animated popup, modern inputs with focus states * Added floating button toggle animation (chat icon ↔ close icon) * Added slide-up open / scale-down close popup animation * Added loading spinner on submit button during form submission * Added styled success and error response messages with icons * Added Escape key and outside-click to close the popup * Added ARIA labels and roles for accessibility * Replaced Google Fonts external request with locally bundled woff2 font files * Refactored frontend PHP - shared form field helper, proper label elements, autocomplete attributes * Improved inline validation - error state clears as user types * Added `[npleadchat]` inline embed with its own gradient header = 1.2.0 = * Added Export Leads (CSV) feature in the admin panel * Improved admin UI * Minor performance improvements = 1.1.0 = * Added bulk actions support in admin listing * Added search functionality in the admin listing * Added column sorting in admin listing * Improved UI and performance = 1.0.0 = * Initial release with lead capture form and admin dashboard == Upgrade Notice == = 2.2.3 = Improved upgrade CTAs, added comparison table = 2.2.2 = Make some content changes in the README file = 2.2.1 = Make small changes in the README file = 2.2.0 = Adds Pro upsell information and fixes references to admin menu names. Safe to upgrade — no database or functionality changes. = 2.1.1 = Description update only. Safe to upgrade. = 2.1.0 = Plugin renamed to Lead Capture Chat. No database or functionality changes — safe to upgrade. = 2.0.0 = Major UI redesign. The floating widget and inline shortcode form now have a professional gradient header, smooth animations, and modern input styling. No database changes — safe to upgrade. = 1.2.0 = Adds CSV export for leads. Safe to upgrade.