=== Lead Capture Chat === Contributors: nitspatel Tags: lead generation, chat widget, contact form, leads, lead tracking Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 7.0 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 2.3.3 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Lead generation chat widget for WordPress with floating contact form, lead management, and CSV export. == Description == Lead generation chat widget for WordPress with a floating contact form and built-in lead management. No third-party services. No monthly SaaS fees. No data leaves your server. ๐Ÿš€ **[PRO Features Preview](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)** ๐ŸŽฅ **[Watch the PRO Demo Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFD65u6pn34)** ๐Ÿ”ฅ **[Upgrade to WP LeadChat Pro](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/29207/plan/48049/)** --- = โœ… 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 โ†’ NP Lead chatbot * **Basic settings** - enable or disable the floating widget and edit the main widget messages * **Lead source page** - see which page each lead came from * **Honeypot spam protection** - lightweight hidden-field protection with no external service * **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** - download all leads as a CSV file directly from the admin dashboard * **REST API powered** - built on the WordPress REST API with nonce verification * **GDPR-friendly** - all data stored locally in your own database; no external services --- = โšก Why Upgrade to WP LeadChat Pro? = WP LeadChat Pro turns your simple floating widget into a complete lead generation system for freelancers, agencies, WooCommerce stores, and SaaS landing pages. **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 **Email Automation** * Instant admin notifications on every new lead * Automatic visitor auto-replies * Template tag support (name, email, message, etc.) * Custom sender identity **Spam Protection** * Google reCAPTCHA v3 support **Appearance & Branding** * Full colour picker controls * Widget position - left or right * Adjustable widget width * Custom profile image/logo upload * Editable welcome text and branding **CRM Dashboard** * 5-stage lead pipeline management * Inline status updates with AJAX * Live KPI stats & conversion tracking * Status filter tabs with lead counts * Quick notes & full activity log * Bulk status updates & CSV export * Date range filters & last activity tracking * Toast notifications & keyboard navigation **Analytics Dashboard** * Interactive leads & conversion charts * Pipeline funnel visualisation * Top source pages tracking * Live KPI summary dashboard * AJAX-powered date range filtering * Real-time analytics from your own database * No external tracking or third-party services **Plans start at just $3/month ยท 14-day free trial ยท 30-day money-back guarantee** ๐Ÿ”ฅ **[Upgrade to WP LeadChat Pro โ†’](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/29207/plan/48049/)** --- = Perfect For = * Freelancers and consultants * Agencies * Small businesses and service providers * Coaches * 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 fills in their details and submits 4. The lead is saved instantly in your WordPress database 5. You manage all leads from WP Admin โ†’ NP Lead Chatbot --- = Shortcode = Use `[npleadchat]` to embed the form inline anywhere - pages, posts, or widget areas. --- = Privacy & GDPR = This plugin stores lead data only in your own WordPress database. No external API calls are made. No third-party tracking. No SaaS dependency. --- == Installation == = Automatic Installation = 1. Go to **Plugins โ†’ Add New** 2. Search for **Lead Capture Chat** 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** = Manual Installation = 1. Download the ZIP file from WordPress.org 2. Go to **Plugins โ†’ Add New โ†’ Upload Plugin** 3. Upload the ZIP file and click **Activate Plugin** = After Activation = * The floating widget appears automatically on all pages * View captured leads at **WP Admin โ†’ NP Lead Chatbot** * Use `[npleadchat]` for an inline embed * Visit **WP Admin โ†’ NP Lead Chatbot โ†’ Upgrade to PRO** to unlock advanced 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, APIs, or SaaS services are involved. = Can I embed the form on pages or posts? = Yes. Use the shortcode `[npleadchat]` anywhere you want an inline form. = Can I customise the widget design? = Basic CSS customisation is possible in the free version. Full colour, branding, and layout controls are available in WP LeadChat Pro. = Can I add custom fields? = Yes. WP LeadChat Pro includes a drag-and-drop Custom Field Builder supporting text, email, phone, dropdown, checkbox, and textarea fields. = Does it support email notifications? = Admin notifications and visitor auto-replies are included in WP LeadChat Pro. = Is spam protection included? = The free version includes lightweight honeypot spam protection. WP LeadChat Pro adds Google reCAPTCHA v3 protection. = Will my existing free leads transfer to PRO? = Yes. Existing leads are automatically detected and available in PRO - no data migration needed. = Does this plugin slow down my website? = No. Assets are only loaded where needed and fonts are bundled locally (no Google Fonts external request). = Is this plugin GDPR compliant? = The plugin makes no external requests and stores all data locally. GDPR compliance ultimately depends on how you handle the collected lead data on your site. = What happens when I uninstall the plugin? = The plugin removes its custom database table on uninstall to keep your database clean. = What is WP LeadChat Pro? = WP LeadChat Pro is the premium version that unlocks unlimited leads, custom fields, email automation, spam protection, full appearance customisation, live admin preview, and priority support. ๐Ÿ”ฅ **[Learn more & upgrade โ†’](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/29207/plan/48049/)** --- == Screenshots == 1. The floating chat widget - gradient header, avatar, animated popup, modern form fields, and a success message 2. Leads dashboard - view, search, sort, and bulk-delete all captured leads inside WP Admin 3. **PRO: Leads dashboard (CRM)** - the upgraded leads table with status badges, notes preview pills, Last Activity column, pipeline stats bar, status filter tabs, and date range filter 4. **PRO: Status dropdown** - clicking a status badge opens the custom dropdown; selecting a new status saves instantly via AJAX and updates the badge colour in place 5. **PRO: Lead detail modal - Notes tab** - the full notes activity log showing all notes newest-first with absolute timestamps, a delete button per note, and a clear empty state directing users to the inline quick-note 6. **PRO: Analytics dashboard** - the full analytics page showing the KPI summary strip, Leads Over Time bar chart, Conversion Rate Trend line chart, Pipeline Funnel, and Top Source Pages table 7. **PRO: Settings + live preview** - the full settings panel showing colour pickers, avatar upload, field toggles, and the live preview sidebar updating in real time as you type 8. **PRO: Custom Field Builder + Spam Protection + Email notifications** - Drag-and-drop custom fields with Text, Dropdown, Checkbox & more, reorderable rows, spam protection and email notification --- == Changelog == = 2.3.3 = * Added basic settings for floating widget visibility and messages * Added lead source page tracking in the leads dashboard and CSV export * Added lightweight honeypot spam protection = 2.3.2 = * Updated plugin tags and improved short description for better discoverability * Fixed the floating widget close button styling issue * Tested compatibility with WordPress 7.0 = 2.3.1 = * Add new screenshots of PRO Plugin * Make some content changes in the admin Upgrade to PRO page * Minor bug fixes and styling improvements = 2.3.0 = * Added: In-admin Upgrade to PRO page (WP Admin โ†’ NP Lead Chatbot โ†’ Upgrade to PRO) with feature list, Free vs PRO comparison table, and live preview link * Added: Dismissible admin notice promoting PRO features - permanently dismissible per user with a single click * Improved: Upsell code is fully i18n-ready, uses proper escaping throughout, and follows WordPress coding standards * Improved: PRO upsell is automatically disabled when the PRO version is active (no duplicate notices) * Updated: Version bumped to 2.3.0 = 2.2.3 = * Added PRO landing page links * Improved upgrade CTAs * Added comparison table * Enhanced PRO promotion inside the readme = 2.2.2 = * Added demo video link for PRO plugin * Minor readme content changes = 2.2.1 = * Removed accidentally committed readme backup file * Minor readme changes = 2.2.0 = * Added: Pro upsell section in plugin description * Added: New FAQ entries explaining Pro features and how to upgrade * Fixed: FAQ entry for colour customisation now correctly points to Pro = 2.1.1 = * Description update only - no functionality changes = 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 * Added floating button toggle animation (chat icon โ†” 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 full 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 lead listing * Added search functionality * Added column sorting * Improved UI and performance = 1.0.0 = * Initial release with lead capture form and admin dashboard --- == Upgrade Notice == = 2.3.3 = Added floating widget settings, lead source tracking with CSV export, and lightweight honeypot spam protection. = 2.3.2 = Improved plugin discoverability and fixed floating widget close button styling issues = 2.3.1 = Add and change some content in the admin PRO upgrade page, and make some minor styling improvements = 2.3.0 = Adds an in-admin PRO upgrade page and a dismissible admin notice. No database changes - safe to upgrade. = 2.2.3 = Improved upgrade CTAs and added a comparison table. Safe to upgrade. = 2.2.0 = Adds Pro upsell information. No database or functionality changes. 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. No database changes - safe to upgrade. = 1.2.0 = Adds CSV export for leads. Safe to upgrade.