===Facebook Chat===
Contributors: powr
Donate link: https://www.powr.io/
Tags: chat, facebook chat
Requires at least: 3.0
Tested up to: 4.9.4
Stable tag: 1.8
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Keep your customers happy by providing live support easily and conveniently through Facebook Messenger straight from your website.

== Description ==
= DOWNLOAD, INSTALL & ACTIVATE > CUSTOMIZE IN MINUTES > ADD CHAT TO SITE =
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✓ Easily chat with customers from your website through Facebook Messenger and keep them happy with live customer support.
✓ Make it personal to your business with custom colors, fonts and your own welcome message.
✓ Take control of which customers can chat with you, when they see Facebook Chat and what they see if you're away.
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= Get started: =
Download, install and activate Chat. Create and save your plugin in the POWr Editor within WordPress. Add Chat to your site.
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= Free features: =
* Connect to any Facebook account from your WordPress site.
* Personalized design: pick custom colors, button text, fonts and add a personal welcome message.
* Supports text in any language.
* Mobile responsive on any device.

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= Upgrade to remove POWr branding and unlock Premium features, such as: =
* More personalization with a custom image, chat icon and background.
* Chat trigger control: choose which users see it, the frequency and delays.
* Away message for when you can’t immediately respond.
* Premium features in <a href="https://www.powr.io/plugins">all POWr apps</a>

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= Why users love Chat: =
"Don't even consider anything else. Not only is the product outstanding, heads & shoulders above anything else but the support is SUPERB. Use this app. I reiterate, don't even THINK about anything else. This is the best Chat with outstanding support!" - paralegalsperdiemh
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** [See Chat in action on a user site](https://www.powr.io/demos/chat) **

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= 🏆 Award Winning Customer Support 🏆 =
If you have any questions or need help getting Chat up and running, we’re here to help! Please [visit our Help Center](https://www.powr.io/knowledge-base) for tips, support, and answers to common questions.



== Installation ==
Download, Install and Activate POWr Chat.
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A POWr account will automatically be created for you and you will see the POWr Editor in WordPress, where you can build and customize your Chat.
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Once you’ve saved your plugin you will see install instructions. You can continue editing the plugin on your live page, in your WP Dashboard, or by logging in to [www.powr.io](https://www.powr.io).
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To add your plugin to a Page or Post, follow these steps:
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1. Copy your shortcode.
2. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and click on **Pages** and **All Pages**.
3. Hover over the page to add the plugin to and click **Edit**.
4. **Paste your shortcode** snippet in text box.
5. Click **Update** and **Preview Changes**.
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To add your plugin to a Theme, follow these steps:
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1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and select Appearance and Widgets from the dropdown menu.
2. Drag and drop your plugin into any sidebar or footer, then **Save**.
3. Visit your live site by clicking the home button in the upper left-hand side and click **Visit Site**.
4. Find the plugin and click on the **Edit** button. This will open the POWr Editor.
5. To import a Chat you have already saved, click **Import Existing Chat**, find your Plugin and click **Copy**. Your Chat is now on your WordPress site.


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= What is POWr? =
POWr is a service that makes Plugins designed to increase engagement and conversions on your WordPress site!

= Do I need to create a POWr Account? =
Yes, you need a POWr Account. Creating a POWr Account allows you to create and save plugins, edit them in your live page, and use them on multiple different websites.

= How do I add Chat to a page or blog post? =
Create and save the plugin in your WP Dashboard.
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1. Copy your shortcode.
2. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and click on **Pages** and **All Pages**.
3. Hover over the page to add the plugin to and click **Edit**.
4. **Paste your shortcode** snippet in text box.
5. Click **Update** and **Preview Changes**.
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You can continue editing the plugin on your live page, in your WP Dashboard, or by logging in to [powr.io](https://www.powr.io).

= How do I add Chat to a theme? =
1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard and select Appearance and Widgets from the dropdown menu.
2. Drag and drop your plugin into any sidebar or footer, then **Save**.
3. Visit your live site by clicking the home button in the upper left-hand side and click **Visit Site**.
4. Find the plugin and click on the **Edit** button. This will open the POWr Editor.
5. To import a Chat you have already saved, click **Import Existing Chat**, find your Plugin and click **Copy**. Your Chat is now on your WordPress site.

= Can I add more than one Chat? =
Yes, absolutely!  To clone an existing Chat, paste the exact same unique shortcode into another page or post.  To create a new version, select Chat from the sidebar in your WP Dashboard and click Create New.  You can then edit and save a new version, and paste the new unique shortcode into a page or post.

= Will my users see the Edit button above Chat? =
No! You only see the Edit button because you own the plugin. To temporarily hide it, click on your page and then type 'p + down arrow' (the letter p followed by the down arrow). You can show the icon again by typing 'p + up-arrow'.

= I can't see the settings icon anymore, what happened? =
You are just logged out of POWr.io. Visit <a href='https://www.powr.io'>www.powr.io</a> and log in to your account.  Then return to your website and refresh the page.

= Is POWr Chat Free? =
Yes, the basic version of Chat is completely free!

= Why should I upgrade? =
Upgrading gives you access to advanced features, removes the POWr logo, and gives you automatic priority support.



== Screenshots ==
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== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0 =
First released version.

= 1.1 =
Improved SSL Support

= 1.2 =
Improved loading speed

= 1.3 =
Easily add POWr plugins right from the text editor.

= 1.4 =
Improved functionality within the wp text editor.

= 1.5 =
New ID system for easier identification of POWr Plugins. Settings panel in WP Admin allows easier creation and management of Plugins.

= 1.5.1 =
Fixed issue where POWr IDs get stripped

= 1.5.2 =
Bug fix for labels or IDs in shortcodes getting stripped

= 1.6 =
Easier to create and manage your POWr Plugins.

= 1.6.2 =
Bug Fixes (resolved some PHP notices seen by some users)

= 1.6.3 =
Supports latest plugins from POWr

= 1.6.4 =
Supports latest plugins from POWr and updated Admin Menu behavior

= 1.7 =
Automatic sign-in to POWr

= 1.71 =
Bug fix for datetime in older versions of PHP (< 5.3)

= 1.8 =
Removed auto sign-in

== Changelog ==
= 1.0 =
* First released version

= 1.1 =
* Improved SSL Support

= 1.2 =
* Improved loading speed

= 1.3 =
* Easily add POWr plugins right from the text editor.

= 1.4 =
* Improved functionality within the wp text editor.

= 1.5 =
* New ID system for easier identification of POWr Plugins.
* Settings panel in WP Admin allows easier creation and management of Plugins.

= 1.5.1 =
* Fixed issue where POWr IDs get stripped

= 1.5.2 =
* Bug fix for labels or IDs in shortcodes getting stripped

= 1.6 =
* Local icon assets
* Improved install workflow
* Updated plugin list

= 1.6.2 =
* Fixed PHP Notices about undefined constants

= 1.6.3 =
* TinyMCE supports latest POWr Plugins

= 1.6.4 =
* Menu links open in new tab directly on POWr.io. Added support for POWr Chat.

= 1.7 =
* Automatic sign in to POWr

= 1.71 =
* Bug fix for datetime in older versions of PHP (< 5.3)

= 1.8 =
* Removed auto sign-in due to consent concerns