=== AI Chatbot for WooCommerce – WBL Chat === Contributors: weblicas Donate link: https://weblicas.com Tags: chatbot, woocommerce live support, live-chat for wordpress, gpt chatbot Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.8 Requires PHP: 7.2 Stable tag: 1.0.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html AI-powered live-chat & product recommendation for WordPress. Works out of the box with a free license – no card required. == Description == WBL Chat adds an AI-powered live chat window to your WordPress site. It’s a modern solution that helps you improve customer experience, increase sales, and provide instant support to your visitors. The plugin works seamlessly with WooCommerce, automatically detecting product names and turning them into smart suggestions within the chat. == Installation == 1. Upload the plugin folder or install from “Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin”. 2. Activate **WBL Chat**. 3. Go to **WBL Chat → Setup** and paste your free license key (get it in 10 seconds at Logs section in your WordPress dashboard. = Can I collect customer emails before starting a chat? = Yes. You can enable the “E-mail Required?” option in the settings. Visitors will be prompted to enter their email before chatting. = Can I customize the chat widget design? = Yes. You can change the chat icon, color scheme, position, text content, and even the font — all from the admin panel without writing code. = Does WBL Chat support other languages? = WBL Chat is fully translatable and includes `.po/.mo` files. You can also customize chatbot prompts in your preferred language. == Screenshots == 1. Chat bubble & “online” label 2. Modern chat window (front-end) 3. WooCommerce product mentions become links 4. Admin → Setup panel 5. Admin → Color & text customization == Features == WBL Chat adds an AI-powered live chat window to your WordPress site. It’s a modern solution that helps you improve customer experience, increase sales, and provide instant support to your visitors. The plugin works seamlessly with WooCommerce. It automatically detects product names, displays their prices and descriptions, and turns them into clickable links right within the chat. ✨ **Why Choose WBL Chat?** - 🌐 **AI-Powered Conversations** Every message is processed using OpenAI, allowing your chatbot to respond intelligently and naturally – just like a real sales assistant. - 🛒 **WooCommerce Product Recognition** The chatbot detects product names mentioned in chat and shows the relevant price, description, and category with a direct product link. - 🎨 **Fully Customizable Design** Adjust chat icon, colors, font, and window position to match your brand with just a few clicks. - 📨 **Email Capture & Logging System** Optionally ask users for their email before starting a chat. All emails and conversations are safely saved as `.txt` files for review. - 💬 **Quick Start Questions** Set up to 3 pre-defined questions to let users quickly engage with the chatbot and boost interaction. - 💾 **Conversation History Logging** All chat sessions are stored in the admin panel and can be downloaded for customer support, marketing, or analysis. - 🚀 **Easy Setup, No Coding Needed** The plugin works out of the box in demo mode. Test it instantly, and when you're ready, enter your OpenAI API key to unlock full features. - 🔒 **Privacy-Friendly & Secure** WBL Chat does not use any tracking scripts, cookies, or third-party analytics. Chat data is stored locally and never sent to ad platforms. --- **Who is it for?** - WooCommerce store owners - Niche businesses, bloggers, educators, consultants - Anyone who wants faster, smarter customer support With WBL Chat, your website doesn't just sell—it communicates intelligently, supports your visitors, and builds trust with every interaction. == Changelog == = 1.0.4 – 2025-12-07 = * **Branding improvements for WordPress.org** * Updated plugin name and description for better clarity * Removed SaaS-specific terminology from user-facing content * Enhanced plugin presentation for WordPress repository = 1.0.3 – 2025-06-17 = * **Code-quality pass for WordPress.org review** * Ajax URL is now passed via `wp_localize_script()` * Removed remote Flaticon icon – local `default-icon.png` bundled * Added ABSPATH checks to prevent direct file access * Moved `load_plugin_textdomain()` into `init` (only for WP < 4.6) * Readme: documented external services section * Minor CSS fix for RTL themes = 1.0.2 – 2025-05-10 = * UI polish, font-size variable * Product-name autolink improved (handles diacritics) = 1.0.0 = * Initial public release == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.3 = Required for WordPress.org approval. Switches to local icon & dynamic Ajax URL; update immediately. == Privacy == WBL Chat sends **visitor prompts & your system prompt** to OpenAI for completion (via the proxy). No personal data is intentionally collected; however, visitors may write personal info in chat. You are responsible for disclosing this in your own privacy policy. == License == This plugin is Free Software, released under the GNU GPL v2 or later. Third-party components remain under their respective licenses.