Installation Guide
/wp-content/plugins/technicalhimanshu-chatconnect
directory or install via WordPress plugin screen.
Plugin Features
TechnicalHimanshu ChatConnect focuses on simplicity, clean UI, smart formatting, and zero API dependency.
Floating WhatsApp Chat
Floating WhatsApp button with customizable popup form.
Smart Message Builder
Dynamic placeholders with automatic empty-field removal.
Business Hours
Online/offline status with timezone-aware scheduling.
Responsive Design
Optimized popup UI for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Page-Level Display Control
Control display visibility for homepage, posts, pages, and products.
Privacy Focused
No external API, no tracking, and no data collection.
Message Template Variables
Use the following variables inside your custom WhatsApp message template.
{email}
{order_id}
{message}
{page_url}
Example Template
Name: {name}
Email: {email}
Order ID: {order_id}
Message:
{message}
Page URL:
{page_url}
Use Cases
Customer Support
Provide instant customer support directly via WhatsApp.
WooCommerce Queries
Handle order inquiries and customer communication efficiently.
Lead Generation
Convert website visitors into direct WhatsApp leads.
Sales & Inquiries
Allow visitors to contact your business instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this plugin require WhatsApp API?
No. ChatConnect uses the official WhatsApp click-to-chat functionality (wa.me) and does not require any external API.
Can I customize the message format?
Yes. You can fully customize WhatsApp message templates using dynamic placeholders.
Does ChatConnect work on mobile devices?
Yes. The plugin is fully responsive and optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
Can I control chat availability?
Yes. Business hours can be enabled to display online and offline status based on your configured schedule.
Does the plugin support timezone-based business hours?
Yes. ChatConnect includes timezone-aware business hours with accurate local time handling.
Can I use my own custom chat icon?
Yes. You can upload and use your own custom chat icon directly from plugin settings.
Does ChatConnect support WooCommerce?
Yes. The plugin works perfectly with WooCommerce and supports product page chat integration.
Can I disable chat on selected pages?
Yes. You can control where the chat button appears including homepage, posts, pages, and products.
Does the plugin automatically remove empty fields?
Yes. The smart message builder automatically removes empty fields for clean and professional formatting.
Can visitors send order IDs through WhatsApp?
Yes. The popup form supports structured fields including order ID, name, email, message, and current page URL.
Does ChatConnect collect visitor data?
No. ChatConnect does not collect, store, or track any user data. The plugin is privacy focused.
Does the plugin require any third-party service?
No. ChatConnect works independently using official WhatsApp click-to-chat functionality without third-party services.
Is ChatConnect lightweight and performance optimized?
Yes. The plugin is optimized for performance with lightweight frontend assets and minimal scripts.
Does ChatConnect work with all WordPress themes?
Yes. ChatConnect includes CSS isolation improvements to reduce conflicts with themes and other plugins.
Is the plugin beginner friendly?
Absolutely. ChatConnect is designed with a clean and easy-to-use admin interface for quick setup and customization.
Changelog
- COMPATIBILITY Tested compatibility with WordPress 7.0
- VERIFIED Verified compatibility using Plugin Check
- MAINTENANCE Minor stability and maintenance improvements
- NEW Added ESC key support to close popup quickly
- IMPROVED Improved popup interaction and animation smoothness
- FIX Added click outside popup close functionality
- UI/UX Updated plugin icon, banner, and branding assets
- SECURITY Added full CSS isolation wrapper to prevent conflicts
- TIMEZONE Improved timezone handling with accurate local time display
- PERFORMANCE Optimized frontend performance with DOM caching
- FIX Improved business hours overnight support
- UI/UX Enhanced popup responsiveness and smooth scrolling