TechnicalHimanshu ChatConnect

Description

TechnicalHimanshu ChatConnect is a lightweight WhatsApp chat plugin for WordPress that adds a floating chat button with a customizable popup form and smart message builder. It allows visitors to contact you instantly via WhatsApp with structured messages including name, email, order ID, and page URL.

It allows users to send structured messages directly to WhatsApp with dynamic fields such as name, email, order ID, message, and page URL.

The plugin focuses on simplicity, clean UI, and a smart message builder that automatically removes empty fields and maintains proper formatting.

It is ideal for customer support, sales inquiries, and fast communication without requiring any external API.

No external API, no third-party tracking, and no data collection.

Why TechnicalHimanshu ChatConnect?

Unlike other chat plugins, ChatConnect focuses on clean UI, smart message formatting, and zero API dependency. It ensures fast performance while giving full control over chat behavior and user input.

Features

  • Floating WhatsApp chat button with customizable popup form
  • Direct WhatsApp click-to-chat integration (no API required)
  • Smart message builder with dynamic placeholders
  • Automatically removes empty fields for clean messages
  • Business hours with online/offline status indicator
  • Timezone-aware chat availability with accurate local time
  • Mobile and desktop customization options
  • Page-level display control (homepage, posts, pages, products)
  • Custom chat icon support
  • Lightweight, fast, and optimized performance

Message Template Variables

You can use the following variables in your message template:

  • {name}
  • {email}
  • {order_id}
  • {message}
  • {page_url}

Example Template

Hello Support Team

Name: {name}
Email: {email}
Order ID: {order_id}

Message:
{message}

Page URL:
{page_url}

Use Cases

  • Customer support via WhatsApp
  • WooCommerce order queries
  • Lead generation and quick contact
  • Sales and inquiry handling
  • Direct communication without forms

Screenshots

  • Floating chat button and popup form on frontend
  • Admin settings panel
  • Message template customization
  • Business hours setup
  • Form field controls

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/technicalhimanshu-chatconnect directory, or install via the WordPress plugin screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Go to ChatConnect menu in admin.
  4. Enter your WhatsApp number and configure settings.
  5. Save changes.

FAQ

Does this plugin require WhatsApp API?

No, it uses the official WhatsApp click-to-chat feature (wa.me). No API required.

Can I customize the message format?

Yes, you can fully customize the message template using placeholders.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Yes, it is fully responsive and includes mobile-specific customization.

Can I control chat availability?

Yes, business hours can be enabled to show online/offline status.

Does it slow down my website?

No, the plugin is lightweight and optimized for performance with minimal scripts and no external API calls.

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Contributors & Developers

“TechnicalHimanshu ChatConnect” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.1.0

  • Added full CSS isolation wrapper to prevent theme and plugin conflicts
  • Improved timezone handling with accurate local time display based on selected timezone
  • Replaced fixed IST display with dynamic GMT offset (e.g., GMT+3, GMT+5:30)
  • Improved business hours logic including overnight (cross-midnight) support
  • Enhanced WhatsApp number validation and input handling
  • Optimized frontend performance with DOM caching and reduced reflows
  • Improved popup UI/UX and mobile responsiveness
  • Added smooth scrolling inside popup for better user experience
  • Added Settings quick link in plugin action row
  • Added Support link in plugin meta row
  • Strengthened input sanitization and overall security
  • Minor UI and layout refinements

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Floating chat button with popup form
  • WhatsApp integration
  • Smart message builder
  • Business hours feature
  • Mobile and desktop customization