Description
AnswerMage adds an AI-powered chat widget to your WordPress site that actually knows your content. Install the plugin, click Connect, and your chatbot is trained on your pages and posts automatically — no copying API keys, no manual setup.
How it works:
- Install and activate the plugin
- Go to Settings AnswerMage and click Connect to AnswerMage
- Log in or create a free account — your site is scraped automatically
- The widget goes live immediately — free 14-day trial included, no credit card required
Features:
- One-click connect — no API keys to copy or paste
- Trained on your actual WordPress pages and posts via the REST API
- Answers visitor questions instantly, 24/7
- Fully customizable — widget color, bot name, greeting message
- Private preview mode — test every answer before going live
- Analytics dashboard — see every question asked and how it was answered
- Works with any WordPress theme
- Async loading — zero impact on page speed or Core Web Vitals
- GDPR-friendly — no customer PII stored on your server
Requires a free AnswerMage account. Create one during the connect flow — no credit card required. Includes a 14-day free trial so your widget goes live immediately.
External services
This plugin connects to the AnswerMage API, a third-party service operated by AnswerMage. The API is required for the plugin to function.
What it does: The AnswerMage API serves the chat widget script and handles all chatbot conversations on your site.
What data is sent and when:
- When the plugin is connected, your site URL is sent to AnswerMage to associate your WordPress site with your AnswerMage account.
- When a visitor uses the chat widget, their questions are sent to the AnswerMage API to generate answers. No visitor PII (names, email addresses, etc.) is collected by the plugin itself.
- The widget script (
answermage.min.js) is loaded fromhttps://api.answermage.comon every page of your site where the plugin is active.
Service provider: AnswerMage (https://answermage.com)
- Terms of Service: https://answermage.com/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://answermage.com/privacy
Installation
- Upload the
answermagefolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings AnswerMage
- Click Connect to AnswerMage and log in or create a free account
- Your site is scraped automatically and the widget goes live — free 14-day trial, no credit card required
FAQ
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Do I need an AnswerMage account?
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Yes. The plugin connects your WordPress site to your AnswerMage chatbot. Click Connect to AnswerMage in the plugin settings to create a free account — no credit card required.
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Is it free?
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The plugin is free. New accounts get a 14-day free trial — your widget goes live immediately with no credit card required. After the trial, a paid plan is required to keep the widget active for site visitors.
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Will it slow down my site?
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No. The widget script loads asynchronously with
deferand has no impact on page load time or Core Web Vitals. -
Does it work with my theme?
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Yes. AnswerMage works with any WordPress theme — block themes, classic themes, page builders.
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How does the chatbot learn my content?
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After connecting, AnswerMage fetches your published pages and posts via the WordPress REST API and builds a knowledge base automatically. Re-syncing after publishing new content keeps the bot current.
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What data does the plugin store?
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The plugin stores only your API key and app ID in
wp_options. No visitor data, no conversation history, no PII is stored on your WordPress server. Conversation data is stored in your AnswerMage account. -
Can I disconnect the plugin?
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Yes. Deactivating or deleting the plugin removes the widget script from your site. Your AnswerMage account and data are not affected.
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Contributors & Developers
“AnswerMage — AI Chat Widget” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.