Description
Wapulse Chat is a simple and lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you add a customizable click-to-chat button for WhatsApp conversations on your website.
The plugin is designed for website owners, service providers, agencies, stores, consultants, and businesses that want to make it easier for visitors to start a WhatsApp conversation directly from the website.
With Wapulse Chat, you can add a floating chat button, set your WhatsApp number, customize the default message, choose the button position, adjust the button color, and use a shortcode to place the chat button anywhere on your website.
This first version focuses on clean basic functionality, performance, and ease of use. It does not require any WhatsApp API setup, third-party account, or complicated configuration.
Wapulse Chat is intentionally built as a privacy-conscious, single-purpose click-to-chat utility. It does not collect visitor data, does not load external scripts, and gives site owners simple control over frontend visibility for mobile and desktop visitors.
Key Features
- Add a floating click-to-chat button to your website.
- Set your WhatsApp number from the admin settings page.
- Add a custom default message.
- Customize the button text.
- Choose button position: bottom right or bottom left.
- Change the button color.
- Enable or disable the floating button.
- Display a WhatsApp SVG icon with the button.
- Use shortcode support to place the button manually.
- Lightweight frontend styling.
- No API setup required.
Shortcode
You can display the WhatsApp chat button anywhere using:
[wapulse_chat]
You can also customize the text and message:
[wapulse_chat text="Get Quote on WhatsApp" message="Hello, I need more details."]
How It Works
Wapulse Chat creates a WhatsApp click-to-chat link using your saved phone number and default message. When a visitor clicks the button, WhatsApp opens with your pre-filled message.
Important Note
This plugin is not an official WhatsApp product and is not affiliated with WhatsApp LLC or Meta Platforms, Inc. WhatsApp is a trademark of its respective owner.
Installation
- Upload the
wapulse-chatfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Wapulse Chat.
- Enter your WhatsApp number with country code and without the plus sign.
- Add your default message.
- Choose your button position and color.
- Save the settings.
- Visit your website frontend to see the floating WhatsApp chat button.
FAQ
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Do I need the WhatsApp Business API to use this plugin?
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No. Wapulse Chat works with a simple click-to-chat link. You do not need WhatsApp Business API, Meta Cloud API, or Twilio setup for the basic version.
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How should I enter my WhatsApp number?
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Enter your number with the country code and without the plus sign. For example, use
923001234567instead of+92 300 1234567. -
Can I change the default message?
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Yes. You can customize the default message from the Wapulse Chat settings page.
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Yes. The current version supports bottom right and bottom left positions.
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Yes. Use the
[wapulse_chat]shortcode anywhere inside a page, post, widget area, or compatible page builder. -
Does this plugin send automated WhatsApp messages?
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No. The basic version only opens WhatsApp with a pre-filled message when the visitor clicks the button.
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Is this plugin affiliated with WhatsApp or Meta?
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No. Wapulse Chat is an independent plugin and is not affiliated with WhatsApp LLC or Meta Platforms, Inc.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added floating WhatsApp click-to-chat button.
- Added admin settings page.
- Added custom WhatsApp number field.
- Added default message field.
- Added button text setting.
- Added button position setting.
- Added button color setting.
- Added enable/disable floating button option.
- Added WhatsApp SVG icon.
- Added shortcode support.
- Added shortcode usage note in the settings area.