Description
Siddik Chat Widget adds a modern, floating chat widget to your WordPress site so visitors can get instant answers to common questions.
Free features included:
- Floating chat widget – Modern bubble UI with customizable color and position.
- Rule-based replies – Define keyword triggers and automatic responses (great for FAQs).
- Omnichannel routing – Route visitors to Live Chat, WhatsApp, Messenger, or Telegram.
- FAQ quick replies – Optional button labels for common questions.
- Fallback message – Custom message when no rule matches.
- Typing indicator – Smooth UX while the bot is responding.
- Fully translatable – Ready for localization.
Upgrade to PRO for live admin inbox, message storage, real-time replies, and OpenAI integration. The separate Siddik Chat Widget PRO add-on may be offered as a free early-access download from the author. See Siddik Chat Widget Go PRO in your dashboard.
How it works
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Go to Siddik Chat Widget Settings to configure the widget, response rules, and optional messenger links.
- Visitors chat from the frontend widget and receive instant keyword-based replies.
Privacy
The free plugin does not store chat messages on your server. Messages are processed per request for rule matching only. Message storage is available in the PRO add-on.
Screenshots
Installation
- Upload the
siddik-chat-widgetfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install through the Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin.
- Navigate to Siddik Chat Widget Settings to configure your bot.
- Visit your site’s frontend to see the chat widget.
FAQ
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Does this plugin require OpenAI?
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No. The free plugin uses keyword-based rules and a fallback message. OpenAI is available in the separate Siddik Chat Widget PRO add-on.
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Can I connect WhatsApp, Messenger, or Telegram?
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Yes. In Siddik Chat Widget Settings Omnichannel Settings, enable each channel and add your messenger link (for example, a
wa.me,m.me, ort.meURL). -
Can I reply to visitors manually?
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Live admin replies are a PRO feature. Install Siddik Chat Widget PRO or visit Siddik Chat Widget Go PRO.
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Is the chat widget mobile-friendly?
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Yes. The widget is fully responsive.
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Does the free plugin store chat history?
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No. The free version does not save messages to the database.
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What user capability is required?
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Users with
manage_options(typically Administrators) can access settings.
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Contributors & Developers
“Siddik Chat Widget” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.0.6
- Added direct PRO add-on download URL on the Go PRO page.
- WordPress.org listing assets (icon, banner, screenshots).
1.0.5
- Renamed main plugin class to MDSCW_Plugin for consistent mdscw prefix (WordPress.org review).
1.0.4
- Renamed plugin to Siddik Chat Widget (shorter distinctive name and slug).
1.0.3
- Replaced generic scb prefix with mdscw across all declarations, globals, and stored data.
- Removed load_plugin_textdomain() (WordPress.org handles translations automatically).
1.0.2
- Go PRO page supports free early-access messaging for the separate PRO add-on.
- Settings notice updated for early-access period.
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.
1.0.1
- Human live chat extension API for PRO add-ons (
mdscw_session_human_takeover). - Improved channel tab layout on the frontend widget.
- Close button and chat window visibility fixes.
1.0.0
- Initial WordPress.org release.
- Floating chat widget with customizable appearance.
- Keyword-based response rules with FAQ quick replies.
- Omnichannel routing (Live Chat, WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram).
- Go PRO upgrade page.
- Extension API for Siddik Chat Widget PRO add-on.