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Instant Chat Checkout

by n-Qube

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Description

WhatsApp WooCommerce adds a WhatsApp-first ordering flow for WooCommerce stores while still creating normal WooCommerce orders.

Key features:

  • Checkout payment gateway for WhatsApp ordering.
  • Product page quick order modal with customer and shipping fields.
  • Shipping-aware order estimates that follow WooCommerce shipping setup.
  • Team routing modes: single, round robin, and region/state routing.
  • Free-shipping area controls driven by WooCommerce country/state settings.
  • Google Analytics compatible tracking (gtag and/or dataLayer).
  • Thank-you page WhatsApp handoff link.
  • Admin dashboard snapshot for WhatsApp order activity.

This plugin is distributed under GPLv2 or later.

  1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/instant-chat-checkout, or install via the WordPress plugin installer.
  2. Activate the plugin.
  3. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments > WhatsApp Order.
  4. Enable the gateway and configure your WhatsApp number and routing.
  5. Save changes and run a test order from product page and checkout.
  1. Configure the WhatsApp Order payment gateway, routing, delivery behavior, and button style.

    Configure the WhatsApp Order payment gateway, routing, delivery behavior, and button style.

  2. Manage team routing, free-shipping areas, and analytics tracking from WooCommerce settings.

    Manage team routing, free-shipping areas, and analytics tracking from WooCommerce settings.

  3. Let shoppers place a shipping-aware WhatsApp order from the product page modal.

    Let shoppers place a shipping-aware WhatsApp order from the product page modal.

  4. Add WhatsApp ordering to cart and checkout while keeping normal WooCommerce order creation.

    Add WhatsApp ordering to cart and checkout while keeping normal WooCommerce order creation.

  5. Review WhatsApp order activity in the dashboard widget and order table.

    Review WhatsApp order activity in the dashboard widget and order table.

  6. Hand off completed orders to WhatsApp from the thank-you page.

    Hand off completed orders to WhatsApp from the thank-you page.

Is this plugin free to publish on WordPress.org?

Yes. WordPress.org plugin hosting is free if you follow the Plugin Directory Guidelines and use GPL-compatible licensing.

Can I route orders to multiple team numbers?

Yes. Use Team Routing with Round robin or Region mode, then add one teammate per line in Team Numbers.

Can I track WhatsApp events in analytics?

Yes. Enable Analytics Tracking in settings to send events to GA4-compatible gtag and/or dataLayer.

How do I track WordPress.org downloads?

After approval, use your plugin page (including Advanced View) on WordPress.org for public stats and download history.

1.2.2

  • Updated ownership URLs to the active n-Qube domain.
  • Aligned WordPress.org contributor name with the submitting account.
  • Replaced short PHP/storage prefixes with the longer icchat prefix.
  • Moved flagged inline scripts and styles into enqueued assets.

1.2.1

  • Fixed Plugin Check i18n/domain warnings (text domain consistency and translators comments).
  • Hardened request input handling for flagged $_POST fields.
  • Reduced order list query cost by replacing meta_query with meta_key/meta_value where applicable.
  • Added languages/ directory for valid Domain Path.
  • Shortened short description to avoid readme parser trimming warning.

1.2.0

  • Added shipping-aware product modal flow.
  • Added team routing modes and improved admin UX.
  • Added configurable free-shipping areas tied to WooCommerce location setup.
  • Added analytics tracking options.
  • Added mobile UX improvements and accessibility updates.
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