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StatusDot

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Description

StatusDot helps you show whether you’re Open, Busy, Closed, or temporarily Idle — using a simple dot indicator that updates automatically.

Configure a weekly schedule (supports HH:MM), optionally enable Busy mode, or override everything with Force Closed or Open 24/7. You can also start an Idle override (“Back in…”) timer when you’re away.

StatusDot can show status text + a live countdown, for example:
Open now — Closes in 04:52:14

Updates are handled via lightweight AJAX polling, so visitors see changes without a full page refresh.

Place it anywhere using the shortcode. Multiple instances per page are supported.

Features

  • Weekly opening hours (HH:MM, including minutes)
  • Status modes:
    • Use Opening Hours (Weekly Schedule)
    • Force Closed
    • Open 24/7
  • Manual Busy mode (orange status)
  • Idle override (“Back in…”) with start/stop and countdown
  • Display options:
    • Toggle status text (Open/Busy/Closed)
    • Toggle countdown label + time per state (Closes in / Opens in / Back in)
    • Separator selection (-, —, |, •)
  • Live countdown to the next opening/closing moment
  • AJAX-based live updates (configurable refresh interval)
  • Unlimited shortcodes per page
  • Works with major page builders (Gutenberg, Elementor, etc.)
  • Lightweight and dependency-free

Shortcode

Basic usage:
[statusdot]

Optional attributes:
[statusdot id=”header” refresh=”30″]

  • id – Optional unique identifier (useful for targeting with custom CSS). Default: header
  • refresh – Refresh interval in seconds (default: 30)
  1. Upload the statusdot folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate the plugin via Plugins Installed Plugins
  3. Go to Settings StatusDot
  4. Configure your opening hours and display options
  5. Add the shortcode anywhere on your site
  1. Frontend open / busy / closed status with countdown

    Frontend open / busy / closed status with countdown

  2. Settings page (schedule + display options)

    Settings page (schedule + display options)

Can I use the shortcode multiple times on one page?

Yes. You can use the shortcode unlimited times. Each instance updates independently.

Can I override the schedule?

Yes. Use Force Closed, Open 24/7, Busy mode, or the Idle override timer.

Does it work with page builders?

Yes. StatusDot works with Gutenberg, Elementor, and other builders.

Does it affect performance?

StatusDot is lightweight and only makes a small AJAX request at the interval you set.

Are additional features available?

An optional extended version of the plugin includes advanced scheduling and customization features.

2.1.0

  • New: Display options (status text + countdown label/time toggles)
  • New: Separator selection (-, —, |, •)
  • New: Idle override (Back in…) with start/stop
  • Improved: Weekly schedule supports HH:MM (minutes)
  • Improved: Instant refresh after saving settings
  • UI polish and WordPress.org compliance fixes

2.0.1

  • Add basic status text and countdown to the free version
  • Improve shortcode copy/paste formatting
  • Minor readme improvements

2.0.0

  • Licensing integration (optional upgrade)
  • Code quality improvements
  • WordPress.org compatibility fixes
  • Performance improvements

1.0.0

  • Initial release
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