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Zozo Chat

by Nicolae Florescu

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Description

Zozo Chat adds a simple live chat to your WordPress site that works immediately after activation.

Works on shared hosting

The free version uses standard WordPress REST APIs and does not require any external services, background processes, or special server configuration.

Features

  • Handles multiple conversations simultaneously
  • Near real-time message updates using REST
  • Frontend chat widget for visitors
  • Admin chat interface inside WordPress
  • No Node.js or WebSockets required
  • Compatible with shared hosting environments

How it works

  • Visitors open the chat widget, enter an email address which is validated before starting the conversation
  • Messages are sent from the frontend chat widget to the site administrator
  • Administrators can handle multiple conversations simultaneously from the WordPress dashboard
  • Message exchanges are handled via WordPress REST endpoints
  1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/ or install it via Plugins > Add New.
  2. Activate the plugin.
  3. Open the chat widget on the frontend or view conversations in the WordPress admin area.
  4. The /source-code directory contains the full, human-readable React source and configuration files (Vite, TS, etc.). To verify the build, navigate to that folder and run npm install && npm run build.
  1. Visitor enters an email address to start a conversation

    Visitor enters an email address to start a conversation

  2. Visitor enters the validation code

    Visitor enters the validation code

  3. Chat window with no messages yet, waiting for an agent to connect while the user can leave messages

    Chat window with no messages yet, waiting for an agent to connect while the user can leave messages

  4. Chat window after the first message is sent

    Chat window after the first message is sent

  5. Admin window with the new conversation listed

    Admin window with the new conversation listed

  6. Chat window showing the inactivity countdown before automatic closure

    Chat window showing the inactivity countdown before automatic closure

  7. Chat window when the visitor wants to close the conversation, but clisk on Cancel

    Chat window when the visitor wants to close the conversation, but clisk on Cancel

  8. Admin window after the agent closes the conversation. The Delete button appears

    Admin window after the agent closes the conversation. The Delete button appears

  9. Chat window notifying the visitor that the conversation was closed by the agent

    Chat window notifying the visitor that the conversation was closed by the agent

  10. Admin window showing multiple conversations

    Admin window showing multiple conversations

  11. User verification email code

    User verification email code

  12. Site admin email notification that a new chat was started by a visitor

    Site admin email notification that a new chat was started by a visitor

  13. Visitor email notification to confirm that an agent joined the conversation

    Visitor email notification to confirm that an agent joined the conversation

  14. Visitor email confirmation that the conversation was closed, with a transcript attached

    Visitor email confirmation that the conversation was closed, with a transcript attached

  15. The transcript attached to the email

    The transcript attached to the email

Does this require WebSockets or Node.js?

No. The free version runs on regular shared hosting and uses REST APIs.

Can it handle multiple chats at the same time?

Yes. Multiple conversations can be handled concurrently from the admin interface.

Is there a Pro version?

This plugin is using REST APIs that will make it work as it is on any shared hosting. Optionally, a Pro edition using WebSokets may be available separately on the authors page and can require a server capable of running Node.js and WebSockets.

Does this plugin collect personal data?

Yes. The plugin collects an email address provided by visitors in order to enable communication with the site administrator. This data is stored on the site and is not sent to third-party services by the free version.

How long are conversations stored?

Conversations may be automatically closed after 30 days of age. Closed conversations and related data may be removed after 60 days to reduce database size.

Where can I get support?

Support for the free version is provided via the WordPress.org support forums.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
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