=== Contact Form to Chat Apps | Click to Chat to Order - FormyChat ===
Contributors: wppool, azizultex, wpdarkmode, iamjafran, devsabbirahmed, shahreyar46, sharifdev
Tags: whatsapp chat, woocommerce whatsapp, click to chat, whatsapp business, live chat
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 2.15.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Connect contact forms and WooCommerce to WhatsApp by live click to chat. Send form data to WhatsApp Business for instant customer engagement

== Description ==

**FormyChat (WhatsApp Contact Form)** allows you to send WordPress contact form submissions directly to your WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business account. It also provides a quick and easy floating chat button that allows visitors to send form data instantly through WhatsApp.

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FormyChat connects your WordPress contact forms with WhatsApp to simplify lead collection. The plugin supports automatic redirection to WhatsApp Web for desktop users and WhatsApp Mobile for smartphones. It also supports CRM integrations, native lead storage and management in your WordPress. That’s why, this live chat plugin with WhatsApp integration makes form submissions easier to access and manage leads without relying on email notifications.

[youtube https://youtu.be/bjJcWoY-8zA?rel=0]

WhatsApp is a registered trademark of [Meta](https://www.meta.com/).

== Quick and Easy Integration Between WhatsApp and WordPress ==
FormyChat is a simple, powerful, easy-to-use, 100% beginner-friendly WordPress form integration plugin that connects your contact forms directly to WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business. It collects form submission data and sends it instantly to your chosen WhatsApp number.

All form submissions sent through WhatsApp are also saved in your WordPress dashboard as leads. This allows you to track detailed message directories and maintain a full record of customer interactions. FormyChat works as a reliable WhatsApp notification plugin for WordPress sites.


== Form Integrations ==
FormyChat connects seamlessly with popular WordPress form and CRM plugins, which allows you to send form submissions directly to WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business. You can integrate forms in **two ways**:

**1. Floating Chat Widget**
Display a floating chat widget that lets visitors submit messages quickly. Leads collected through this chat button are sent directly to WhatsApp.

* **Compatible with:**
 * FormyChat (native form)
 * Contact Form 7
 * WPForms
 * Gravity Forms
 * Ninja Forms
 * Fluent Forms

**2. Embedded Form**

Embed any of your existing form and send submissions directly to WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business.

* **Compatible with:**
 * Contact Form 7
 * WPForms
 * Gravity Forms
 * Ninja Forms

== Additional Integrations ==
 FormyChat now includes **FluentCRM integration** which allows you to sync leads directly with your CRM system for follow-up and segmentation.

* **Upcoming integrations include**:
 * MailPoet (upcoming)
 * Google Sheets (upcoming)
 * Webhooks (upcoming)

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== Free Features ==
* **Greetings popup (Welcome popup):** 
Grab your visitor’s attention by welcoming them with a personalized greetings popup. You can choose your desired template, and customize the heading, popup message, heading size, message size, colors, font, and on-click action.

* **Floating Contact Form Icon:** 
Embed the WhatsApp contact form on any page with a customizable WhatsApp chat button. Your users can click on the floating chat icon and submit their info. You can choose between different sizes and alignment options for the button. Send data from the WordPress form to WhatsApp, including Business accounts in style.

* **Call to Action:** 
Modify the call-to-action button text and font size to suit your design preferences and maintain consistent branding.

*  **Customizable Popup Contact Form:** 
Design your popup contact form with flexible styling options. Take advantage of multiple font styles, edit the header text, footer text and submit button label to fit your website’s look and feel.

* **Access submitted contact details:** 
View all form submissions directly from your WordPress dashboard. Each entry includes submission date, name, email, contact number and message details for easier tracking.

* **Merge Tags and Preset Messages:** 
Use dynamic merge tags such as {url} or {title} to personalize your outgoing WhatsApp messages. These tags automatically pull information like the page URL or title. Preset messages allow you to save commonly used responses and manage customer interactions.

* **Disable Contact Form 7 Email Notifications:**
Don’t want to use any third-party SMTP plugin for CF7 forms? Enable this feature to disable the email notification for your selected Contact Form 7 form and use FormyChat CF7 integration without any SMPT setup.

* **Easy Setup Wizard:** 
Use the built-in setup wizard to create your first floating contact form within 2-minutes. FormyChat’s default templates make configuration simple for all users, including beginners.

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== Ultimate Features ==
* **Unlimited Widgets and Customization:**
Create and manage multiple WhatsApp chat widgets across your website. Assign different chat buttons or widgets to specific pages to match your needs. You can also  easily duplicate an existing widget to create a new one with similar settings.

* **Multi-Agent Live Chat:** 
Create multiple agents with different WhatsApp (including WhatsApp Business) numbers in a popup dialog. Each agent can have a customized profile, including details like working hours, daily roster, avatar, and name tag (upcoming). You can even load the form when users click on an agent for seamless interaction.

* **Duplicate Widgets:**
Efficiently duplicate existing widgets to create a new one. It's as easy as saying 1,2,3!


== Smart Triggers & Targeting ==
* **Time Delay:**
Display the widget when a set amount of time is passed after the page is loaded. No pressure, just convenience.

* **Page Scroll:**
Display the widget once a visitor has scrolled a certain percentage (e.g., 25%) of the page. Pop it when the attention is peak!

* **Exit Intent:**
Display the widget when a visitor is about to leave the page. Engage when it matters the most.

* **Exclude Contact Form Widget:**
Exclude any contact form widget from selected pages or posts for more control over placement and display.

* **FluentCRM Integration:**
Connect FormyChat with FluentCRM and manage all your WhatsApp leads inside WordPress like a pro. Automatically sync every submission into your chosen FluentCRM contact fields, including tags and lists. You can also map form fields (Email, Name, Phone, etc.) to FluentCRM contact fields.

* **Google Analytics (GTM: Click Track):**
With this feature, you can track the click details with Google Tag Manager. You have to activate the feature and configure the Google Tag Manager to track your website.


== 💬 More WhatsApp-centric features ==

* **WhatsApp Web Redirection for Desktop:**
Automatically open WhatsApp Web when users contact you from a desktop device. This provides a consistent experience for both mobile and desktop visitors.

* **Personalized Preset Messages:**
Create and save preset message templates. Include line breaks and personalized content to improve communication efficiency.

* **Country Code Selection:** 
Allow users to select their country code before entering their phone number. This ensures accurate lead collection from international visitors.


== Widget Customization ==

* **Custom Icon and Size:**
Set any custom icon for your WhatsApp chat button and adjust its size to fit your site layout.

* **Custom Position:**
Manually adjust the icon’s position using top, bottom, left or right coordinates for precise placement.

* **Customizable Call-to-Action Bubble:**
Modify **bubble text, color** and **background** to match your website’s theme.

* **Premium Fonts and Layout Options:**
Choose from a variety of **premium fonts** to customize your chat widget’s appearance. Adjust form size and dimensions to suit your layout.


== Greetings popup customization ==

* **Premium Template Style**: 
Access the premium popup templates and greet your visitors in style.

* **Custom Heading & Message Size**: 
Customize the heading and popup message size exactly as you wish.

* **Premium Fonts**: 
Customize the popup with your favorite font and add a personalized look to the popup.

* **Customize On-Click Action**: 
You can customize whether the popup will open the form on-click or redirect the user to WhatsApp.

== 📑 Lead Management ==
* **Access Leads and Details:**  
  View all submitted messages and form data from a centralized dashboard. Each record includes submission **date, name, email, contact number** and **message details**.

* **Metadata and Filtering:**  
  Access additional data such as form type or widget name. Filter, sort and search records by **date range, form name** or **keyword**.

* **Export as CSV:**  
  Download collected leads in CSV format for offline storage or reporting.

== 📨 Email Notifications ==
* Send contact form submissions to email alongside WhatsApp chat. Give yourself the luxury of receiving leads on multiple platforms and stay on top of your game.

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=== 🔥 More Awesome Plugins ===
If you like FormyChat, then consider checking out our other awesome plugins:

* 🌓 **[WP Dark Mode](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-dark-mode/)**:
Use the WP Dark Mode plugin to create a stunning dark version for your WordPress website. WP Dark Mode works automatically without going into any complicated settings.

* 🟢 **[Google Sheets to WP Table](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sheets-to-wp-table-live-sync/)**:
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* 🔄 **[Manage WooCommerce Inventory from Google Sheets](https://wordpress.org/plugins/stock-sync-with-google-sheet-for-woocommerce/)**: 
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* 🛒 **[Manage Order with Google Sheets](https://wordpress.org/plugins/order-sync-with-google-sheets-for-woocommerce/)**:
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== Installation ==
1. Navigate to WP Dashboard>Plugins and search "FormyChat". Install and activate the plugin.
2. Provide your WhatsApp number to receive form responses.
3. Customize the widget and contact form.
4. Save the widget to get started.

You can also follow our step-by-step installation guide:

[youtube https://youtu.be/bjJcWoY-8zA?rel=0]

== Privacy Policy ==
FormyChat uses [Appsero](https://appsero.com) SDK to collect some telemetry data upon user's confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster & make product improvements.

Appsero SDK **does not gather any data by default.** The SDK only starts gathering basic telemetry data **when a user allows it via the admin notice**. We collect the data to ensure a great user experience for all our users. 

Integrating Appsero SDK **DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY** start gathering data, **without confirmation from users in any case.**

Learn more about how [Appsero collects and uses this data](https://appsero.com/privacy-policy/).

Additionally read the WPPOOL [privacy policy](https://wppool.dev/privacy-policy/).

WhatsApp is a registered trademark and brand by Meta. 

=== Frequently Asked Questions ===
= How to send WordPress form entries to WhatsApp? =
Getting started with the plugin is extremely simple. Activate the plugin, provide your WhatsApp number, customize the widget, and activate the contact form to get started.

= How to Connect Contact Form 7, WPForm, Gravity Form, Fluent Form, etc to WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business accounts? =
There are two ways to send your preferred form leads directly to your WhatsApp account. You can either do it from **Contact Form 7 / WPForms / Gravity Forms / Fluent Forms** settings by adding your WhatsApp number and enabling the WhatsApp redirection or you can select your **Contact Form 7 / WPForms / Gravity Forms / Fluent Forms**  form , from the plugin settings to get a floating contact form.

= Can I use my own icon for the floating button? =
Yes, you can use your own icon as the floating button.

= How many contact form submission leads can I access? =
With the Free version, you can access up to 20 submissions from the Leads menu.

= Can I customize the contact form? =
FormyChat Premium version allows tons of detailed customization features. You can edit different form information including header text, submit button text, and form size.

= How can I collect leads through the plugin? =
The plugin automatically collects and sends the contact information from the form directly to your WhatsApp account. You can also access the leads through the plugin dashboard. Not only that. You can access different form submission data and metadata and export them in CSV format.

= How to add WhatsApp form to a WordPress page or post? =
You can use our Contact Form 7 integration to do that. Once you enable WhatsApp redirection on your CF7 form, you can place the WhatsApp form on any page/post of your WordPress site.

= How to solve the "Contact Form 7 forms not redirecting to WhatsApp" issue? =
Please make sure that you have a proper SMTP setup on your website. WhatsApp redirection for CF7 forms does not work without an SMTP setup. 

= Do I need to know any programming language for using this plugin? =
No coding knowledge is required for using this plugin.

= Whom do I contact for any kind of support? =
Please post your queries on WordPress Support thread (https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/social-contact-form/).


== Screenshots ==
1. FormyChat  
2. Setup Page  
3. Icon Customization  
4. Floating Form Customization  
5. Completing Setup  
6. Contact Form Leads  
7. Lead Details: Form Information  
8. Lead Details: Meta Data  
9. Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to WhatsApp


== Changelog ==

= 2.15.6 - 24 Jun, 2026 =
* **Enhancement:** Minor bug fixes and enhancements.

= 2.15.5 - 03 Jun, 2026 =
* **Enhancement:** Enhanced compatibility to support WordPress 7.0

= 2.15.4 - 24 May, 2026 =
* **Improvement:** Enhance security and minor bug fixing.

= 2.15.3 - 20 Apr, 2026 =
* **New:** Added an option to disable sending form leads to WhatsApp.
* **New:** Added support for manually creating dropdown fields and displaying them in the floating widget for the FormyChat form.
* **New:** Added an option to configure and enable reCAPTCHA in the floating widget for the FormyChat form.
* **New:** Added an option to configure and enable Cloudflare Turnstile in the floating widget for the FormyChat form.

= 2.15.2 - 5 Apr, 2026 =
* **New:** Added option to send form leads to WhatsApp groups.
* **New:** Introduced multilingual support for popular languages using .po and .mo files.

= 2.15.1 - 9 Feb, 2026 =
* **New:** Added POT file & made the entire plugin text translatable.
* **Improvement:** Enhance security and minor bug fixing.


= 2.15.0 - 24 Dec, 2025 =
* **New: Google Sheets integration:**
You can now **automatically send leads to Google Sheets**. All collected leads are synced in real time to make it easier to track, manage, and analyze your data in one place.
* **New: Floating Widget Display Controls (Mobile & Desktop):**
Added responsive display options for the floating widget. You can now **choose whether the widget appears on mobile, desktop, or both**, with easy hide/show controls for better UX and conversion optimization.
  
  = 2.14.0 - 4 Dec, 2025 =
* **New:** WooCommerce integration - WhatsApp button on shop and product pages with product data
  placeholders.

= 2.13.0 - 25 Nov, 2025 =
* **New:** Added MailChimp integration with FormyChat.
* **Improvement:** Enhanced MailChimp and FluentCRM field mapping to avoid map-conflicts.

For older changelog entries, please see the [additional changelog.txt file](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/social-contact-form/trunk/changelog.txt) delivered with the plugin.