=== ZenCommunity — Real-Time Community Plugin with Messaging, Feeds, Live Chat & Support System ===
Contributors: kodezen, tusharimran
Tags: Community, Support Ticket, Live Chat, Social network, User Group
Requires at least: 6.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://opensource.org/licenses/GPL-3.0

All-in-one WordPress community plugin: groups, posts, real-time chat, support tickets & live chat.

== Description ==
**The All-in-One WordPress Community Plugin for Groups, Social Feeds, Real-Time Chat, and Support**

ZenCommunity is the first WordPress community plugin that unifies groups, posts, support ticketing, and live chat into one native powerhouse. Build social, Facebook-style communities with real-time chat and posts, convert community posts into tracked support tickets, and offer instant live help — all inside your WordPress site.

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👉 [ZenCommunity Site](https://zencommunity.pro)
👉 [Unlock Premium Features](https://zencommunity.pro/pricing) 
👉 [Join Our Official Community](https://community.kodezen.com) 

=== Core Features at a Glance ===

==== Community Tool ====
* User-friendly UX 
* Unlimited groups/spaces
* User profiles
* Activity feeds
* Member controls
* Feeds
* Comments & reactions
* Real-time chat
* Notifications
* Privacy controls
* Mentions
* Hashtags
* Polls and surveys (Coming soon)
* Leaderboard (Coming soon)
* Bookmarks
* Branding options
* Welcome message
* Custom slugs
* Search
* Member directory
* File uploads
* GIF
* Emoji
* Media storage
* Role manager
* User approval
* Email summaries
* Dark & light mode (Coming soon)

==== Support Ticketing [PRO] ====
* Convert feed to tickets
* Ticket status tracking
* Ticket assignment
* Ticket stages (ongoing, solved, etc.)
* Ticket notifications
* Auto replies (Coming soon)

==== Live Chat [PRO] ====
* Customizable website live chat widget (Cross domain also supported)
* Multi-session handling
* Instant visitor support
* Real-time notifications
* File sharing
* 24/7 support system


ZenCommunity isn’t just another community plugin. It’s the *first WordPress solution* that combines the three strongest engagement systems — *Community, Real-Time Chat,* and *Support Tickets* — together in one place.

Most WordPress websites use 3–5 different tools to achieve what ZenCommunity does alone. That creates scattered conversations, missed messages, and poor user experience. ZenCommunity removes that problem completely.

By keeping community posts, chats, and support inside one system, your users stay connected, engaged, and supported without ever leaving your site.
Below are the core sections that show how ZenCommunity stands out.

=== Community Features — Your Full Social System Inside WordPress ===
ZenCommunity gives you everything needed to build a full, social-style community inside WordPress — no third-party platforms, no separate plugins.

==== Advanced Community Groups ====
Build public or private groups with full admin control. Groups can be used for LMS classes, client spaces, internal teams, membership circles, or interest-based communities. Each group has its own feed, members, and settings.

==== Facebook-Style Posting & Engagement ====
Your members can publish posts, attach media, use @mentions, comment, reply, react, and follow discussions. The interface feels familiar, simple, and fast — encouraging users to talk and stay active.

==== Real-Time Community Chat ====
ZenCommunity includes built-in chat inside groups. Members can start private one-to-one chats or chat as a group with typing indicators, read status, file sharing, and notifications. Conversations stay active without page reloads.

==== User Profiles & Activity Tracking ====
Each user gets a profile with activity, groups, posts, and engagement. This makes your community feel more personal and interactive.

==== Community Growth Features ====
Hashtags, polls, surveys, leaderboards, bookmarks, and email summaries help keep engagement high. Members always have a reason to come back.

==== Admin Control & Community Safety ====
Moderators can manage posts, approve members, customize branding, set privacy rules, and control roles. You decide how open or private each group should be.

=== Support Ticketing — Full Helpdesk Inside Your Community ===
ZenCommunity includes a complete support ticketing system connected directly to your community and chats.

==== Convert Posts Into Support Tickets ====
If a user posts a question that needs deeper help, convert it into a ticket with one click — no platform switching.

==== Clear Ticket Assignments ====
Assign each ticket to a responsible team member so the right person handles the issue. This reduces confusion and improves response time.

==== Status Tracking ====
Each ticket has clear stages (new, ongoing, solved, etc.) so both sides can follow progress. Your support team stays organized, and users always know what’s happening.

==== Personal Support Chat on Each Ticket ====
Tickets include an instant one-to-one chat. Users don’t need email or external help desks — everything is live and inside your site.

==== Smart Notifications ====
Both users and team members get notifications when ticket updates happen. Nothing gets lost.

==== Auto Replies ====
Helpful for off-hours, acknowledgment messages, or routing requests.

=== Live Chat — Instant Help That Converts Visitors ===
ZenCommunity includes a built-in real-time live chat widget for your entire site.

==== Customizable Widget ====
Add your supporter’s name, photo, availability status, and greeting message. This makes your support feel personal and trustworthy.

==== Instant Visitor Support ====
Visitors can start chatting immediately. Control visitor login or anonymous chat.

==== Multi-Session Handling= ===
Support agents can handle multiple conversations at once without losing track.

==== Real-Time Notifications & File Sharing ====
Send and receive files instantly, get notified when new messages arrive, and keep the conversation going smoothly.

==== 24/7 Support System ====
The widget stays active at all times, so users always have access to help.


=== Who ZenCommunity Helps ===
ZenCommunity fits a wide range of websites and business types:

* LMS websites (students + instructors)
* Membership sites
* Local groups & communities
* Agencies
* SaaS companies
* E-commerce stores
* Service providers
* Creators & educators
* Internal teams & organizations

===🔥 Deep Academy LMS Integration ===
ZenCommunity connects directly with [Academy LMS](https://academylms.net) to automate all your course activities inside your community — without any extra work from the admin.
When this integration is enabled, key Academy LMS events automatically create posts in your ZenCommunity groups. This means your learners stay updated, active, and informed without any manual posting.

==== What Automatically Gets Shared ====
ZenCommunity can post updates in your community when any of the following events happen inside Academy LMS:

* Course Enrolled
* Course Complete
* Course Announcements
* User Question
* Question Answer
* Lesson Update
* Quiz Start
* Quiz End

This makes ZenCommunity the **perfect LMS community plugin.**

=== ⚡ Performance & Reliability ===

* ZenCommunity is built for speed:
* No external tools
* No outside servers
* No extra apps
* Everything loads inside WordPress
* Real-time updates with lightweight scripts
The plugin is optimized for both small sites and enterprise-level communities.

=== 🛠 Admin Tools ===

Site admins get:

* A single dashboard for groups, posts, tickets, and chats
* Role-based permissions
* Community moderation controls
* Branding settings
* Full visibility into engagement and support activity

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

=  Does ZenCommunity support real-time chat? = 
Yes. Both group and private chats are real-time.
= Can I convert posts into support tickets? =
Yes — any post or chat can become a ticket with one click.
=Does it work with LMS platforms?=
Yes, especially with Academy LMS where it integrates deeply.
= Is live chat included? =
A full live chat widget is included but it's our Pro Features
= Is this a complete WordPress community plugin? =
Yes. It covers groups, posts, chat, and support — all together.

== Screenshots ==
1. Community Feed
2. Create Posts, Polls & More
3. Private Messaging
4. Support Ticketing
5. Live Chat

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 - 11/12/2025 =
* Added - Post feeling option.
* Added - Post background color option.
* Added - Post reaction support.
* Added - Editor Emoji support.
* Added - Comment reaction.
* Added - Support chat editor support.
* Added - Dark and light theme mode support.
* Added - Dark and light theme mode color settings. 
* Improved - Support widget navigation.
* Improved - All page loader.
* Fixed - Support chat, Community chat, ticket conversation responsive issue.
* Fixed - Editor toolbar options and content copy paste issue. 

= 1.0.9 - 07/12/2025 =
* Added - Feed post sorting.
* Improved - Asset optimization for page loading.
* Fixed - Group feed post updating on switching groups.
* Fixed - Email Notification issue.

= 1.0.8 - 03/12/2025 =
* Improved - Groups data fetching loader.
* Fixed - WP v6.9 related page blank issues.
* Fixed - Sidebar empty links issue.
* Fixed - Email template modal responsive issue.
* Fixed - Notification on group settings save.
* Fixed - Login form field auto complete issue.
* Fixed - Support note update issue.
* Fixed - Support live chat data fetching issue.
* Fixed - Support live chat filtering issue.

= 1.0.7 - 02/12/2025 =
* Added - Learndash integration.
* Added - Feed post comment and reply edit and delete option.
* Added - Support agent notes option. 
* Improved - Email Notification Editor support.
* Improved - Support live chat filter system.

= 1.0.6 - 27/11/2025 =
* Fixed - DB Prefix conflict issues

= 1.0.5 - 27/11/2025 =
* Fixed - User name undefined issue on ticket.
* Fixed - User Name and message undefined issue on community messaging.
* Fixed - ORG recommended issues.

= 1.0.4 - 23/11/2025 =
* Fixed - Community message page blank.
* Fixed - Navigation to previous page and retain if any filter exists issue fixed on ticket
* Fixed - User ticket history scrolling issue fixed
* Fixed - Translation issue.

= 1.0.3 - 17/11/2025 =
* Added - Ticket message html content support added
* Added - User tickets links
* Added - Ticket note for support member
* Fixed - Socket message deliver issue fixed
* Fixed - Tickets Pagination issue fixed

= 1.0.2 - 05/11/2025 =
* Added - User note on ticketing.
* Added - Attachment upload support.
* Added - Academy LMS integration.
* Improved - Mention member on post.
* Improved - Support Messaging message UI.
* Fixed - Ticket filtering system.
* Fixed - Message updating issue through socket.

= 1.0.1 - 04/11/2025 =
* Added - Live Chat.
* Added - Group messaging.
* Added - Voice messaging support.
* Improved - Group functionality and UI.
* Improved - Settings functionality.
* Fixed - Socket messaging issue.
* Fixed - Feed comment issue.
* Fixed - Community message duplication issue fixed.

= 1.0.0 - 03/11/2025 =
* Added - Space creation and management.
* Added - Group Creation and management.
* Added - Support ticket system.
* Added - Community messaging.

== Upgrade Notice ==
