Looking for an easy way to let your website visitors chat with you on WhatsApp? Look no further! The Simple WhatsApp Chat Button plugin by WebCzar has just received a major update — and it’s now smarter, more flexible, and even easier to use.
🔥 Plugin Overview
Simple WhatsApp Chat Button is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to display a floating WhatsApp button on your website. With just a click, visitors can start chatting with you directly on WhatsApp — no need to search for your contact or scan QR codes!
This plugin is ideal for:
- Freelancers
- Customer support agents
- E-commerce stores
- Consultants and coaches
- Service providers
✅ Key Features
💬 Direct WhatsApp Chat Button
Let users initiate a conversation directly through WhatsApp with your pre-configured number and custom welcome message.
🕐 Online/Offline Detection (Smart Timing)
Automatically show “We are online” or “We are offline” based on the current time and day.
📅 Day-Wise Timing Controls
Set different opening and closing times for each day of the week — perfect for businesses with custom working hours.
🚫 Disable Specific Days
Not working on weekends? No problem. You can completely disable the WhatsApp button on selected days (e.g., Saturday & Sunday).
🎯 Position Options
Choose where the button appears:
- Bottom Right (default)
- Bottom Left
- Top Right
- Top Left
🎨 Customize Icon Color
Match the WhatsApp icon with your website theme using a simple color picker.
🆕 What’s New in Version 4.0?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ Weekday Enable/Disable Toggle | Choose which days you’re open for chat |
| 🕘 Day-Specific Time Ranges | Define working hours for each day separately |
| 🎨 Improved Settings UI | Clean and user-friendly interface |
| ⚙️ More Robust Logic | Accurate online/offline detection across time zones |
⚙️ How to Install and Set It Up
📥 Step 1: Install the Plugin
- Download the plugin ZIP file from the link below
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the
.zipfile and click Install Now - Activate the plugin
🧩 Step 2: Configure Your Settings
Go to Settings → WhatsApp Chat, and:
- ✅ Enter your WhatsApp number with country code (e.g.,
919812345678) - 💬 Add a default welcome message
- 📅 Enable or disable each day using checkboxes
- ⏰ Set open and close time for each enabled day
- 🎨 Choose your icon color and screen position
- 💾 Click Save Changes
Done! Your floating WhatsApp chat button will now automatically display based on your configured schedule.