Chat plugin for WordPress

ImbaChat
3 min readJul 12, 2021

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WordPress widgets allow you to add various additional functions (blocks) to your website or blog, for example, navigation bars, dynamic elements, visualizations, live chat widgets, ads, social media tools, like built-in messenger or group chat plugins. You can add them without editing the source code of the page, or more precisely, the WordPress template.

Items inserted this way can appear (by default) in the sidebar (left, right, or both sides at the same time) or in the footer. Depending on the template you have, there may be more or fewer areas and the number of default widgets.

All options related to adding such elements are available right in the WordPress admin panel. You can use the ready-made widgets available from the first start of WordPress, or extend the CMS with additional ones, for example, by installing plugins, changing the template with additional widgets, or by entering your own content/widget scripts. Everything is done with a simple tool in the Widgets section, without editing template files.

The ImbaChat widget is a chat plugin widget for WordPress. It combines such features as live chat support, group chat, private chat, video chat, and others. It is expanding its range of integrations with different WordPress themes constantly. Some of them:

BUDDYPRESS INTEGRATION

Our chat integrates with one of the popular social plugins, BuddyPress.

Available functions:

Button on the member’s page

When the plugin is installed, the Send a message button will appear on the member’s page, which will open a dialogue with the user. This button can be restricted by access.

Button on a user page

When the user opens the profile page of another user, there will be a button to write a message, similar to the top item, this button is also restricted for access.

Integration with BuddyPress groups

If you enable the group’s option in the Buddypress plugin settings, then when joining a group, users on the group page will see the Join group button, by clicking which group chats for this group will open.

Messages page

If you activate the BuddyPress option, which activates the ability to send messages to the user, then on the Messages page you will see our built-in chat, in which you will see all your contacts and will be able to correspond.

The above options, except for the messages page, can be disabled in the WordPress admin panel on the Imbachat-> integration settings page.

SWEET DATE INTEGRATION

This is a WordPress dating site plugin. A convenient and secure chat is important for such sites. Moderation, private chat, video, and audio calling features are essential for a quality dating platform. The user can delete unwanted messages in his dialogues, just as the administrator can delete unwanted messages and ban unscrupulous users.

WCFM Marketplace INTEGRATION

This is also a WordPress plugin that is intended to create a marketplace platform. It is a platform on which people can trade their goods or services with each other. Such a site is unthinkable without a chat because the seller and the buyer need to negotiate the terms of purchase, delivery, and payment. Chat is the fastest and most accessible communication channel for users. The file-sharing function will allow sellers and buyers to send additional photos, videos, or any documents about the product.

ImbaChat is a free chat plugin for WordPress. This widget helps to create a web community and improve the user experience.

How to install the chat plugin on the WordPress website?

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