Beskrivning
Watso is a clean, lightweight WhatsApp chat button plugin that seamlessly integrates with any WordPress website. Perfect for customer support teams, e-commerce stores, and service providers who want direct WhatsApp engagement with their visitors.
Why Choose Watso?
- ✔️ Clean design & seamless integration
- ✔️ No coding required – simple setup
- ✔️ 100% free, no premium versions
- ✔️ GDPR-friendly, SEO-friendly, and cache-compatible
- ✔️ Follows WordPress coding standards
Core Features
- 🔢 Multiple WhatsApp Accounts – Add unlimited numbers for teams or departments
- 🎯 UTM & Analytics Ready – Track clicks with Google Analytics & Meta
- 🌓 Dark Mode Detection – Automatically adapts to user’s theme preference
- 🛠 Smart Placement – 4 screen positions, fully responsive design
- 🎨 Full Customization – Colors, icons, borders, labels, and more
- 📆 Schedule Visibility – Set working hours or hide on holidays
- ⚡ Lightning Fast – Minimal JavaScript, works with all cache plugins
- ♿ Accessibility Built-in – Keyboard-friendly, WCAG compliant
🌍 Languages & Localization
Supported Languages:
* 🇬🇧 English (default)
* 🇫🇷 Français (French)
* 🇹🇷 Türkçe (Turkish)
Translation Ready:
* 🔧 POT files included for additional languages
* 📝 Community translations welcome
* 🌐 Easy localization with WordPress standards
Perfect For
- Customer support teams
- E-commerce & WooCommerce stores
- Service providers, consultants, agencies
- Anyone seeking real-time WhatsApp engagement
👨💻 Developer Friendly
- 💻 Clean, developer-friendly codebase
- ✅ Follows WordPress coding standards
- 🔧 Action hooks and filters for advanced customization
- 🌍 Translation ready with POT files included
Privacy Policy
Watso does not collect any personal data from your website visitors.
- Settings stored only in your WordPress database
- Analytics data is sent to Google Analytics/Meta only if you enable these features
- Visitors are redirected to the official WhatsApp application (Meta’s privacy policy applies)
Support
For support and documentation, please visit:
Credits
Watso is proudly developed by the Hosteva Developer team.
- WhatsApp is a trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Custom icons and UI designed exclusively for this plugin
- Built following WordPress standards for performance, security & compatibility
⭐ If you find this project useful, please consider giving it a GitHub star!
Skärmdumpar
Frontend WhatsApp button display 
Multi-number dropdown selection 
General settings panel 
Appearance customization options 
Numbers & titles management 
Schedule & visibility settings
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/watso-basic-chat/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ’Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the
Settings > Watso Chatscreen to configure the plugin - Add your WhatsApp number(s) and customize the appearance
- Save the settings and the chat button will appear on your website 🎉
Quick Setup
- Navigate to
Settings > Watso Chatin your WordPress admin - Enable the plugin in General Settings tab
- Add your WhatsApp number in the Numbers & Titles tab
- Customize the design in the Appearance & Colors tab
- Save changes and you’re done! ✅
Vanliga frågor
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Is this plugin completely free?
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Yes, Watso is 100% free with no premium versions or hidden fees.
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Can I add multiple WhatsApp numbers?
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Yes! You can add unlimited WhatsApp numbers. If you have more than one number, a dropdown menu will appear for visitors to choose from.
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Is it compatible with caching plugins?
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Yes, Watso is fully compatible with all major caching plugins including WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, and WP Super Cache.
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Absolutely! You can customize colors, icons, border radius, positions, and much more through the admin panel.
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Does it support dark mode?
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Yes, Watso automatically detects the user’s theme preference and adapts accordingly. You can also set custom icons for dark themes.
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Yes, you can set working hours and even hide the button on holidays through the scheduling feature.
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Is it mobile responsive?
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Yes, Watso is fully responsive and works perfectly on all devices and screen sizes.
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Does it track analytics?
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Yes, Watso supports Google Analytics, Universal Analytics, and Facebook Meta tracking with UTM parameters.
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Can the plugin be translated?
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Yes, Watso is translation-ready and includes POT files. It currently supports English, French, and Turkish with more languages coming soon.
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Does it affect website performance?
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No, Watso is lightweight and optimized for speed. It uses minimal JavaScript and won’t slow down your website.
Recensioner
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Ändringslogg
1.0.5
- Improved dark mode icon handling
- WordPress 6.8 compatibility update
- Admin panel UI enhancements
- Refined translation strings
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.0.1
- Rebranded to Hosteva
- Improved UTM tracking functionality
- Enhanced mobile responsiveness
- Bug fixes & performance improvements
- Updated documentation and links
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Multi-number support
- 4 positioning options
- Dark mode support
- Schedule management
- UTM & Meta tracking
- Cache compatibility
- Accessibility features
- Translation ready