Title: Wally – AI-Powered Conversational Search for WordPress Author: AIDev Published: March 27, 2025 Last modified: July 11, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/wally-ai-chat-agent/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3262496) # Wally – AI-Powered Conversational Search for WordPress By [AIDev](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jbkropp/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent.2.1.0.zip) * [Details](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wally-ai-chat-agent/#description) * [Reviews](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wally-ai-chat-agent/#reviews) * [Installation](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wally-ai-chat-agent/#installation) * [Development](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wally-ai-chat-agent/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent/) ## Description Wally is an AI-powered conversational search tool for your WordPress site that enables visitors to search your site content through natural conversation. With Wally, you can provide instant, accurate answers to visitor questions based on your website content. **Note: This plugin requires a Wally API key to function. You can sign up for a free account at [trywally.ai](https://www.trywally.ai).** #### Key Features * **AI-Powered Conversational Search**: Add a modern, customizable search widget to your WordPress site * **Content Indexing**: Automatically index your WordPress content with Wally’s AI system * **Easy Setup**: Connect your site in minutes with a simple API key * **Customizable Appearance**: Adjust the search widget to match your site’s design * **Auto-Sync Option**: Keep your search tool up-to-date with your latest content #### How It Works 1. Install and activate the Wally plugin 2. Sign up for a Wally account at [trywally.ai](https://www.trywally.ai) and get your API key 3. Enter your API key in the Wally settings page 4. Index your content with Wally 5. Enable the search widget 6. Your visitors can now search your content through conversation! #### Privacy and Data Handling Wally connects to our service to provide AI-powered conversational search functionality. Here’s what you should know about data handling: * **Content Indexing**: When you index content, your posts, pages, and attached PDFs are sent to our service to train the search assistant. * **Search Data**: Visitor search conversations are processed by our service to generate responses. * **WordPress Metadata**: Basic site information (site name, URL, admin email) is shared with our service for account management. * **User Consent**: The search widget is opt-in for your visitors – they choose when to interact with it. For more information, please see our [Terms of Service](https://www.trywally.ai/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.trywally.ai/privacy). ### External services Wally connects to our service at trywally.ai to provide AI-powered conversational search functionality for your website visitors. The plugin connects to the following external services: 1. **Wally API Service ( https://www.trywally.ai)**: This service processes your website content and provides AI conversational search functionality. – When indexing content, your posts, pages, and PDF attachments are sent to this service. – When visitors use the search widget, their search messages are sent to this service to generate responses. – Basic site information (name, URL, admin email) is sent for account management purposes. – This service is needed for the core functionality of the plugin to work. – Terms of Service: https://www.trywally.ai/terms – Privacy Policy: https://www.trywally. ai/privacy ### Privacy Policy Wally connects to our service at trywally.ai to provide AI-powered conversational search functionality for your website visitors. The plugin collects and processes the following data: 1. **Website Content**: Your posts, pages, and PDF attachments are sent to our service when you index content. 2. **Site Information**: Basic site information (name, URL, description, admin email, WordPress version) is shared for account management. 3. **Search Conversations**: Visitor search conversations are processed by our service to generate responses. All data is transmitted securely using HTTPS. For complete details on how we handle data, please see our [Privacy Policy](https://www.trywally.ai/privacy). This plugin uses cookies or local storage for search session management. Visitors who use the search widget implicitly consent to this storage. If you disable or remove this plugin, no new data will be sent to our service, but you may need to delete existing data through your Wally dashboard. ## Installation 1. Upload the `wally` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress 3. Go to the Wally settings page in your WordPress admin 4. Sign up for a Wally account at [trywally.ai](https://www.trywally.ai) if you haven’t already 5. Enter your API key in the settings page and click “Verify Key” 6. Once verified, click “Index Content Now” to send your content to Wally 7. Enable the search widget using the toggle switch 8. The search widget will now appear on your site! ## FAQ ### Do I need an account to use Wally? Yes, you need to create an account at [trywally.ai](https://www.trywally.ai) to get an API key, which is required for the plugin to function. ### Is Wally free to use? Wally offers both free and paid plans. Please visit [our pricing page](https://www.trywally.ai/pricing) for current information. ### What content does Wally index? Wally indexes your published posts and pages, along with any PDF attachments. It does not index draft content, comments, or other content types unless specifically configured. ### How often should I index my content? You can either manually index your content whenever you make significant changes, or enable the auto-sync feature to automatically index new or updated content. ### Can I customize the appearance of the search widget? Yes, you can customize the appearance of the search widget from your Wally dashboard at [trywally.ai](https://www.trywally.ai/dashboard/agents). ### What data does Wally collect from my visitors? Wally collects search conversations to provide responses. It does not collect personal information from your visitors unless they explicitly provide it in the search. See our [Privacy Policy](https://www.trywally.ai/privacy) for more details. ### Is Wally GDPR compliant? Yes, Wally is designed with privacy in mind and is GDPR compliant. We provide tools to help you comply with GDPR requirements, including data export and deletion capabilities. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8c1b58c7afb34bcf6cab17106600cf875c8b818f80f9708dc42e1d2c68e31af0? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Super intuitive](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/super-intuitive-7/)󠁿 [maxdworin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/maxdworin/) April 14, 2025 There are a lot of AI chatbots out there — and I have tried a few. None are as intuitive and as easy-to-use as Wally. The setup process is a breeze and I was able to get my site indexed and my chatbot up and running in just a few clicks. Nice work. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/889eb83795c0edf5b891b9ffbe57d6213298a411e33786b53313aa05d2d42879? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Works great and easy to install](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-great-and-easy-to-install-4/)󠁿 [AIDev](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jbkropp/) March 28, 2025 I’ve been testing a few of the popular chat bot plugins and have found this one to the most accurate. Installation is super simple and I love some of the custom prompt you can train it on. [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Wally – AI-Powered Conversational Search for WordPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ AIDev ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jbkropp/) [Translate “Wally – AI-Powered Conversational Search for WordPress” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wally-ai-chat-agent) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wally-ai-chat-agent/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wally-ai-chat-agent/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wally-ai-chat-agent/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wally-ai-chat-agent/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.0.1 * Fixed plugin file naming to meet WordPress.org guidelines * Added proper contributor to plugin readme * Fixed text domain to match plugin slug * Improved data sanitization and escaping throughout the plugin * Added detailed documentation for external services * Fixed enqueuing of scripts and styles to follow WordPress best practices #### 2.0.0 * Major update with improved UI and functionality * Added auto-sync feature for content * Improved search widget performance * Better error handling and user feedback * Public release #### 1.0.0 * Initial private beta release ## Meta * Version **2.1.0** * Last updated **10 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wally-ai-chat-agent/) * Tags * [AI](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ai/)[assistant](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/assistant/) [chatbot](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/chatbot/)[content](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/content/) [support](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/support/) * [Advanced View](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wally-ai-chat-agent/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-ai-chat-agent/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ AIDev ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jbkropp/) ## Support Got something to say? 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