Description
WillieChat brings AI-powered live chat to your WordPress website in under a minute.
This plugin connects your WordPress site to your WillieChat account and automatically adds the chat widget to every page. Your visitors can get instant AI-generated answers, and your team can jump in for live conversations when needed.
Features
- One-click setup — Log in with your WillieChat account and select your website.
- AI-powered chat — Visitors get instant, accurate answers from your trained AI assistant.
- Live chat handover — Your team can take over conversations at any time.
- Lightweight — Adds a single script tag to your site footer. No impact on page speed.
- Secure — Credentials are encrypted and stored safely. Only WordPress administrators can configure the plugin.
How it works
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Go to WillieChat in your WordPress admin menu.
- Log in with your WillieChat email and password.
- Select the website you want to connect.
- Done! The chat widget appears on your site immediately.
External Service
This plugin connects to the WillieChat external service to provide AI-powered live chat functionality. The following data is transmitted:
- During setup: Your email address and password are sent to the WillieChat API (
williechat.com) to authenticate your account. - On every public page: A JavaScript widget is loaded from
williechat.comto display the chat interface to your visitors. - During chat: Visitor messages are processed by the WillieChat service to generate AI responses.
By using this plugin, you agree to the WillieChat Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Requirements
- A WillieChat account. Create a free account if you don’t have one yet.
- PHP 7.4 or higher with the OpenSSL extension (recommended for credential encryption).
Installation
From the WordPress Plugin Directory
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin.
- Search for WillieChat.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
- Go to WillieChat in the admin menu and connect your account.
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file.
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in your WordPress admin.
- Upload the ZIP file and click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin and go to WillieChat in the admin menu.
FAQ
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Do I need a WillieChat account?
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Yes. This plugin connects your WordPress site to your WillieChat account. You can create a free account at williechat.com.
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Who can configure the plugin?
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Only WordPress administrators (users with the
manage_optionscapability) can access the WillieChat settings page and configure the plugin. -
Does this plugin slow down my website?
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No. The plugin adds a single lightweight script tag to your site footer. The widget loads asynchronously and does not affect page load times.
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Can I use this on multiple WordPress sites?
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Yes. Install the plugin on each WordPress site and connect it to the corresponding website in your WillieChat account.
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What happens if I deactivate the plugin?
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The chat widget will no longer appear on your site. Your settings are preserved so you can reactivate at any time.
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What happens if I delete the plugin?
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All stored settings and credentials are removed from your WordPress database. You will need to log in again if you reinstall the plugin.
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Is my data secure?
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Your WillieChat credentials are encrypted using your WordPress security keys before being stored in the database. Communication with the WillieChat API uses HTTPS.
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Contributors & Developers
“WillieChat – AI Live Chat” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Connect to WillieChat account with email and password.
- Select and activate a website.
- Automatic widget script injection in site footer.
- Encrypted credential storage.
- Admin-only access control.