beepmateio

BeepMate connects your WordPress site’s forms directly to WhatsApp. Whenever a visitor submits a form on your website, you’ll receive an instant WhatsApp message with their information.
<h3>Key Benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Instant Notifications: Get form submissions delivered to your WhatsApp in real-time</li>
<li>Better Response Times: Reply to inquiries directly from your phone, wherever you are</li>
<li>Works With Any Form: Compatible with all WordPress form plugins that use the mail system</li>
<li>No Complex Setup: Works automatically with your existing forms</li>
<li>Attachment Support: Receives files submitted through forms</li>
</ul>
<h3>How It Works</h3>
The plugin integrates with WordPress’s email system to capture form submissions and redirect them to WhatsApp using the BeepMate API. It works alongside your existing email notifications, ensuring you never miss an important message. 
You do not need to configure SMTP or any mailer settings (unless you want to) – it works even without a mailer.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Works with all WordPress form plugins (Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, Ninja Forms, Forminator etc.)</li>
<li>Simple configuration with your BeepMate API key</li>
<li>Multiple API connection methods for compatibility with all hosting environments</li>
<li>Preserves special characters and emoji</li>
<li>Debug mode for troubleshooting</li>
<li>Maintains your existing email workflow</li>
</ul>
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin connects to BeepMate API (beepmate.io) to send form submission data to WhatsApp. 
It sends form submissions including text content and any attachments to the BeepMate service whenever a form is submitted on your site. 
This service is provided by BeepMate: <a href="https://beepmate.io/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>.
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.0 or higher</li>
<li>A BeepMate account (get your FREE account and FREE API key at <a href="https://beepmate.io" rel="nofollow ugc">beepmate.io</a>)</li>
<li>A WhatsApp account</li>
</ul>
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin connects to BeepMate API (beepmate.io) to send form submission data to WhatsApp. 
It sends form submissions including text content and any attachments to the BeepMate service whenever a form is submitted on your site. 
This service is provided by BeepMate: <a href="https://beepmate.io/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>.
<h3>Technical Details</h3>
<h3>How It Works Technically</h3>
BeepMate intercepts WordPress emails at the PHPMailer level, right before they’re sent. When a form is submitted:
<ol>
<li>The plugin hooks into <code>phpmailer_init</code> to capture the email content</li>
<li>It extracts the recipient, subject, message body, and any attachments</li>
<li>The information is formatted for WhatsApp</li>
<li>The plugin connects to the BeepMate API using one of two methods (wp_removew or file_get_contents)</li>
<li>The message is delivered to your configured WhatsApp number</li>
</ol>
All of this happens without modifying your existing forms or email system.
<h3>Configuration Options</h3>
BeepMate API Key: Your unique API key from BeepMate that authorizes the connection.
User ID: The phone number (with country code, no spaces or symbols) that will receive the WhatsApp messages.
Redirect All Forms: When set to “Yes,” all form submissions will be sent to WhatsApp. When “No,” the plugin remains inactive.
API Method: The technical approach used to connect to the BeepMate API: 
– wp_remote: The recommended method, works on most servers. 
– file_get_contents: An alternative if wp_remote is disabled on your server.
Debug Mode: Enables detailed logging for troubleshooting.
<h3>Debugging</h3>
If you’re experiencing issues with the plugin, you can enable Debug Mode in the settings. This will log detailed information about: 
– Form interceptions 
– Message preparation 
– API calls 
– Response codes and errors
Logs can be found in your WordPress debug log (if WP_DEBUG is enabled) or in your server’s PHP error log.
<h3>API Structure</h3>
The plugin uses BeepMate’s API with the following structure: 
– For text-only messages: <code>https://beepmate.io/send?key=YOUR_KEY&id=YOUR_ID&msg=MESSAGE</code> 
– For messages with attachments: A POST request to <code>https://beepmate.io/send</code> with multipart/form-data
<h3>Security Considerations</h3>
The plugin: 
– Sanitizes all user input 
– Uses WordPress nonces for form submissions 
– Checks user capabilities before allowing settings changes 
– Hides the API key in logs 
– Properly escapes all output
<h3>Extending the Plugin</h3>
Developers can hook into the plugin’s functionality using these functions: 
– <code>beepmate_whatsapp_forms_prepare_message</code>: Formats message content for WhatsApp 
– <code>beepmate_whatsapp_forms_send_to_beepmate</code>: Handles the API connection 
– <code>beepmate_whatsapp_forms_debug</code>: Controls debug logging
<h3>Known Limitations</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently supports sending to a single WhatsApp number</li>
<li>Depends on the standard WordPress email system being used by forms</li>
<li>Some form plugins that implement custom email sending may not be compatible</li>
</ul>

BeepMate – Forms to your messaging app


It works! Get your form submissions directly into your WhatsApp.Easy to install. Works seamlessly. Easier than installing SMTP or Mail.


Forms to WhatsApp

Automatically send WordPress form submissions to WhatsApp instead of or alongside emails. Get instant notifications and respond to inquiries quickly.

Jeff Starr

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⭐ Lightweight and fast, persistent chat solution!
⭐ Fully self-hosted: No 3rd-party account required 🙂
</blockquote>
Simple Ajax Chat makes it easy for your visitors to chat with each other on your website. Simply add a shortcode to any post or page and done! Instant chat forum anywhere. The chat form is fully customizable with many options, so you can create the perfect chat box for your visitors.
<blockquote>
👉 Check out a <a href="https://wp-mix.com/chat/" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo of Simple Ajax Chat at WP-Mix »</a>
👉 <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a> supports unlimited chat forms!
</blockquote>
Simple Ajax Chat is fully self-hosted with NO 3rd-party service required. Many (if not all) of the other free chat plugins require registration and monthly service from a 3rd-party provider. With Simple Ajax Chat, there is no 3rd-party: WordPress is all that’s required. Own your chats!
Difference between SAC free and SAC Pro
The main difference between SAC free and SAC Pro? Easy:
<ul>
<li>SAC free supports 1 chat form</li>
<li>SAC Pro supports unlimited chat forms</li>
</ul>
Pro can do everything free can do and SO much more. Customize each chat form with unique features. SAC Pro is an all new plugin written with smarter, faster code and all the latest techniques. <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Get SAC Pro »</a>
SAC Features
<ul>
<li>The simplest possible persistent chat</li>
<li>Fully self-hosted: No 3rd-party account required</li>
<li>Ajax goodness loads new chats without page refresh</li>
<li>Smart chat processing optimizes for performance</li>
<li>Works with all browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)</li>
<li>Works with all mobile devices (iPhone, Android, etc.)</li>
<li>Display easily via shortcode or template tag</li>
<li>Display chat box in multiple locations</li>
<li>Regularly updated & “future proof”</li>
<li>Supports custom CSS styles</li>
<li>Strong anti-spam security</li>
<li>Clean HTML markup</li>
</ul>
More Features
<ul>
<li>Plug-&-play: no configuration required</li>
<li>Built-in control panel to edit and delete chats</li>
<li>Define your own list of banned words and phrases</li>
<li>Display chat messages in ascending or descending order</li>
<li>Display custom content before/after the chat form</li>
<li>Option to play sound alert for chat messages</li>
<li>Option to restrict chat to logged-in users</li>
<li>Option to restore default plugin settings</li>
<li>Option to enable browser notifications</li>
<li>Export all chat messages via CSV file</li>
<li>Supports emoticons and emojis 🙂</li>
</ul>
Customize Everything
<ul>
<li>Limit maximum number of chat messages</li>
<li>Limit maximum length of each chat message</li>
<li>Advanced customization via filter hooks</li>
<li>Option to use textarea for larger input field</li>
<li>Option to use logged-in username as the chat name</li>
<li>Option to enable/disable URL field for chat names</li>
<li>Load JavaScript only when chat box is displayed</li>
<li>Customize the update interval for Ajax requests</li>
<li>Customize the fade-in colors for new chats</li>
<li>Customize the fade-duration for new chats</li>
<li>Plus much more!</li>
</ul>
👉 That’s a LOT of features, but the Pro version has WAY more. <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/#free-vs-pro" rel="nofollow ugc">Compare features (free vs. pro) »</a>
Exclusive Pro Features
<ul>
<li>Enable Google reCaptcha (invisible) for all chat forms</li>
<li>Choose from six form styles, or use custom styles</li>
<li>Advanced chat management tools and user statistics</li>
<li>Mute any user so they are not allowed to chat</li>
<li>Ban any non-admin users from any chat session</li>
<li>Enable customizable emoji picker for any chat form</li>
<li>Display user avatars next to chat messages</li>
<li>Display the user role next to chat messages</li>
<li>Define your own Bang (!bang) shortcuts</li>
<li>Email notifications for new chat messages</li>
<li>Limit number of users for any chat form</li>
<li>Create private chat boxes between users</li>
<li>Banned phrases in text messages and user names</li>
<li>Fine-grain control over allowed chat content</li>
<li>Built with vanilla JavaScript (jQuery not required)</li>
<li>Optionally display inline images in chat messages</li>
<li>Automatically clear chat messages and send email alert</li>
<li>Display a “current online users” widget for any form</li>
<li>Displays a max-character counter for messages</li>
<li>Display a role-based chat box on the WP Dashboard</li>
<li>Choose from six sound alerts for new chat messages</li>
<li>Option to include your own CSS and JavaScript</li>
</ul>
👉 Learn more and <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">get SAC Pro »</a>
Privacy
This plugin collects voluntary user chat data (i.e., Name, Chat Message, and optional URL field). It also gives the administrator the option to collect or not collect user IP information. Aside from those two things, this plugin does not collect or store any user data. This plugin uses a few cookies for the chat functionality. It does not connect to any third-party locations. Minimal impact on privacy.
Translations
This plugin supports <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-ajax-chat" rel="nofollow ugc">translation into any language »</a>
Developer
Simple Ajax Chat is developed and maintained by <a href="https://x.com/perishable" rel="nofollow ugc">Jeff Starr</a>, 15-year <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress developer</a> and <a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">book author</a>.
Support development
I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can <a href="https://monzillamedia.com/donate.html" rel="nofollow ugc">make a donation</a> or purchase one of my books:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">The Tao of WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://digwp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Digging into WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://htaccessbook.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">.htaccess made easy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/wordpress-themes-book/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Themes In Depth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/wizards-collection-sql-recipes-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress</a></li>
</ul>
And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/bbq-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">BBQ Pro</a> – Blazing fast WordPress firewall</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/blackhole-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Blackhole Pro</a> – Automatically block bad bots</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/banhammer-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Banhammer Pro</a> – Monitor traffic and ban the bad guys</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">GA Google Analytics Pro</a> – Connect WordPress to Google Analytics</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Head Meta Pro</a> – Ultimate Meta Tags for WordPress</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Simple Ajax Chat Pro</a> – Unlimited chat rooms</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/usp-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">USP Pro</a> – Unlimited front-end forms</li>
</ul>
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Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box


It's a very nice plugin, not surprising because this author is a beast... here are things I wish this plugin will have in future updates:




option to autoconvert links shared in chat (if someone types wordpress.com or www.wordpress.com have it auto convert)



option to type :smile: and prepopulate with smiles as if I was using an emoji picker on windows with WIN + . or in discord when I type : i see a popup



enable cron auto-delete chat after XYZ days / hours



blacklist is great, would be awesome if you integrated a link to a github .txt repo that includes copy / paste in raw text



if logged in as site admin, show link on front-end at bottom to redirect to options (so I can more quickly clear chat)



add some media queries to default css to make it responsive




@media screen and (min-width: 769px) {
div#sac-output{width:58%}
div#sac-panel{width:38%;}
}



Things I like:




How I can hover my mouse over name is it shows timestamp... very nice!



very fast, clean and minimal b$ styling



browser notification (but would be even more incredible if it was native windows)



Wow, very cool!

Display an Ajax-powered chat box anywhere. Lightweight, flexible, fast, and secure. Fully customizable with many options.

BeepMate – Forms to your messaging app vs Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box