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<p>The BetterCX Widget plugin provides a powerful, AI-driven customer support solution that integrates seamlessly into your WordPress website. This plugin offers a complete chat widget experience with advanced features, customizable appearance, and enterprise-grade security.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>AI-Powered Support</strong>: Intelligent chatbot that understands context and provides helpful responses</li>
<li><strong>Real-time Chat</strong>: Instant messaging with your customers</li>
<li><strong>Customizable Appearance</strong>: Match your brand with themes, colors, titles, and positioning options</li>
<li><strong>Embedded Mode Options</strong>: Flexible sizing (full, medium, small) and placement (top, center, bottom) for embedded contexts</li>
<li><strong>Component layout (<code>is-component</code>)</strong>: Optional inline “component” mode for embedding the chat in-page (not floating); shortcode <code>is_component="true"</code> with optional <code>component_min_height</code> and per-element radius attributes</li>
<li><strong>Rich Media Support</strong>: Image upload and sharing capabilities for enhanced communication</li>
<li><strong>Branding Control</strong>: Customizable “Powered by BetterCX” attribution display</li>
<li><strong>Mobile Responsive</strong>: Optimized for all devices and screen sizes</li>
<li><strong>WordPress Integration</strong>: Native shortcode and widget support</li>
<li><strong>Event Tracking</strong>: Monitor user interactions and analytics</li>
<li><strong>Security First</strong>: GPLv2+ licensed, no tracking without consent</li>
<li><strong>Developer Friendly</strong>: Full API access and customization options</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Install & Activate</strong>: Install the plugin and activate it</li>
<li><strong>Get Your Key</strong>: Obtain your public key from the BetterCX dashboard</li>
<li><strong>Configure</strong>: Set your preferences in the admin settings</li>
<li><strong>Deploy</strong>: Use shortcodes, widgets, or automatic placement</li>
<li><strong>Monitor</strong>: Track interactions and improve customer support</li>
</ol>
<h4>Integration Options</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Shortcode</strong>: <code>[bettercx_widget]</code> – Use anywhere in posts, pages, or widgets</li>
<li><strong>Widget Areas</strong>: Drag and drop into any widget area</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Placement</strong>: Global widget placement on all pages</li>
<li><strong>Custom Positioning</strong>: Left or right side positioning</li>
<li><strong>Embedded Sizing</strong>: Full screen, medium (60%), or small (40%) width with 4:3 aspect ratio</li>
<li><strong>Embedded Placement</strong>: Top, center, or bottom positioning for embedded widgets</li>
<li><strong>Component mode shortcode</strong>: Use <code>[bettercx_widget is_component="true" ...]</code> for the Stencil <code>is-component</code> layout; the plugin sets the <code>isComponent</code> property after load so boolean attributes work reliably (same pattern as <code>embedded</code>)</li>
<li><strong>Theme Integration</strong>: Seamless integration with any WordPress theme</li>
</ul>
<h4>Privacy & Security</h4>
<p>This plugin is designed with privacy and security in mind:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>No Unauthorized Tracking</strong>: Only tracks with explicit user consent</li>
<li><strong>Local Asset Loading</strong>: All assets are bundled locally (no external CDN dependencies)</li>
<li><strong>No External Scripts</strong>: All JavaScript and CSS files are included in the plugin</li>
<li><strong>Secure Communication</strong>: All API calls use HTTPS encryption</li>
<li><strong>Data Minimization</strong>: Only collects necessary information for functionality</li>
<li><strong>GDPR Compliant</strong>: Follows European data protection regulations</li>
<li><strong>Opt-in Analytics</strong>: Analytics tracking requires explicit user consent</li>
<li><strong>No Third-party Dependencies</strong>: No external libraries loaded from CDNs</li>
</ul>
<h4>Service Integration</h4>
<p>This plugin integrates with the BetterCX service to provide AI-powered customer support. The service:</p>
<ul>
<li>Processes chat messages to provide intelligent responses</li>
<li>Stores conversation history for context</li>
<li>Provides analytics and insights</li>
<li>Offers enterprise-grade security and reliability</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Service Terms and Privacy:</strong><br />
* Service Provider: BetterCX Inc.<br />
* Service URL: https://bettercx.ai<br />
* Terms of Service: https://bettercx.ai/terms<br />
* Privacy Policy: https://bettercx.ai/privacy<br />
* Data Processing: All data processing occurs on BetterCX servers<br />
* Data Retention: As per BetterCX privacy policy<br />
* User Rights: Users can request data deletion and opt-out of tracking</p>
<p><strong>Important:</strong> This plugin requires a BetterCX account and API key to function. The plugin is free, but the BetterCX service may have usage limits or pricing tiers.</p>
<p>For more information about the BetterCX service, visit <a href="https://bettercx.ai" rel="nofollow ugc">bettercx.ai</a>.</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin uses the following external services:</p>
<h4>BetterCX API Service</h4>
<p><strong>What it is:</strong> AI-powered customer support service that processes chat messages and provides intelligent responses.</p>
<p><strong>What data is sent:</strong><br />
* Chat messages sent through the widget<br />
* Session information for authentication<br />
* Website origin for security validation</p>
<p><strong>When data is sent:</strong><br />
* When a user sends a message through the chat widget<br />
* When the widget initializes and creates a session<br />
* When the widget needs to authenticate with the service</p>
<p><strong>Service Provider:</strong> BetterCX Inc.<br />
<strong>Terms of Service:</strong> https://bettercx.ai/terms<br />
<strong>Privacy Policy:</strong> https://bettercx.ai/privacy</p>
<h4>Google Translate API (Optional)</h4>
<p><strong>What it is:</strong> Language detection service used to automatically detect the website’s language for proper widget localization.</p>
<p><strong>What data is sent:</strong><br />
* Sample text from the website (first 1000 characters)<br />
* Only sent when automatic language detection is enabled</p>
<p><strong>When data is sent:</strong><br />
* Only when the widget needs to detect the website’s language<br />
* Only if the language cannot be determined from HTML meta tags or browser settings</p>
<p><strong>Service Provider:</strong> Google LLC<br />
<strong>Terms of Service:</strong> https://policies.google.com/terms<br />
<strong>Privacy Policy:</strong> https://policies.google.com/privacy</p>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> This service is optional and only used for language detection. The widget will fall back to English if the service is unavailable or if the user has disabled this feature.</p>
<p><strong>Important:</strong> The Google Translate API usage is implemented in the compiled JavaScript files (<code>/assets/p-*.js</code>) and is only called when automatic language detection is enabled. The source code for this functionality is available in <code>/src/services/theme.service.ts</code> in the <code>detectLanguageWithGoogleTranslate()</code> method.</p>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>This plugin integrates with the BetterCX service to provide AI-powered customer support. Here’s what you need to know about privacy:</p>
<h4>Data Collection</h4>
<p>The plugin may collect the following information:<br />
* Chat messages sent through the widget<br />
* Session information for authentication<br />
* Basic usage analytics (with user consent)</p>
<h4>Data Usage</h4>
<p>Collected data is used to:<br />
* Provide AI-powered responses to customer inquiries<br />
* Maintain conversation context<br />
* Improve the service quality<br />
* Generate analytics and insights</p>
<h4>Data Storage</h4>
<ul>
<li>Chat messages are stored securely on BetterCX servers</li>
<li>Session data is stored temporarily for authentication</li>
<li>No sensitive data is stored locally on your WordPress site</li>
</ul>
<h4>User Rights</h4>
<p>Users have the right to:<br />
* Access their data<br />
* Request data deletion<br />
* Opt out of analytics tracking<br />
* Close the chat widget at any time</p>
<h4>Contact Information</h4>
<p>For privacy-related questions, contact:<br />
* Email: privacy@bettercx.ai<br />
* Website: <a href="https://bettercx.ai/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">bettercx.ai/privacy</a></p>
<h3>Service Terms</h3>
<p>This plugin integrates with the BetterCX service. By using this plugin, you agree to:</p>
<ul>
<li>BetterCX Terms of Service: <a href="https://bettercx.ai/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">bettercx.ai/terms</a></li>
<li>BetterCX Privacy Policy: <a href="https://bettercx.ai/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">bettercx.ai/privacy</a></li>
<li>WordPress.org Plugin Directory Guidelines</li>
</ul>
<p>The BetterCX service is provided by BetterCX Inc. and is subject to their terms and conditions.</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<h4>Getting Help</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Plugin Documentation</strong>: Check the plugin settings page for usage instructions</li>
<li><strong>WordPress.org Forums</strong>: Post questions in the plugin support forum</li>
<li><strong>BetterCX Support</strong>: Visit <a href="https://bettercx.ai/support" rel="nofollow ugc">bettercx.ai/support</a></li>
<li><strong>Email Support</strong>: Contact office@appwave.dev</li>
</ul>
<h4>Reporting Issues</h4>
<p>If you encounter any issues:<br />
1. Check the plugin settings and configuration<br />
2. Test with a default WordPress theme<br />
3. Disable other plugins temporarily<br />
4. Check the browser console for errors<br />
5. Report the issue with detailed information</p>
<h4>Feature Requests</h4>
<p>We welcome feature requests! Please:<br />
* Check if the feature already exists<br />
* Describe the use case clearly<br />
* Explain how it would benefit users<br />
* Submit through our support channels</p>
<h3>Development</h3>
<h4>Source Code</h4>
<p>This plugin includes human-readable source code in the <code>/src/</code> directory:<br />
* TypeScript/React source files for the widget component<br />
* SCSS source files for styling<br />
* Service layer source code<br />
* Type definitions<br />
* Build configuration files</p>
<p>The source code is licensed under the MIT License (GPLv2+ compatible) and is provided to meet WordPress.org requirements for human-readable code.</p>
<p><strong>Source Code Location:</strong> The complete source code is available in the <code>/src/</code> directory of this plugin, including:<br />
– <code>/src/components/</code> – React/TypeScript components<br />
– <code>/src/services/</code> – API and authentication services<br />
– <code>/src/types/</code> – TypeScript type definitions<br />
– <code>/src/utils/</code> – Utility functions<br />
– <code>/src/global/</code> – Global styles</p>
<h4>Building</h4>
<p>To build the widget from source:<br />
1. Navigate to the <code>/src/</code> directory<br />
2. Run <code>npm install</code> to install dependencies<br />
3. Run <code>npm run build</code> to build the widget<br />
4. The built files will be output to the <code>assets/</code> directory</p>
<p><strong>Build Process:</strong> The plugin uses Stencil.js build system to compile TypeScript/React source code into web components. The build process:<br />
1. Compiles TypeScript source files from <code>/src/</code> directory<br />
2. Bundles and minifies JavaScript/CSS assets<br />
3. Outputs compiled files to <code>/assets/</code> directory<br />
4. Generates multiple output formats (ES modules, SystemJS, UMD)</p>
<h4>Contributing</h4>
<p>This plugin is open source and welcomes contributions:<br />
* Fork the repository<br />
* Create a feature branch<br />
* Follow WordPress coding standards<br />
* Submit a pull request</p>
<h4>Code Standards</h4>
<p>The plugin follows:<br />
* WordPress PHP Coding Standards<br />
* WordPress JavaScript Coding Standards<br />
* WordPress CSS Coding Standards<br />
* PSR-12 coding standards where applicable</p>
<h4>Testing</h4>
<p>Before submitting changes:<br />
* Test with multiple WordPress versions<br />
* Test with different themes<br />
* Test with other plugins<br />
* Run PHP linting tools<br />
* Test JavaScript functionality</p>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.</p>
<p>This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.</p>
<p>This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<h4>Development Team</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>BetterCX Team</strong> – Plugin development and maintenance</li>
<li><strong>WordPress Community</strong> – Testing and feedback</li>
<li><strong>Open Source Contributors</strong> – Code improvements and bug fixes</li>
</ul>
<h4>Third-Party Libraries</h4>
<p>This plugin uses the following open source libraries:<br />
* BetterCX Widget (MIT License)<br />
* WordPress Core APIs (GPLv2+)<br />
* Modern JavaScript (ES6+)</p>
<h4>Acknowledgments</h4>
<p>Special thanks to:<br />
* WordPress.org Plugin Directory team<br />
* WordPress community contributors<br />
* Beta testers and early adopters<br />
* All users who provide feedback and suggestions</p>
<h3>Technical Details</h3>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>Modern web browser (Chrome 60+, Firefox 55+, Safari 12+, Edge 79+)</li>
<li>HTTPS recommended for production use</li>
</ul>
<h4>Performance</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight and fast loading</li>
<li>Optimized asset delivery</li>
<li>Minimal database queries</li>
<li>Efficient caching mechanisms</li>
</ul>
<h4>Security</h4>
<ul>
<li>Input sanitization and validation</li>
<li>Output escaping</li>
<li>Nonce verification</li>
<li>Capability checks</li>
<li>Secure API communication</li>
</ul>
<h4>Compatibility</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 – 6.8+</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 – 8.3+</li>
<li>All major browsers</li>
<li>Mobile and tablet devices</li>
<li>Popular WordPress themes</li>
<li>Major page builders</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
<h4>Plugin URI</h4>
<p>https://wordpress.org/plugins/bettercx-widget/</p>
<h4>Author URI</h4>
<p>https://bettercx.ai</p>
<h4>Tags</h4>
<p>chat, widget, customer support, ai, privacy, live chat, support, customer service, chatbot, bettercx, artificial intelligence, automation, help desk, customer experience</p>
<h4>Requires Plugins</h4>
<p>None</p>
<h4>Network</h4>
<p>No</p>
<h4>Multisite</h4>
<p>Yes, works with WordPress Multisite</p>
<h4>Export</h4>
<p>Yes, settings can be exported and imported</p>
<h4>Import</h4>
<p>Yes, settings can be imported from exported files</p>
<h4>Last Updated</h4>
<p>2026-04-28</p>
<h4>Version</h4>
<p>1.0.30</p>
<h4>Minimum WordPress Version</h4>
<p>5.0</p>
<h4>Tested WordPress Version</h4>
<p>6.8</p>
<h4>Minimum PHP Version</h4>
<p>7.4</p>
<h4>Tested PHP Version</h4>
<p>8.3</p>
<h4>Stable Tag</h4>
<p>1.0.30</p>
<h4>Development Version</h4>
<p>1.0.30</p>
<h4>Requires at least</h4>
<p>5.0</p>
<h4>Tested up to</h4>
<p>6.8</p>
<h4>Requires PHP</h4>
<p>7.4</p>
<h4>License</h4>
<p>GPLv2 or later</p>
<h4>License URI</h4>
<p>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</p>
<h4>Text Domain</h4>
<p>bettercx-widget</p>
<h4>Domain Path</h4>
<p>/languages</p>
<h4>Network</h4>
<p>false</p>
<h4>Update URI</h4>
<p>https://wordpress.org/plugins/bettercx-widget/</p>


BetterCX Widget

Professional AI-powered chat widget for BetterCX platform. Seamlessly integrate intelligent customer support into any WordPress website.

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<p>Zendesk Support for WordPress allows you to bring your helpdesk, powered by Zendesk, into your blog or site. Here’s an overview of all the features:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Single sign on with Zendesk’s Remote Authentication</strong><br />
Have a healthy user base already? With Single Sign On, your users won’t have to login to Zendesk Support to submit tickets, check their progress or comment in community forums.</p>
<p>When users try to login to Zendesk, we’ll ping your WordPress site to see if they’re already logged in, and then sign them straight into Zendesk without them needing to register or set a new password. It’s 100% secure, too!</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Turn your blog comments straight into Zendesk Support tickets, with one click</strong><br />
Need to take that conversation offline, or escalate someones question or problem to someone else in the company. From the comments administration screen, you can take any comment made and turn it into a Ticket. The process is completely seamless for your users, and they’ll appreciate the extra mile you’re going to provide amazing customer service.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>The Zendesk Support Web Widget</strong><br />
Add the Zendesk Support Web Widget to any webpage so users can search your knowledge base, chat with an agent or submit a ticket. You can have it on every page on your WordPress blog, or choose where you want it with the use of a template tag.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>The Zendesk Support Feedback Tab</strong><br />
Add a tab to any webpage so users can search your knowledge base, chat with an agent or submit a ticket. You can completely customize the look and feel. You can have it on every page on your WordPress blog, or choose where you want it with the use of a template tag.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Note: Zendesk Support Dropbox users – the dropbox (also known as Zendesk Support Feedback Tab) is soon to be deprecated and has been replaced with the Web Widget. You can continue to use your dropbox for now but we encourage you to try the Web Widget (available in your plug-in) which allows you to easily embed ticketing, self-service and chat on your website as well as providing a much improved experience on mobile web browsers.</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Access your tickets from your dashboard</strong><br />
Full access to your views, tickets (including custom fields) and comments. Never lose sight on your support requests, no matter where you are.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>A simple contact form, on the dashboard</strong><br />
Give your visitors the ability to quickly submit a question or issue with a two field contact form. You can place this on the dashboard, restricting it to only those with Zendesk accounts, or you can allow anyone to open a request regardless of a Zendesk account.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Like the sound of this plugin but don’t have a Zendesk account yet?  Sign up in just 30 seconds for a 30 day free <a href="http://www.zendesk.com/?utm_source=wp&utm_medium=dl&utm_campaign=wppin" title="Zendesk help desk software" rel="nofollow ugc">help desk software</a> trial with no credit card needed.</p>
<h3>Publishing a new version of the plugin on wordpress.org</h3>
<p>If you are a developer looking to release a new version of the plugin<br />
See: https://zendesk.atlassian.net/wiki/display/ENG/Publishing+new+versions+of+plugins+to+Wordpress.org</p>


BetterCX Widget vs Zendesk Support for WordPress