Plugin info

Total downloads: 497
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 6/18/2025 (193 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 2/3/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: f
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 193 days ago

38/100

Is Anicons – Chat & Scroll to Top abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 193 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: f
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Description

Anicons, a lightweight WordPress plugin that adds floating WhatsApp Chat and Scroll-to-Top buttons to the footer. This plugin allows visitors to easily start a WhatsApp chat with just one click and smoothly navigate back to the top of the page.

WhatsApp Chat Button Features

✅ On desktop, it opens WhatsApp Web, while on mobile, it launches the WhatsApp app.
✅ Position the button on the left or right side of the screen.
✅ Add your WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business number.

Scroll to Top Button Features

✅ Displays a sticky Back/Scroll-to-Top button.
✅ Automatically appears when users scroll down.
✅ Choose from multiple icon styles.
✅ Adjustable position settings.

Performance & Optimization

  • Lightweight and fast-loading for optimal website speed.
  • No impact on Google PageSpeed performance.

Installation Guide

  1. Go to Plugins Add New.
  2. Search for Anicons – Chat & Scroll to Top Icons.
  3. Click Install Now, then Activate.

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  2. Extract the contents to /wp-content/plugins/anicons-chat-scroll-to-top/.
  3. Activate the plugin via Plugins in the WordPress dashboard.

How to Use

  • Once activated, the plugin automatically displays:
    • WhatsApp Chat Button.
    • Scroll-to-Top Button.
  • Adjust settings if customization is needed.
    • Ensure you add a mobile number for the WhatsApp icon to appear.
    • A default position of 20px is set; adjust if needed.

Translations

Available languages:

  • English

Installation

No installation instructions available

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up the plugin?

Video Tutorial

How do I add my WhatsApp number?

Go to Anicons Settings in WordPress and enter your WhatsApp number.

What should I do if the buttons are not visible?

  1. Ensure the plugin is activated.
  2. Clear your website and browser cache.
  3. Verify the button position settings.

Review feed

No reviews available

Screenshots

  1. screenshot-1.png - Admin Settings Panel – Customize WhatsApp & Scroll-to-Top buttons.

    screenshot-1.png - Admin Settings Panel – Customize WhatsApp & Scroll-to-Top buttons.

  2. screenshot-2.png - WhatsApp and Scroll-to-Top Buttons together on the page

    screenshot-2.png - WhatsApp and Scroll-to-Top Buttons together on the page

  3. screenshot-3.png - Mobile view with responsive button sizes

    screenshot-3.png - Mobile view with responsive button sizes

  4. screenshot-4.png - Scroll-to-Top Button (Bottom Right Position)

    screenshot-4.png - Scroll-to-Top Button (Bottom Right Position)

  5. screenshot-5.png - WhatsApp Sticky Button (Bottom Left Position)

    screenshot-5.png - WhatsApp Sticky Button (Bottom Left Position)

Changelog

= 1.3.0=
Updated Animated icons and fixed WhatsApp opening on apple mobile devices.
= 1.2.0=
Updated icons and fixed WhatsApp opening on mobile devices.
= 1.1.3=
New Icons Updated
= 1.1.2=
Enhanced WhatsApp link handling: Now intelligently opens WhatsApp Web on desktop, and the WhatsApp app on both iOS and Android devices for a seamless user experience.
Improved security: User agent is now properly sanitized and validated, and all input handling is stricter to meet WordPress security standards.
Modernized settings UI: The “Enable WhatsApp Icon” and “Enable Scroll-to-Top Icon” options now use toggle switches for a more intuitive and visually appealing admin experience.
Better WhatsApp number validation: Admin guidance and input validation have been improved to help ensure only valid numbers are saved.

1.1.1

Added toggle switches to enable or disable the WhatsApp and Scroll-to-Top icons.
Introduced additional static and animated icon options for greater customization.

1.1.0

Added a toggle button to allow moving the WhatsApp Sticky Button to the right side of the screen.

1.0.0

Initial release featuring a floating WhatsApp Sticky Button and a Scroll-to-Top Button.