Cnvrse
Add live chat to WordPress in seconds. Reply from your dashboard or Telegram. No external accounts, no monthly fees, 100% privacy-focused.
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Actively maintained • Last updated 33 days ago
Is Cnvrse abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 33 days ago).
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Description
The fastest way to add live chat to WordPress — Cnvrse Lite lets you chat with visitors directly from your WordPress admin or via Telegram on your phone. No signup required, no external services, no monthly fees.
Why Cnvrse?
Most live chat plugins require external accounts, charge monthly fees, or slow down your site with heavy scripts. Cnvrse is different:
- 100% Native WordPress — Uses WordPress REST API and custom post types. Your data stays in your database.
- Reply from Anywhere — Answer chats from wp-admin or connect Telegram for mobile notifications and replies.
- Privacy-First — No visitor tracking, no external servers, no cookies beyond session identification. GDPR-friendly by design.
- Lightweight — Under 50KB total. No jQuery dependency. Loads asynchronously.
- Setup in Seconds — Install, activate, done. Chat widget appears automatically.
Key Features
Live Chat Widget
A clean, modern chat bubble that matches any theme. Customize colors and greeting text from Settings.
Real-Time Dashboard
See active visitors, ongoing conversations, and message history. Reply instantly without leaving WordPress.
Telegram Integration (Optional)
Connect your Telegram bot to receive instant notifications and reply to visitors from your phone. Perfect for on-the-go support.
Visitor Intelligence
See visitor location, browser, current page, and browsing journey. Know context before you reply.
Conversation Management
Organize chats with Open/Pending/Closed status. Auto-close inactive conversations. Never lose a lead.
Perfect For
- Small business websites needing simple customer support
- WooCommerce stores wanting pre-sale chat
- Freelancers and agencies managing client sites
- Anyone who wants live chat without the bloat
How It Works
- Install and activate Cnvrse Lite
- Chat widget appears on your site immediately
- Visitors send messages You get notified
- Reply from WordPress dashboard or Telegram
- That’s it. No configuration required.
Telegram Setup (Optional)
Want to reply from your phone? Connect Telegram in 2 minutes:
- Create a bot via @BotFather on Telegram
- Paste your bot token in Cnvrse Settings
- Send a test message to verify connection
- Receive notifications and reply from anywhere
Built for Performance
Cnvrse loads only what’s needed:
* No external API calls on page load
* Vanilla JavaScript (no jQuery)
* CSS loaded only on pages with widget
* REST API endpoints cached where possible
Your PageSpeed score stays intact.
Privacy & Compliance
- No third-party tracking scripts
- No data sent to external servers
- Conversations stored in your WordPress database
- Visitor IP used only for geolocation (optional)
- Compatible with GDPR, CCPA, and cookie consent plugins
Coming in Pro
- Permanent conversation history (Lite: 24-hour storage)
- Multiple chat agents
- Canned responses
- Business hours & offline mode
- File sharing
- Chat transcripts via email
- Priority support
Additional Info
Documentation: cnvrse.com/docs
Support: WordPress.org Forum
Pro Version: cnvrse.com/pro
GitHub: github.com/renzojohnson/cnvrse
Languages: English (more coming soon — help translate)
Built with ❤️ for the WordPress community.
Installation
Automatic Installation (Recommended)
- Go to Plugins Add New in your WordPress admin
- Search for “Cnvrse”
- Click Install Now, then Activate
- Done! The chat widget is now live on your site
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
- Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
- Activate the plugin
After Installation
- Visit Cnvrse Settings to customize colors and greeting text
- (Optional) Connect Telegram for mobile notifications
- Start chatting with your visitors!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Telegram is completely optional. You can reply to all chats directly from your WordPress dashboard. Telegram just adds mobile notifications and the ability to reply from your phone.
No. Cnvrse is built for performance — under 50KB total, vanilla JavaScript, no jQuery dependency. Scripts load asynchronously and won’t affect your PageSpeed score. We’ve tested on sites with 100k+ monthly visitors.
Never. All conversations are stored in your WordPress database. The only external call is to Telegram (if you enable it) to deliver your replies. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party scripts.
Yes. Go to Cnvrse Settings to change the primary color, widget title, subtitle, and welcome message. The widget automatically adapts to look great on any theme.
Absolutely. Cnvrse works with any WordPress theme or plugin, including WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, and all major page builders. It’s built on native WordPress APIs.
In the free Lite version, conversations are stored for 24 hours — perfect for real-time support. Cnvrse Pro offers permanent conversation storage with full history and search.
Yes. Cnvrse doesn’t use tracking cookies, doesn’t send data to third parties, and stores everything in your database. You control the data. Add a chat consent notice if required in your jurisdiction.
The Lite version supports single-agent use. Cnvrse Pro (coming soon) adds multi-agent support with conversation assignment and team collaboration.
Lite (Free): 24-hour conversation storage, single agent, core chat features, Telegram integration.
Pro: Permanent storage, multiple agents, canned responses, business hours, file sharing, email transcripts, priority support.
For free support, use the WordPress.org support forum. For faster response, Pro users get priority email support.
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025.11.28.01
- Improved real-time dashboard updates
- Fixed timezone display for visitor activity
- Enhanced Telegram message formatting
- Performance optimizations for REST API endpoints
- Better handling of conversation status changes
025.11.28.00
- Added visitor activity tracking
- Improved conversation auto-close logic
- Fixed page view counter
- Enhanced mobile widget responsiveness
025.11.27.01
- New dashboard design with better UX
- Added conversation search
- Telegram webhook improvements
- Fixed Safari compatibility issue
025.11.26.01
- Initial public release
- Core live chat functionality
- Telegram integration
- Real-time dashboard
- Visitor geolocation