Plugin info

Total downloads: 257
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 5
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 6/28/2025 (185 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/28/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 185 days ago • 5 reviews

40/100

Is MW Messenger Button abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 185 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

Languages

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Description

MW-Whatsapp is a lightweight and customizable plugin that adds a beautiful WhatsApp contact button to your WordPress site.

Key features:

  • 🔧 Customize phone number, button color and text
  • 🎯 Control button position: vertical & horizontal offsets
  • ️ Align button to the left or right side
  • 🎨 Add your own CSS class and/or ID
  • 💬 Set a default message (e.g. hello%20this%20is%20me)
  • 👁️ Hide the button on desktop or mobile devices
  • 🎭 Choose between two styles: classic icon or button with text
  • 📱 Fully responsive design

Perfect for support, chat, sales, and direct contact.

License

This plugin is released under the GPLv2 or later. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
  3. Go to Settings MW-Whatsapp to configure the options
  4. Enjoy 🎉

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support different button styles?

Yes, you can choose between a classic WhatsApp icon or a button with text and animated rings.

Can I use a custom class or ID?

Yes, both are supported for better control via your CSS or JavaScript.

Will it work on all devices?

Yes. You can also control visibility for desktop or mobile.

Is it free?

Yes, this plugin is 100% free.

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Changelog

1.3

  • Added alignment options (left/right)
  • Added button style switcher (text or classic icon)
  • Added custom CSS class and ID fields
  • Improved mobile/desktop offset settings
  • Refactored CSS and hover behavior

1.2

  • Prefilled message support
  • Visibility control (hide on mobile/desktop)
  • Initial admin panel styling

1.0

  • First release: basic WhatsApp button with customization