Push Notifier for Firebase

The Push Notifier for Firebase plugin seamlessly integrates your WordPress store with the Push Notifier for Firebase Firestore database. It enables real-time synchronization of user data and other relevant information between Firebase and your WordPress site, ensuring a smooth and efficient data flow.

Additionally, the plugin offers Firebase user notification functionality, allowing you to send automated notifications to users based on a cron job. This ensures that your users receive timely updates without any manual effort.

Whether you’re running an eCommerce store, membership site, or a custom web application, this plugin provides the essential bridge between WordPress and Firebase Firestore.

Key Features

• Seamless Firebase Firestore Integration – Connect your WordPress store to Firebase Firestore with ease.
• Automatic User Data Sync – Keep user data updated in real time.
• Firebase User Notifications – Send automated push notifications via cron jobs.
• Scheduled Notifications – Set up periodic notifications.
• Secure Connection – Ensure safe and encrypted data exchange.
• Easy Configuration – No coding required! Just enter Firebase credentials.
• Compatible with WordPress & WooCommerce – Works with standard WordPress setups and WooCommerce stores.

External Services

This plugin integrates with Google Firebase services to provide real-time data synchronization and push notification functionality.

Firebase Services Used:

1. Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
– Purpose: Sends push notifications to user devices
– Data Sent: Notification messages, user device tokens, and project identification
– When: When notifications are triggered manually or via scheduled cron jobs
– Service Provider: Google LLC
– Terms of Service: https://firebase.google.com/terms/
– Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

2. Google OAuth 2.0 Authentication
– Purpose: Authenticates with Google services to access Firebase APIs
– Data Sent: Service account credentials (client email, cryptographic tokens) for secure API access
– When: During plugin initialization and when refreshing authentication tokens
– Service Provider: Google LLC
– Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/terms/
– Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3. Google Cloud Platform APIs
– Purpose: Accesses Firebase Firestore database and cloud services
– Data Sent: User data, notification content, and synchronization information
– When: During data synchronization operations and database queries
– Service Provider: Google LLC
– Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/terms/
– Privacy Policy: https://cloud.google.com/terms/cloud-privacy-notice

4. Firebase Storage
– Purpose: Handles file storage and retrieval (if used by your implementation)
– Data Sent: File metadata and storage tokens
– When: When accessing or storing files in Firebase storage
– Service Provider: Google LLC
– Terms of Service: https://firebase.google.com/terms/
– Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Data Handling:

• User data is only sent to Firebase services that you explicitly configure in the plugin settings
• All communications with Google/Firebase services use secure HTTPS connections
• Authentication tokens are securely generated and managed by the plugin
• No data is shared with third parties other than the configured Firebase services

1. Activate the Plugin:

   • Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
   • Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
   • Find Push Notifier for Firebase and click Activate.

2. Configure the Plugin:

   • Go to Tv Firebase > Configuration and enter your Firebase credentials:
     • Firebase Database Name
     • Firebase API Key
     • Firebase Notification Server Key

1.0.1 – (18/03/2025)

• Fixed cron job issue for scheduled notifications.
• Added daily user cron job execution to optimize plugin performance.
• Implemented functionality to save Firebase users in the database.
• Added a notification log to track which users received notifications.
• Created a new Notification Logs menu in the admin panel.
• Stored Firebase notification logs in the database for admin reference.
• Improved security measures for Firebase API key handling.
• Enhanced plugin stability and performance.
• UI improvements in the settings panel.