ChatLink for WooCommerce
Add WhatsApp inquiry buttons to WooCommerce products, floating chat widget, and shortcodes to boost customer engagement.
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ChatLink for WooCommerce shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ChatLink for WooCommerce stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| chat | >100 |
| contact | >100 |
| inquiry | >100 |
| >100 | |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About ChatLink for WooCommerce
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
ChatLink for WooCommerce adds a customizable WhatsApp floating button to your site so visitors can start a chat in a single click.
The button can open WhatsApp directly or display a small chat popup with a welcome message and quick FAQ replies.
For WooCommerce stores, ChatLink can turn products into “inquiry by WhatsApp” items instead of using the normal cart flow.
You can optionally hide add-to-cart buttons, prices, and even redirect cart/checkout to keep everything as conversation-based inquiries.
Shortcodes are included so you can drop WhatsApp buttons anywhere in your content, landing pages, or widgets.
The plugin is lightweight, uses standard WordPress APIs, and is designed to work with most themes.
Key Features
- Floating WhatsApp button with position, size, color, tooltip, and animation options.
- Optional chat popup with header, welcome message, and “Start Chat” button.
- FAQ section inside the popup with clickable questions that pre-fill WhatsApp messages.
- Device targeting: show on all devices, desktop only, or mobile only.
- Visibility rules: show on all pages or only on selected pages.
- WooCommerce product inquiry button with customizable label and message template.
- Options to hide add-to-cart, buy-now, prices, cart page, and checkout page.
- Separate controls for shop/archive pages (hide add-to-cart and/or prices).
- Custom button styles for WooCommerce (background, text color, radius, solid/outline).
- Shortcodes for inline WhatsApp buttons anywhere in posts, pages, or widgets.
- Settings export/import and full reset to defaults.
Features in Detail
Floating Button & Chat Popup
- Choose button position (bottom-right, bottom-left, top-right, top-left).
- Adjust X/Y offsets and button size so it fits your layout.
- Configure primary color, tooltip text, and entrance animation (none, bounce, pulse).
- Enable a chat popup with:
- Header title and subtitle
- Welcome message
- “Start chat” button text
- Custom header background color
- Optional FAQ section inside the popup with unlimited question/answer pairs.
Visibility Controls
- Mode “Show on all pages” – display the button site-wide.
- Mode “Show only on specific pages” – select individual pages where the button will appear.
- Device filter to show on desktop only, mobile only, or both.
WooCommerce Inquiry Mode
- Enable a WhatsApp inquiry button on product pages.
- Customize the button label and WhatsApp message template using tags:
- {product}, {price}, {quantity}, {url}, {site}
- Optionally:
- Hide add-to-cart and buy-now buttons
- Hide product prices
- Hide/redirect Cart page
- Hide/redirect Checkout page
- Hide add-to-cart and prices on shop/category archives
- Choose where to place the inquiry button on the single product page:
- Before add-to-cart
- After add-to-cart
- After price
- After product summary
- Optional custom quantity field for the WhatsApp inquiry when add-to-cart is hidden.
Shortcodes
ChatLink registers two equivalent shortcodes:
[chatlink][whatsapp_button]
Supported attributes (all optional):
phone– Override the global phone number.message– Custom message text (tags like {product}, {url}, {site} are supported).label– Button text. Default:Chat on WhatsApp.style–button,link, oricon.size–small,medium, orlarge.align–left,center,right, orinline.color– Button or link color (hex).text_color– Text color (hex).radius– Border radius in pixels.icon–yesornoto show/hide the WhatsApp icon.
Examples:
[chatlink]
[chatlink label="Talk to Support" color="#000000" radius="30"]
[chatlink style="link" color="#25D366" label="Click here to chat"]
[whatsapp_button size="large" align="center" message="I need help with this page"]
Installation
- Upload the
chatlink-for-woocommercefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install via the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
- Go to ChatLink in the admin menu.
- Enter your WhatsApp number and adjust general settings.
- (Optional) Configure the chat popup, FAQs, and WooCommerce inquiry options.
- (Optional) Use the shortcodes in posts/pages or widgets.
Frequently asked questions
Does ChatLink send messages from my server?
No. All messages are sent through WhatsApp (app or Web) using the official wa.me links. The plugin only builds the URL and opens it in the user’s browser or WhatsApp app.
Can I use this without WooCommerce?
Yes. WooCommerce features are optional. If WooCommerce is not active, only the floating button, chat popup, visibility, and shortcode features are loaded.
Can I change the default WhatsApp message?
Yes. You can set a global default message and, for WooCommerce, a separate inquiry message template that includes product name, price, quantity, URL, and site name.
Will it work with any theme or page builder?
ChatLink uses standard WordPress hooks and front-end assets, so it should work with most themes and page builders. If your theme heavily customizes WooCommerce templates, you may need minor CSS adjustments.
How do I reset settings to default?
On the ChatLink settings page, use the Reset to Defaults button. This will restore all options (including WooCommerce and visibility) to their original values.
Changelog
First public release of ChatLink for WooCommerce. Includes floating button, chat popup, WooCommerce inquiry mode, FAQs, and shortcodes. Update to get all current features and bug fixes.
1.0.0
- Initial public release.
- Floating WhatsApp button with chat popup and FAQs.
- WooCommerce inquiry mode with customizable button and message.
- Shortcodes
[chatlink]and[whatsapp_button]. - Settings export/import and reset to defaults.
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Is ChatLink for WooCommerce free?
Yes. ChatLink for WooCommerce is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ChatLink for WooCommerce safe to use in 2026?
ChatLink for WooCommerce shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ChatLink for WooCommerce?
ChatLink for WooCommerce is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 583 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.
Does ChatLink for WooCommerce work with WordPress 7.1?
ChatLink for WooCommerce is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ChatLink for WooCommerce need?
ChatLink for WooCommerce requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ChatLink for WooCommerce last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 9, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes ChatLink for WooCommerce?
ChatLink for WooCommerce is developed and maintained by nnawanjana.
What are the best alternatives to ChatLink for WooCommerce?
The most popular alternatives to ChatLink for WooCommerce are Joinchat (700K+ installs), Floating Chat Widget: Conta… (300K+ installs) and Tidio (70K+ installs).
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