KissAi Widget
KissAi seamlessly integrates AI-powered assistants into WordPress using OpenAI models. Train custom AI with knowledge files for smarter interactions.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where KissAi Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI | >100 |
| assistant | >100 |
| custom training | >100 |
| gpt | >100 |
| openai | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About KissAi Widget
From the official readme · v1.7.104Description
KissAi Widget allows you to easily integrate AI assistants into your WordPress website, enhancing user engagement with intelligent, conversational experiences. Supporting OpenAI models and upcoming integrations with Claude and Gemini, this plugin enables AI-driven assistants for customer support, content generation, product guidance, and more.
The plugin offers custom assistant creation, allowing users to upload knowledge files and train AI assistants to provide accurate responses based on specific business data. The intuitive admin interface simplifies managing assistants, training them, and adjusting their behavior.
Key Features:
- Customizable AI Assistants: Configure AI assistants with tailored settings and behaviors, including real-time SSE streaming for GPT-4o.
- Advanced Knowledge Base: Upload multiple files, manage them within WordPress, and create vector stores to improve AI context and accuracy.
- Threaded Conversations: Built-in system for storing and displaying user conversation history, providing persistent chat threads for better user engagement.
- Suggested Questions: Optionally generate relevant follow-up or sample questions to guide user inquiries.
- Multiple AI Model Support: Currently supports OpenAI’s GPT-4o and o3, with plans for Claude, Gemini, and more.
- Interactive User Engagement: AI responds to real-time user inquiries, providing dynamic content updates and relevant suggestions.
- Flexible API Integration: Use your OpenAI API key or the KissAi API key for seamless AI interactions.
- Shortcode Integration: Embed AI assistants easily using shortcodes (
[kissai_chat assistant_id="asst_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"]) or visual page editors like Elementor or AVADA. - Custom Logging and Usage Stats: Records conversation usage and logs for easier troubleshooting and usage reporting.
- Data Privacy and Security: Securely manages API keys and user data, respecting best practices for privacy and security.
Below is an updated External Services section that incorporates details of the KissAi Service endpoints:
External services
This plugin relies on two external services for its AI functionality:
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hub.kissai.io (KissAi Service)
- What: KissAi’s own API endpoint,
https://hub.kissai.io, which provides various services including user registration/login, assistant creation, knowledge file storage, token usage tracking, and model listings. - Data Sent: Depending on your settings and usage, the plugin may send user registration details (e.g., email, name), and usage metrics to
hub.kissai.io. This data is necessary for AI processing, building and updating AI knowledge bases, and tracking usage stats. - When: Data is transmitted whenever:
- You or site visitors interact with an AI assistant (e.g. sending prompts or retrieving conversation logs).
- Administrators create or train new assistants, update assistants, upload knowledge files, or check usage.
- A user registers or logs in through the plugin.
- Why: These operations are required for providing real-time AI responses, custom knowledge-based answers, user account management, model information, and usage metrics.
- Terms & Privacy:
- Terms of Service: https://hub.kissai.io/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://hub.kissai.io/privacy
- What: KissAi’s own API endpoint,
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OpenAI API
- What: OpenAI’s API endpoints for GPT-4o, o3, and other supported models.
- Data Sent: The plugin will send user queries/prompts, conversation snippets, or knowledge data to OpenAI for generating responses.
- When: Data is transmitted to OpenAI each time the assistant processes a prompt, or when you upload knowledge files.
- Why: Needed to use OpenAI as the AI model for generating chat responses.
- Terms & Privacy:
- Terms of Use: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Please review each service’s Terms and Privacy Policy if you have concerns or questions about how your data is processed.
Future Features
- AI training through website crawling and scraping.
- Integration with Claude, Gemini, and additional AI models.
- Expanded customization for AI behavior and content interactions.
- Enhanced knowledge base management for improving AI capabilities.
- More robust function-calling (Tool) interface for external actions.
License
KissAi Plugin is open-source software licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Installation
- Download and Install the Plugin:
- Upload the
kissaiplugin folder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin from the WordPress ‘Plugins’ menu.
- Upload the
- Configure API Settings:
- Navigate to KissAi > Settings and enter your OpenAI or KissAi API key.
- Register for a KissAi API key within the plugin or obtain an OpenAI key from OpenAI.
- Create and Train Assistants:
- Go to KissAi > Assistants > Add New to create an assistant.
- Upload custom knowledge files in the Knowledge Base section to train the assistant and build vector stores.
- Embed AI Assistants:
- Use the shortcode
[kissai_chat assistant_id="asst_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"]to place the AI assistant on any page or post. - Optionally enable threaded conversations and usage logging under KissAi > Settings.
- Use the shortcode
Frequently asked questions
How do I create and train my AI assistant?
Navigate to KissAi > Assistants > Add New and upload knowledge files to train the assistant with accurate, domain-specific data.
Can I manage multiple assistants?
Yes, you can create and configure multiple AI assistants under KissAi > Assistants in the WordPress admin panel, each with separate knowledge files.
What AI models does KissAi Widget support?
Currently, KissAi supports OpenAI’s GPT-4o and o3 models, with future updates including Grok, Claude, and Gemini.
How do I display my AI assistant on my website?
Use the shortcode [kissai_chat assistant_id="asst_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"] to embed the assistant on any page or post. It also integrates with Elementor and AVADA.
Is it secure to use my OpenAI or KissAi API key?
Yes, the plugin securely manages API keys to protect your data and interactions. You can use either your OpenAI API key or a KissAi API key.
Can I update the assistant’s knowledge base over time?
Absolutely. You can continuously upload and refine knowledge files to improve your AI assistant’s accuracy and effectiveness. Each new or edited file is incorporated into the vector store for richer responses.
Does KissAi Widget store my chat history?
Yes. It can store each user’s conversation in WordPress (thread-based), so you can provide persistent AI chat experiences or review session logs.
Changelog
1.0
- Initial plugin release.
1.7.81
- Added SSE support for GPT endpoints.
- Introduced threaded conversation storage in WordPress (optional).
- Enhanced knowledge base management with vector store creation.
- Added suggested questions feature for richer user interactions.
- Logging and usage stats for troubleshooting and advanced analytics.
1.7.100
-
Input sanitization & output escaping
- Wrapped all coming values in relevant
sanitize_*()helpers (sanitize_text_field(),sanitize_email(), etc.). - Escaped every output to eliminate latent XSS vectors.
- Wrapped all coming values in relevant
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Safe database access
- Replaced raw SQL strings with
$wpdb->prepare()calls (andinsert()/update()helpers) so every variable is properly parameterised. - Added early-return guards around CRUD helpers to bail if unexpected data types are detected.
- Replaced raw SQL strings with
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General hardening
- Tightened nonce checks on all AJAX and form actions.
1.7.101
- Fix: messages were not being saved
- Fix: uploaded training material could not be downloaded
1.7.102
- Reset Database button in KissAi settings page disabled
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Is KissAi Widget free?
Yes. KissAi Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is KissAi Widget safe to use in 2026?
KissAi Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use KissAi Widget?
KissAi Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 775 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does KissAi Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
KissAi Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does KissAi Widget need?
KissAi Widget requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was KissAi Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.104, was released on September 1, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes KissAi Widget?
KissAi Widget is developed and maintained by kissai.
What are the best alternatives to KissAi Widget?
The most popular alternatives to KissAi Widget are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).
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