Widget Click to Chat
100% FREE Responsive WhatsApp Chat Widget with page targeting and floating button style. Fully Customizable!
Consider an alternative
Widget Click to Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Widget Click to Chat stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| whatsapp business | >100 |
| whatsapp button | >100 |
| whatsapp chat | >100 |
| whatsapp widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
About Widget Click to Chat
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
Free Chat Widget for WhatsApp with page targeting and floating button style. Fully Customizable!
Page Targeting feature enables you to control widget visibility only on homepage, posts, pages, products, or specific to post ID.
See Widget Demo | Register an Account
Amazing Features
- WhatsApp Click to Chat (without save number)
- Floating Chat Button
- Page Targeting
- 3+1 Alternative Button Styles
- 2 Alternative Widget Position
- 20+ Alternative Button Icons
- Fully Responsive Design
- Widget Transition Animation
- Editable Widget Title
- Intro Widget Text
- Customizable Agent Name, WhatsApp Number, Role and Photo
- Fast & Lightweight
Why WidgetWhats
- 100% Free Forever Plan
- Additional Amazing Extra Features
- Beautiful Design, Clean & Responsive ala ‘Live Chat’ Style
Page Targeting
- All Show widget on whole website
- Home Page Show widget only on homepage
- Blog Index Show widget only on blog index / frontpage
- Blog Posts Show widget only on posts
- Pages Show widget only on pages
- Products Show widget only on woocommerce products
- Archive Show widget only on archive page
- Show / Hide on specific post or page Widget visibility based on post or page ID
How it works
Visitor click floating WhatsApp Chat Button on website, then the widget appear contain lists of agents available.
If one of agent clicked, it will directly navigate to WhatsApp App (Web / App version based on device) or the widget displays input type field so visitor can type their message and send it to WhatsApp without saving number first.
Facebook pixel will triggered if someone initiate chat session.
Open widget from other button
To open widget from other button, simply add “open-wa” class into div, a, or button element.
Support
WidgetWhats offers 24×7 support, click chat widget on website and we are glad to help you.
Don’t have a WidgetWhats account? Click here to create one for free!
WhatsApp and WhatsApp Logo are brand assets and trademark of Facebook, Inc.
WidgetWhats is not in partnership, sponsored or endorsed by Facebook, Inc.
Installation
From WP-Admin
- Click Plugins -> Add New
- Search ‘WidgetWhats’
- Click Install Now and then Active button.
From Cpanel, FTP or Similar
- Upload “widgetwhats-app” plugin to the plugin folder under “/wp-content/plugins/”.
- Unzip “widgetwhats-app” plugin file
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress Admin.
Frequently asked questions
What i have to do after plugin installation?
Click “WidgetWhats” menu from wp-admin Insert Widget ID and choose which page you want to show the widget
Where i can get my Widget ID?
If you don’t have Widget ID, click “Create New Widget” button. It will open new tab and open widgetwhats.com Create an account there, it is free. After that, you will redirect to your WidgetWhats Account Create a widget there and click save. Copy Widget ID number and paste it into WidgetWhats menu on your WP Admin.
Changelog
If there is a new version of this plugin, you can see "Update Now" link on plugin page Click on link "Update Now"
2.0.1
- Fixed internal links.
2.0
- New Widget script updated.
1.1.1
- Code linted.
1.1
- Migration from .app to .com domain extension. Please update to ensure everything is working.
1.0
- Hurray! First release of WidgetWhats plugin version
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Widget Click to Chat: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Widget Click to Chat free?
Yes. Widget Click to Chat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Widget Click to Chat safe to use in 2026?
Widget Click to Chat shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Widget Click to Chat?
Widget Click to Chat is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 32,045 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 106 times in the last 30 days.
Does Widget Click to Chat work with WordPress 7.1?
Widget Click to Chat is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Widget Click to Chat need?
Widget Click to Chat requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Widget Click to Chat last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on September 13, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Widget Click to Chat?
Widget Click to Chat is developed and maintained by Creame.
What are the best alternatives to Widget Click to Chat?
The most popular alternatives to Widget Click to Chat are Joinchat (700K+ installs), Click to Chat – HoliThemes (600K+ installs) and Meta for WooCommerce (400K+ installs).
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