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| 1 | -=== Send Notifications from Woocommerce, Form Plugins and More! === | |
| 1 | +=== WANotifier for Forms and Actions === | |
| 2 | 2 | Contributors: wanotifier |
| 3 | 3 | Donate link: https://wanotifier.com |
| 4 | -Tags: whatsapp, woocommerce whatsapp, whatsapp notification, whatsapp api, whatsapp chat | |
| 5 | -Requires at least: 5.0 | |
| 6 | -Tested up to: 6.8 | |
| 7 | -Stable tag: 2.7.13 | |
| 4 | +Tags: whatsapp, whatsapp notification, whatsapp api, whatsapp chat, whatsapp integration | |
| 5 | +Requires at least: 6.8 | |
| 6 | +Tested up to: 6.9 | |
| 7 | +Stable tag: 3.1.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Requires PHP: 7.4 |
| 9 | 9 | License: GPLv2 or later |
| 10 | 10 | License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html |
| 11 | 11 | |
| 12 | -WhatsApp API integration to send WhatsApp notifications from Woocommerce, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms & more. | |
| 12 | +Send WhatsApp notifications from Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, and 6 more form plugins using WhatsApp Business API | |
| 13 | 13 | |
| 14 | 14 | == Description == |
| 15 | 15 | **WhatsApp API integration plugin for WordPress** to send WhatsApp notifications for... |
| 16 | 16 | |
| 17 | -* orders status updates from Woocommerce | |
| 18 | -* abadoned cart recovery | |
| 19 | -* form submission confirmation | |
| 20 | -* and much more | |
| 17 | +* form submission confirmations | |
| 18 | +* new post or page published events | |
| 19 | +* new user registrations | |
| 20 | +* new comments | |
| 21 | +* and much more | |
| 21 | 22 | |
| 22 | 23 | ...using the official [WhatsApp Business API](https://wanotifier.com/whatsapp-business-api/). |
| 23 | 24 | |
| 24 | -Not just that, **add WhatsApp chat button** to your website with integrated [WhatsApp chatbot](https://wanotifier.com/whatsapp-chatbot/) to automtically answer all your user queries instantly! | |
| 25 | +Not just that, **add WhatsApp chat button** to your website with integrated [WhatsApp chatbot](https://wanotifier.com/whatsapp-chatbot/) to automatically answer all your user queries instantly! | |
| 25 | 26 | |
| 26 | 27 | **NOTE: This plugin requires you to have a [WANotifier](https://wanotifier.com/) account to setup WhatsApp API and do the integration. [Click here](https://app.wanotifier.com/create-account/) to create your FREE account.** |
| 27 | 28 | |
| 28 | -Here's everything that you can do with this plugin... | |
| 29 | +**Looking for WooCommerce integration?** | |
| 29 | 30 | |
| 30 | -== Integrate WooCommerce with WhatsApp == | |
| 31 | +Install our [WANotifier for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/order-notifications-for-woocommerce/) plugin. | |
| 31 | 32 | |
| 32 | -https://youtu.be/mnU6sV2zBu0 | |
| 33 | +Here's everything that you can do with this plugin... | |
| 33 | 34 | |
| 34 | -* Send WhatsApp notification when a **new WooCommerce order is placed** | |
| 35 | -* Send WhatsApp notification when a **new WooCommerce order is placed with COD payment method** | |
| 36 | -* Send WhatsApp notification for **order status updates** like Processing, Completed, Failed, Refunded and more | |
| 37 | -* Send WhatsApp notification for custom created **order status updates** | |
| 38 | -* Send WhatsApp notification when a **user abandones their cart** | |
| 35 | +== Send WhatsApp Notifications from WordPress Plugins == | |
| 39 | 36 | |
| 40 | -👉 [Read step-by-step instructions on how to integrate Woocommerce with WhatsApp](https://wanotifier.com/send-whatsapp-notifications-for-woocommerce-orders/) | |
| 41 | - | |
| 42 | -== Add WhatsApp Chat Button with Chatbot Integration == | |
| 43 | - | |
| 44 | -Add WhatsApp chat button to your website to allow your visitors to directly interact with you. | |
| 45 | - | |
| 46 | -https://youtu.be/JHbgpnT2eX0 | |
| 47 | - | |
| 48 | -Boost your engagement with integrating the button with our **WhatsApp chatbot** or other automations to respond to user queries on autopilot 24/7. | |
| 49 | - | |
| 50 | -👉 [Learn how to create a WhatsApp chatbot](https://wanotifier.com/create-whatsapp-chatbot/) | |
| 51 | - | |
| 52 | -== Send WhatsApp Notifications from other WordPress plugins == | |
| 53 | - | |
| 54 | 37 | Send WhatsApp notification for... |
| 55 | 38 | |
| 56 | 39 | * Form submissions in [Contact Form 7](https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/). |
| 57 | 40 | * Form submissions in [Gravity Forms](https://www.gravityforms.com/). |
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| 58 | 41 | * Form submissions in [WPForms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforms-lite/). |
| 59 | 42 | * Form submissions in [Ninja Forms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/). |
| 60 | 43 | * Form submissions in [Formidable Forms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/formidable/). |
| 61 | 44 | * Form submissions in [Fluent Forms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluentform/). |
| 62 | -* Abandoned carts in [WooCommerce Cart Abandonment Recovery](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woo-cart-abandonment-recovery/) (v1.2.25 or higher) | |
| 45 | +* Form submissions in [SureForms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sureforms/). | |
| 46 | +* Form submissions in [Forminator Forms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/forminator/). | |
| 47 | +* Form submissions in [WS Form](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ws-form/). | |
| 63 | 48 | |
| 64 | 49 | == Send WhatsApp Notifications for WordPress Events == |
| 65 | 50 | |
| 66 | 51 | * Send notification when a **new post or page is published** |
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| 67 | 52 | * Send notification when a post of any **custom post type is published** |
| 68 | 53 | * Send notification when a **new comment is added** |
| 69 | 54 | * Send notification when a **new user is registered** |
| 70 | 55 | |
| 71 | -We keep adding more integrations with new plugin updates. If you want integration with your favorite plugins, you can request us [here](https://wanotifier.com/support/) or you can contact your developer create custom triggers using the filter hooks we provide. | |
| 56 | +We keep adding more integrations with new plugin updates. If you want integration with your favorite plugins, you can request us [here](https://wanotifier.com/support/) or you can contact your developer to create custom triggers using the filter hooks we provide. | |
| 72 | 57 | |
| 73 | -== About WANotifier.com == | |
| 58 | +== Add WhatsApp Chat Button with Chatbot Integration == | |
| 74 | 59 | |
| 75 | -WANotifier.com is a WhatsApp marketing SaaS tool that allows you to **send WhatsApp broadcast messages** and **transactional notifications** from your website using [WhatsApp's official API](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/cloud-api/overview)! | |
| 60 | +Add WhatsApp chat button to your website to allow your visitors to directly interact with you. | |
| 76 | 61 | |
| 77 | -WhatsApp provides API to let businesses send WhatsApp messages to their customers using their APIs. | |
| 62 | +https://youtu.be/JHbgpnT2eX0 | |
| 78 | 63 | |
| 79 | -Earlier, if you had to send WhatsApp messages or notifications, there were only two ways to do it: | |
| 64 | +Boost your engagement with integrating the button with our **WhatsApp chatbot** or other automations to respond to user queries on autopilot 24/7. | |
| 80 | 65 | |
| 81 | -1. You either used **hack-y browser extensions or desktop / mobile apps** that would work on top of WhatsApp Web or your WhatsApp phone app to send the messages in a *shady* and [unauthorized](https://faq.whatsapp.com/1104252539917581/) way. This was a good way to get your phone number **banned** by WhatsApp! | |
| 66 | +👉 [Learn how to create a WhatsApp chatbot](https://wanotifier.com/create-whatsapp-chatbot/) | |
| 82 | 67 | |
| 83 | -2. Or, you had to sign up with one of the WhatsApp approved **Business Service Providers (BSPs)**, who acted like brokers between you and WhatsApp, and you had to pay them high monthly fees to use APIs. Not only you had to pay high monthly fees, they even charged you a premium of 15–20% on top of WhatsApp API's [conversation-based pricing](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/pricing/). | |
| 68 | +== About WANotifier == | |
| 84 | 69 | |
| 85 | -**But that changes with WANotifier.com!** | |
| 70 | +WANotifier is an all-in-one WhatsApp marketing and automation SaaS tool that let's businesses do end-to-end lifecycle marketing on WhatsApp using the official [WhatsApp Business API](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/cloud-api/overview). | |
| 86 | 71 | |
| 87 | -Now you can send the bulk broadcast messages and transactional notifications using the **official WhatsApp way** but without needing to pay a fortune to the middlemen BSPs. | |
| 72 | +We're one of the leading Meta Tech Partners. Our tool let's businesses: | |
| 88 | 73 | |
| 89 | -WANotifier.com uses **WhatsApp's official API** and acts as a simple bridge between you and WhatsApp to send messages without limitation or charging you a premium on top of their per conversation cost. You settle your API usage billing directly with them! | |
| 74 | +* Send targeted WhatsApp marketing campaigns to thousands of opted-in contacts on WhatsApp | |
| 75 | +* Trigger transactional messages from your website or apps in response to user actions like purchases, form submissions, or callback requests | |
| 76 | +* Capture leads from Facebook and Instagram ads and add them to your contact lists (learn more about it here) | |
| 77 | +* Set up chatbots and auto replies to manage FAQs, qualify leads, and provide 24/7 customer support | |
| 78 | +* Set up drip sequences to onboard new users, nurture leads, and re-engage inactive customers | |
| 79 | +* Use WhatsApp Flows to collect user data directly within chat | |
| 80 | +* Integrate your CRM, e-commerce platform, and other third-party tools with WhatsApp | |
| 81 | +* Track message delivery and open rates, chatbot sessions, Flow responses, and ad-driven conversions | |
| 82 | +* Collaborate with your team on chats using a shared team inbox (invite team members, assign chats, and view entire conversation history) | |
| 90 | 83 | |
| 91 | -**Note: WhatsApp API is paid API. They charge you a small fees per conversation as [shown here](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/pricing/) that you need to settle with them directly on their portal.** | |
| 84 | +And much more! | |
| 92 | 85 | |
| 86 | +**Note: WhatsApp Business API is paid API.** | |
| 87 | + | |
| 88 | +Meta charges you a small fees per conversation as [shown here](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/pricing/) that you need to settle with them directly on their portal. | |
| 89 | + | |
| 93 | 90 | If you're looking for a **cost friendly and robust** solution for sending WhatsApp broadcasts or messages, this tool is for you! |
| 94 | 91 | |
| 95 | -**You can learn more about WANotifier.com using the following links:** | |
| 92 | +**You can learn more about WANotifier using the following links:** | |
| 96 | 93 | |
| 97 | 94 | * [Visit website](https://wanotifier.com/) |
| 98 | -* [How it Works?](https://wanotifier.com/#how-it-works) | |
| 99 | -* [Features](https://wanotifier.com/#features) | |
| 100 | 95 | * [Pricing](https://wanotifier.com/pricing/) |
| 101 | -* [Create your FREE account](https://app.wanotifier.com/create-account/) | |
| 96 | +* [Create your FREE account](https://app.wanotifier.com/create-account/?utm_campaign=woo-plugin) | |
| 102 | 97 | |
| 103 | -== WANotifier.com Features == | |
| 98 | +**Trademark Notice:** "WANotifier" is a registered trademark of WANotifier Inc. This plugin is developed and maintained by WANotifier Inc. | |
| 104 | 99 | |
| 105 | -Here's everything that you can do with WANotifier.com, no coding knowledge required! | |
| 100 | +== Installation == | |
| 106 | 101 | |
| 107 | -**Create & Manage Message Templates** | |
| 102 | +1. Download the plugin zip, upload it to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory and unzip. Or install the plugin via 'Plugins' page in your WordPress backend. | |
| 103 | +2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' page. | |
| 104 | +3. Go to **WANotifier** page from your WordPress admin menu. | |
| 105 | +4. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect with WANotifier and complete your setup. | |
| 108 | 106 | |
| 109 | -* Create text message templates | |
| 110 | -* Create media templates with an image, video or PDF | |
| 111 | -* Add call-to-action buttons to your templates | |
| 112 | -* Create dynamic message templates with variables | |
| 113 | -* Fetch your existing message templates from WhatsApp | |
| 107 | +== Frequently Asked Questions == | |
| 114 | 108 | |
| 115 | -**Contacts Management** | |
| 109 | += Do I need a WANotifier account to use this plugin? = | |
| 116 | 110 | |
| 117 | -* Add and manage contacts with our mini-CRM | |
| 118 | -* Import contacts using CSV | |
| 119 | -* Import contacts from 3rd party apps using webhooks | |
| 120 | -* Subscribe / unsubscribe contacts from your messages | |
| 121 | -* Contact management with Contact Lists and Tags | |
| 122 | -* Add custom attributes to contacts | |
| 111 | +Yes. This plugin connects your WordPress site to your [WANotifier](https://wanotifier.com/) account, which handles WhatsApp message delivery via the official WhatsApp Business API. You can [create a free account here](https://app.wanotifier.com/create-account/). | |
| 123 | 112 | |
| 124 | -**Notifications** | |
| 113 | += Does this plugin use the official WhatsApp API? = | |
| 125 | 114 | |
| 126 | -* Send bulk marketing messages on WhatsApp | |
| 127 | -* Send action-based transactional message notifications | |
| 128 | -* Trigger notifications from 3rd party apps using webhooks | |
| 129 | -* Get full analytics on the sent, delivered and read messages | |
| 115 | +Yes. All messages are sent through the official WhatsApp Business API via WANotifier. No unofficial methods or browser extensions are used. | |
| 130 | 116 | |
| 131 | -**Analytics** | |
| 117 | += Is WhatsApp API free? = | |
| 132 | 118 | |
| 133 | -* Detailed delivery report analytics | |
| 134 | -* Track read times and total cost for each campaign | |
| 135 | -* In-depth analytics for messages and message templates | |
| 136 | -* Get full activity log of each notification attempt | |
| 119 | +WhatsApp charges a small per-conversation fee billed directly by Meta. WANotifier does not add any markup on top of WhatsApp's pricing. See [WhatsApp's pricing page](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/pricing/) for details. | |
| 137 | 120 | |
| 138 | -**Automations** | |
| 121 | += Which form plugins are supported? = | |
| 139 | 122 | |
| 140 | -* Automatically send greeting messages for incoming messages | |
| 141 | -* Send delay in response message when you're not online to reply | |
| 142 | -* Auto-unsubscribe system to unsubscribe users when they send a particular word like STOP | |
| 143 | -* Custom auto-replies to send a pre-defined message when user send a particular word or phrase | |
| 144 | -* Create complex chatbots for 24x7 support | |
| 123 | +Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, Fluent Forms, SureForms, Forminator Forms and WS Form. | |
| 145 | 124 | |
| 146 | -**Inbox** | |
| 125 | += What about WooCommerce integration? = | |
| 147 | 126 | |
| 148 | -* Send & receive messages from a full-fledged Inbox | |
| 149 | -* Add multiple team members to manage chats | |
| 127 | +WooCommerce integration has been moved to a standalone plugin: [Order & Abandoned Cart Notifications for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/order-notifications-for-woocommerce/). | |
| 150 | 128 | |
| 151 | -And a lot more. Visit [WANotifier.com](https://wanotifier.com) to learn more. | |
| 129 | +== Screenshots == | |
| 152 | 130 | |
| 153 | -== Installation == | |
| 131 | +1. Grid of available integrations whose respective plugins are active | |
| 132 | +2. Connect your integration with WANotifier in one click | |
| 133 | +3. Configure / disconnect integrations and re-sync triggers | |
| 134 | +4. Integration specific configuration page | |
| 135 | +5. Configure the WhatsApp Chat Button with live preview | |
| 136 | +6. Manage plugin General settings | |
| 137 | +7. Activity log to monitor notification delivery | |
| 154 | 138 | |
| 155 | -1. Download the plugin zip, upload it to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory and unzip. Or install the plugin via 'Plugins' page in your WordPress backend. | |
| 156 | -2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' page. | |
| 157 | -3. Click on menu item in the left side admin menu. | |
| 158 | -4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete your setup. | |
| 139 | +== Changelog == | |
| 140 | += 3.1.1 - 2026-09-16 = | |
| 141 | +* fix: send the site's own REST API URL when connecting, so sites without pretty permalinks (where the REST API lives under /index.php/wp-json/) can complete setup | |
| 159 | 142 | |
| 160 | -== Changelog == | |
| 143 | += 3.1.0 - 2026-09-03 = | |
| 144 | +* update: upgraded bundled Action Scheduler from 3.5.4 to 4.1.0 | |
| 145 | +* update: minimum required WordPress version raised to 6.8, as required by Action Scheduler 4.x | |
| 146 | + | |
| 147 | += 3.0.4 - 2026-07-21 = | |
| 148 | +* update: renamed plugin to "WANotifier for Forms and Actions" | |
| 149 | + | |
| 150 | += 3.0.3 - 2026-05-18 = | |
| 151 | +* fix: added phonefield support in CF7 recipient fields detection | |
| 152 | +* add: "Disable background processing" setting under General to fire triggers in real time instead of queueing them | |
| 153 | + | |
| 154 | += 3.0.2 - 2026-03-19 = | |
| 155 | +* fix: WS Form integration query now uses single-quoted SQL string to ensure compatibility across all MySQL server configurations | |
| 156 | +* fix: exclude submit fields from WS Form merge tags | |
| 157 | + | |
| 158 | += 3.0.1 - 2026-03-19 = | |
| 159 | +* fix: prevent duplicate trigger actions from being scheduled for the same event | |
| 160 | + | |
| 161 | += 3.0.0 - 2026-03-02 = | |
| 162 | +* mod: complete UI overhaul with new React-based admin interface | |
| 163 | +* mod: migration system to migrate your old triggers to v3 | |
| 164 | +* mod: WooCommerce integration moved to standalone plugin (Order & Abandoned Cart Notifications for WooCommerce) | |
| 165 | +* add: WordPress triggers config page with custom meta field selection | |
| 166 | +* add: WhatsApp Chat Button live preview | |
| 167 | + | |
| 161 | 168 | = 2.7.13 - 2026-02-06 = |
| 162 | 169 | fix: broken access control vulnerability in AJAX handlers |
| 163 | 170 | |
| 164 | 171 | = 2.7.12 - 2025-11-05 = |
