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Zozo Chat

v1.0.0 · by Nicolae Florescu

Lightweight live chat for WordPress that works on shared hosting using REST.

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About this plugin

Zozo Chat adds a simple live chat to your WordPress site that works immediately after activation.

Works on shared hosting

The free version uses standard WordPress REST APIs and does not require any external services, background processes, or special server configuration.

Features

  • Handles multiple conversations simultaneously
  • Near real-time message updates using REST
  • Frontend chat widget for visitors
  • Admin chat interface inside WordPress
  • No Node.js or WebSockets required
  • Compatible with shared hosting environments

How it works

  • Visitors open the chat widget, enter an email address which is validated before starting the conversation
  • Messages are sent from the frontend chat widget to the site administrator
  • Administrators can handle multiple conversations simultaneously from the WordPress dashboard
  • Message exchanges are handled via WordPress REST endpoints

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