Simon’s Simple Chat Room – WordPress Plugin

Transform your WordPress site into a vibrant community hub with Simon’s Simple Chat Room, a feature-rich, user-friendly chat plugin designed to enhance engagement and interaction. Perfect for forums, community sites, support platforms, or any website looking to foster real-time communication, this plugin offers a seamless chat experience with robust customization and moderation tools.

Key Features:

• Real-Time Chat Interface
  • Engage users with a modern, responsive chat room supporting text messages, emojis, and multimedia uploads.
  • Smooth, AJAX-powered messaging ensures instant updates without page refreshes.
• Multimedia Support
  • Upload and share images, videos (MP4, MOV, WebM, OGV, GIF), audio files (MP3), PDFs, and ZIP files.
  • Embedded YouTube video playback with automatic URL detection for seamless video sharing.
  • Image lightbox feature for full-screen viewing of uploaded images.
• Emoji Picker
  • Built-in emoji picker with a wide selection of emojis to add fun and expressiveness to conversations.
  • Easily accessible from the chat input for quick insertion.
• Dark & Light Mode
  • Toggle between dark and light themes for a personalized user experience.
  • Theme preference is saved locally for returning users.
• Custom Post Type for Chat Messages
  • Messages are stored as a custom post type (chat_message) with support for titles, content, and custom fields.
  • Publicly queryable with dedicated single and archive templates for SEO-friendly chat message pages.
• SEO Optimization
  • Automatic sitemap integration for chat messages with customizable frequency and priority.
  • Option to enable/disable sitemap inclusion for fine-tuned SEO control.
  • Permalinks and rewrite rules optimized for search engine visibility.
• Admin Customization & Moderation
  • Admin Settings Page: Customize chat room name, background color, text color, button color, width, and height (supports px, %, vh).
  • IP Bans: Block specific IP addresses to maintain a safe environment.
  • Banned Words Filter: Automatically censor predefined words in messages.
  • Message Deletion: Admins can delete individual messages or wipe all messages via the settings page.
  • Admin Controls: Inline options to delete messages or ban IPs directly from the chat interface.
• User Voting System
  • Users can thumbs up or thumbs down on messages with uploaded files or YouTube links.
  • IP-based voting prevents multiple votes from the same user, ensuring fair engagement metrics.
• User Management
  • Simple username-based login (no registration required).
  • Online user list displayed in real-time, updated every 10 seconds.
  • Option to change usernames easily from the chat interface.
• Accessibility & Responsiveness
  • Fully responsive design optimized for desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
  • ARIA attributes and semantic HTML for improved accessibility.
  • Smooth scrolling and scroll-to-bottom functionality for a polished user experience.
• Performance & Security
  • Nonce-based AJAX requests for secure communication.
  • Sanitized inputs and outputs to prevent XSS and other vulnerabilities.
  • Efficient message caching to reduce server load.
  • Detailed error logging for easy debugging.
• Developer-Friendly
  • Extensible codebase with clear hooks and filters for customization.
  • Supports WordPress REST API for integration with external applications.
  • Includes a dedicated JavaScript file (chat-script.js) for frontend functionality.

Why Choose Simon’s Simple Chat Room?

This plugin combines simplicity with powerful features, making it ideal for site owners who want to boost user interaction without complex setup. Whether you’re running a niche community, a customer support portal, or a discussion forum, Simon’s Simple Chat Room offers the tools to create a dynamic, engaging, and secure chat environment.

Installation & Setup

• Install via the WordPress plugin repository or upload the plugin ZIP file.
• Activate and add the [simons_simple_chat_room] shortcode to any page or post.
• Customize settings via the admin panel under Settings > Simons Simple Chat Room.

• Regular updates to ensure compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.
• Dedicated support for bug fixes and feature requests.

Get Started Today!

Elevate your WordPress site with Simon’s Simple Chat Room and create a thriving community where users can connect, share, and engage in real time. Perfect for beginners and advanced users alike, this plugin is your all-in-one solution for interactive chat functionality.