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Smart Floating / Sticky Buttons – Call, Sharing, Chat Widgets & More – Buttonizer

By Buttonizer

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Smart Floating / Sticky Buttons – Call, Sharing, Chat Widgets & More – Buttonizer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Buttonizer is a versatile button builder for WordPress, enabling WhatsApp Chat, Facebook Messenger, and more. Create unlimited floating buttons and contact forms with smart filters.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 151+ reviews)

Active Installations

70,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

4.33 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Buttonizer is a powerful floating action button plugin designed for WordPress. It allows users to create various chat buttons, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, and offers unlimited customization options.

With Buttonizer, you can easily set up buttons for calls, emails, and social sharing. The plugin features a user-friendly interface that helps you manage your buttons efficiently.

You can create floating menus, popups, and contact forms, all while tracking interactions and conversions through an analytics dashboard. Buttonizer is compatible with all themes and page builders, making it a flexible choice for any website.

Comparing to Alternatives

Buttonizer offers multifunctional floating buttons with call, sharing, and chat widgets, placing it among several similar plugins that provide contact and chat button functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly customizable with many features and easy to use.
Supports multiple communication channels including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, phone calls, SMS, and email.
Floating buttons remain visible and can be positioned horizontally or vertically.
Positive user feedback highlights excellent support and increased inquiries after installation.
Allows filtering by countries to target specific audiences.

Weaknesses

Requires use of their hosted platform and account creation, removing standalone WordPress support.
Pageview limits can be restrictive for sites with emerging or growing traffic.
Has had multiple security vulnerabilities in the past, though fixed in recent versions.
No clearly promoted paid version, limiting advanced features to free users.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings (82.1%) and overall positive reviews, users appreciate the plugin's functionality and support, though some express concerns about recent changes and limitations.

Positive highlights

"Very complete and easy to use!" — fusterlopez
"Awesome plugin! A lot of options." — ppi37
"Immediately started receiving more inquiries." — MyMediTour.com
"Exceptional tool with even better support." — aminaworks
"Very happy with the plugin. Support was very fast, friendly and helpful!" — jmillbrand

Common complaints

Dropped standalone WordPress support, requiring use of their hosted platform and account creation.
Restrictive pageview limits that may not suit sites with growing traffic.

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities including cross-site scripting issues, though fixed in updates.
Limitations due to lack of a clearly promoted pro version.
Dependency on external platform reduces control and may raise security concerns.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a versatile and feature-rich floating button plugin with multiple communication options and who are comfortable using a hosted platform.

Not ideal for

Those who require standalone WordPress plugin operation without external hosting, need unlimited pageviews without restrictions, or have concerns about past security issues and external dependencies.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a comprehensive set of features including multiple button types, customization options, and support for various communication channels.

Final Verdict

Buttonizer is a powerful and flexible plugin that excels in providing multifunctional floating buttons with excellent user support and customization. Its strong positive reception highlights its value for service providers and businesses looking to enhance user interaction through various communication channels.

However, the shift to a hosted platform model and past security vulnerabilities may deter users seeking full control and standalone operation. Additionally, restrictive pageview limits and the absence of a clearly promoted pro version could limit its suitability for rapidly growing sites or those needing advanced features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Smart Floating / Sticky Buttons – Call, Sharing, Chat Widgets & More – Buttonizer plugin.

Floating buttons

WhatsApp Chat

Social sharing

Screenshots

FAQ

A floating action button is a button that ‘floats’ in the right corner of your website.

Maybe you noticed already that a lot of applications (mobile and web) have their primary floating action button (FAB), on the right corner of their website or app. You see this a lot with chat functions. The Floating Action Button is becoming a standard in application and web design. Web visitors are getting more and more used to the fact that there is a floating action button which is the primary action you can make on that page, on the right corner of a website.

Buttonizer is a new way to give a boost to your number of interactions, actions and conversions from your website visitor by adding a Customizable Smart Multifunctional Floating Button in the corner of your website.

Contributors and developers

“Smart Floating / Sticky Buttons – Call, Sharing, Chat Widgets & More – Buttonizer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.