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Simple Webchat

By Eric-Oliver MÃ¤chler

Communication & Messaging / SMS & Text Messaging

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Simple Webchat Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enable website visitors to contact you directly via WhatsApp. Integrate chat and share buttons easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Improve your Customer Journey with a WhatsApp Chat Button. Allow your Customer to contact you with WhatsApp and allow your customer to share your Site with WhatsApp.

With Quick WhatsApp, you can quickly integrate a WhatsApp Chat Button and also include a WhatsApp Share Button to share the page via WhatsApp.

Features include WhatsApp chat function, share function, offline chat function, and four button styles to choose from. You can position the floating button anywhere with pixel accuracy and define your own chat salutation. WhatsApp groups and shortcodes for groups are also supported.

This Plugin does not set cookies or send any data to other websites. It is GDPR compliant.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Webchat stands out as a straightforward WhatsApp chat plugin with unique combined chat and share features. It competes with several other chat plugins offering various chat and contact options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Combines WhatsApp chat and share options uniquely
Simple and lightweight, ideal for WooCommerce shops
GDPR compliant
Easy to use with shortcode support
Highly rated with no security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Chat button only visible at end of posts unless shortcode is used
Lacks front-layer visibility for support contact
Limited advanced customization options
No option to send single-product URL with chat requests

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, especially for WooCommerce shops.

Positive highlights

"This PlugIn has potential!" – Tanganjika
"Nice plugin with some issues but GDPR compliant" – Thorsten 🙂
"Simple but effective" – mauri01
"Lightweight and works well in WooCommerce" – Ipila

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Button visibility limited to post pages without shortcode
No front-layer chat button for immediate support
Missing feature to send product URL in chat requests

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use WhatsApp chat plugin that integrates chat and share features, especially suitable for WooCommerce shops.

Not ideal for

Those needing a more visible front-layer chat button or advanced customization options, or who want automatic product URL sharing in chats.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential WhatsApp chat and share functionality with shortcode support and GDPR compliance.

Final Verdict

Simple Webchat is a highly rated, lightweight plugin that effectively combines WhatsApp chat and share options, making it a great choice for WooCommerce users seeking straightforward communication tools. Its perfect security record and ease of use add to its appeal.

However, it lacks some advanced features like front-layer chat visibility and automatic product URL sharing, which may limit its suitability for users needing more robust support options. Overall, it offers excellent value as a free plugin with no known security issues.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Webchat plugin.

WhatsApp chat function

WhatsApp share function

WhatsApp integration

Screenshots

FAQ

Im Administrations Menu des Plugins gibts ein Feld genannt “Quick WhatsApp Button Design Auswahl”. Da kann man zwischen den verschiedenen Designvorlagen eines auswählen.