Deskripsyon
GhostChat is a lightweight, privacy-focused live chat widget — with a built-in AI chatbot — for WordPress. Reply from Gmail, the mobile PWA, or the dashboard — your choice.
Why GhostChat?
- ~15KB widget – 10-20x smaller than Tawk.to, Crisp, Tidio, Intercom
- Zero tracking, zero cookies – No cookie banners needed
- 15-30ms latency – Edge-powered global delivery
- Gmail threading – Reply from your inbox, conversations stay in sync
- WooCommerce auto-integration – Real-time cart & page context (Pro and up)
- Real-time messaging – Instant customer replies
- AI chatbot (Claude) – Answers visitor questions 24/7 from your FAQ knowledge base, then hands off to you when needed (Pro + AI and Team + AI)
- CRM Lite – Built-in contacts, conversation history, and notes
- Team support – Invite teammates to a shared inbox (Team and Team + AI)
- Webhooks & Bot Agent API – Integrate with your stack, or bring your own LLM (all paid plans)
- Auto-translate – 133+ languages, real-time visitor message translation (Pro and up)
- Canned responses – Save time with pre-written replies
- Mobile PWA dashboard – Reply from your phone like WhatsApp
- GDPR-friendly – No cookies, no tracking, no consent banner needed
- Easy setup – Takes 30 seconds to configure
How it works:
- Sign up free at GhostChat
- Create a site and get your Site ID
- Enter your Site ID in the plugin settings
- The chat widget appears on your site automatically
Pricing:
- Free (forever): 1 site, 30-day history, unlimited canned responses, no credit card required
- Pro ($5/mo): 3 sites, 1-year history, business hours, visitor context & page journey, WooCommerce cart context, CSV export, auto-translate (133+ languages), webhooks, Bot Agent API (bring your own LLM)
- Pro + AI ($15/mo): Everything in Pro plus the built-in AI assistant (FAQ knowledge base + instant replies, ~1,500 replies/mo) — same 3 sites and 1-year history as Pro. AI is a flat +$10 on any plan.
- Team ($25/mo): Everything in Pro plus 10 sites, unlimited history, up to 10 team members, remove GhostChat branding, custom visitor context, identity verification, and priority support
- Team + AI ($35/mo): Everything in Team plus the built-in AI assistant (~6,000 replies/mo)
Perfect for:
- Small businesses
- Freelancers
- E-commerce stores
- Support teams
- Anyone who values privacy and performance
WooCommerce Integration:
Running a WooCommerce store? The plugin auto-detects WooCommerce and sends your agents real-time context — zero configuration required. Your agents see:
- Page type, product name, cart items, total, and item count — Pro and up
- Custom data via
GhostChat.setContext()— Team & Team + AI - Updates in real-time on AJAX cart changes
Privacy Policy
GhostChat does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data from your WordPress site. The plugin only:
- Stores your Site ID in your WordPress database (wp_options table)
- Loads the chat widget script from api.ghostchat.dev
- When WooCommerce is active, sends page context and cart data (page type, product name, items, total, count) on Pro and up, and custom setContext() data on Team and Team + AI plans
- Does not set any cookies
- Does not track visitors
- Does not send any data to third parties besides the GhostChat service
Chat conversations are handled by GhostChat service. Please review GhostChat’s privacy policy at https://ghostchat.dev/privacy for details on how chat data is handled.
Support
Need help? We’re here for you:
- Email: jacob@ghostchat.dev
- WordPress Setup Guide: https://ghostchat.dev/chat-widget-for-wordpress
- Dashboard: https://app.ghostchat.dev
- Website: https://ghostchat.dev
About GhostChat
GhostChat is a privacy-first live chat platform that prioritizes page speed and visitor privacy. We believe live chat shouldn’t slow down your site or compromise your visitors’ privacy.
Learn more at ghostchat.dev
Pag-install
Automatic Installation:
- Log into your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New
- Search for “GhostChat”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual Installation:
- Download the plugin zip file
- Log into your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the downloaded file and click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin
Configuration:
- After activation, go to Settings > GhostChat
- Sign up at app.ghostchat.dev/signup if you haven’t already
- Get your Site ID from app.ghostchat.dev/sites
- Paste your Site ID in the plugin settings
- Click “Save Changes”
- The widget appears instantly on your site!
FAQ
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Do I need an account?
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Yes, sign up free at app.ghostchat.dev/signup to get a Site ID. It takes less than a minute and no credit card is required.
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Is it really free?
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Yes! The Free plan is free forever — 1 site, 30-day message history, unlimited canned responses. No credit card required. Paid plans start at $5/month.
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Does it slow down my site?
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No! At ~15KB, GhostChat is 10-20x smaller than competitors like Tawk.to (~250KB), Crisp (~155KB), Tidio (~200KB), or Intercom (~300KB). 15-30ms edge-powered latency means zero impact on page speed or Lighthouse scores.
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Does it track visitors?
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No. GhostChat uses zero tracking and zero cookies. Visitor sessions are anonymous. No cookie banners needed.
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Is it GDPR-friendly?
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Yes. GhostChat uses zero cookies and zero tracking. No consent banner needed. Chat conversations are stored on our servers — review our privacy policy at ghostchat.dev/privacy for full details.
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Can I customize the widget?
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Yes! Customize colors, position, and welcome messages in your dashboard at app.ghostchat.dev.
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Does it work on mobile?
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Yes! The dashboard is a mobile-first PWA. Install it on your phone and reply to customers like WhatsApp.
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Can I use it on multiple sites?
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Yes! Free includes 1 site, Pro ($5/mo) and Pro + AI ($15/mo) up to 3, and Team ($25/mo) and Team + AI ($35/mo) up to 10.
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How do I get support?
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Email us at jacob@ghostchat.dev or visit ghostchat.dev/chat-widget-for-wordpress for the complete setup guide.
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Can I paste the entire script tag?
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Yes! Our plugin has smart paste detection. You can paste the entire script tag and we’ll automatically extract just the Site ID.
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Where do I find my Site ID?
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Log into app.ghostchat.dev/sites, find your site, and click the “Copy” button. You can paste the entire script or just the ID.
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Does it work with WooCommerce?
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Yes! The plugin auto-detects WooCommerce and sends your agents real-time context — zero configuration required. Page type, product name, cart items, total, and item count are available on Pro ($5/mo) and up. Custom data via setContext() requires Team or Team + AI.
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Can I send custom data to agents?
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Yes! Use the
GhostChat.setContext()JavaScript API to send any key-value data (up to 10 keys, 4KB total). Your agents see it in real-time in the conversation header. Available on Team and Team + AI plans.
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Changelog
1.2.1
- New 2×2 pricing: Team ($25/mo) and Team + AI ($35/mo) replace the $39 Business tier; AI is a flat +$10 on any plan
- Team plans now carry team seats (up to 10), branding removal, webhooks, Bot Agent API, custom visitor context, and identity verification
- Pro + AI is the AI assistant on top of Pro (same 3 sites and 1-year history)
1.2.0
- Updated pricing & plans — added the Pro + AI plan ($15/mo); corrected which plans include webhooks, the Bot Agent API, custom visitor context, and branding removal
- Tested up to WordPress 6.9.4
1.1.2
- Pro plan dropped from $9/mo to $5/mo
- “Remove branding” moved from Pro to Business tier
- Webhooks, Bot Agent API, and auto-translate now correctly listed as Pro & Business features
- Pro tier description expanded to include all included features
- Tested up to WordPress 6.9.4
1.1.1
- Updated copy: “Reply from Gmail” replaces “lives in your Gmail”
- Signup URL updated to app.ghostchat.dev/signup
- Free plan now shows unlimited canned responses (up to 50)
- setContext() now listed as Pro & Business (was Business only)
- GDPR wording updated to “GDPR-friendly” throughout
1.1.0
- Updated pricing: Business $25/mo, Pro 1-year history
- Added auto-translate to Business plan description
- Improved cart fragment reading with polling fallback for themes where jQuery events don’t fire
1.0.9
- WooCommerce auto-integration: page context (page type, product name) on all plans, cart context (items, total, count) on Pro & Business, custom setContext() on Business
- Zero configuration required — auto-detects WooCommerce and works out of the box
- Updates context in real-time on AJAX cart changes
1.0.8
- Updated pricing to reflect current 3-tier plans (Free/Pro/Business)
- Fixed version mismatch between header and constant
- Updated branding references to GhostChat
1.0.7
- Plugin renamed to GhostChat per WordPress.org guidelines
- Improved code structure with singleton pattern
- Added comprehensive internationalization (i18n) support
- All strings now translatable with ‘ghostchat’ text domain
- Added proper settings link in plugin actions
- Enhanced accessibility with ARIA labels
- Improved security with capability checks
- Added proper uninstall cleanup
- Better WordPress coding standards compliance
- Updated tested up to WordPress 6.9
1.0.6
- Fixed WordPress.org plugin checker errors
- Corrected text domain to match slug
- Added proper input sanitization callback
- Updated tested up to WordPress 6.9
- Reduced tags to 5 (WordPress.org requirement)
1.0.5
- Added chat bubble icon to header for better branding
- Fixed script enqueuing to use WordPress standards
- Added input sanitization for security
- WordPress 6.9 compatibility verified
1.0.4
- Added professional branding with gradient header
- Added footer with helpful links
- Improved user interface
1.0.3
- Added smart paste detection – auto-extracts Site ID from script tag
- Improved user experience with real-time feedback
- Better validation and error messages
1.0.2
- Added step-by-step setup instructions
- Better guidance for first-time users
- Improved documentation
1.0.1
- Updated branding from GhostChat to GhostChat
- Updated widget URL to api.ghostchat.dev
- Updated dashboard URL to app.ghostchat.dev
- Improved admin UI with better status messages
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Privacy-first live chat widget
- ~10KB lightweight script
- Zero tracking, zero cookies
- Real-time messaging
- Mobile PWA dashboard
