Description
Anicons is a lightweight WordPress plugin that adds an animated WhatsApp Chat Button and a Scroll-to-Top button to your website.
It helps visitors contact you instantly via WhatsApp and improves navigation — without slowing down your site.
Perfect for:
✅ WooCommerce stores
✅ Local businesses
✅ Service providers & freelancers
✅ Small business blogs that rely on WhatsApp leads
📺 Video tutorial:
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Best For
🛒 WooCommerce Stores
Answer pre-sale questions instantly
Reduce cart abandonment
Increase customer trust with WhatsApp support
🏪 Local Businesses
One-tap WhatsApp contact on mobile
Ideal for salons, clinics, shops, restaurants
👨💼 Service Providers
Freelancers, consultants, agencies
Convert visitors into WhatsApp leads
No complex setup required
WhatsApp Chat Button Features
✅ Opens WhatsApp Web on desktop
✅ Opens WhatsApp app on mobile (Android & iOS)
✅ Supports WhatsApp & WhatsApp Business numbers
✅ Floating sticky button (left or right position)
✅ Clean animated icons
✅ Mobile-friendly and responsive
Scroll to Top Button Features
✅ Sticky scroll-to-top button
✅ Appears automatically on scroll
✅ Multiple icon styles
✅ Adjustable position and spacing
Performance & Optimization
Lightweight and fast-loading
No jQuery dependency
Minimal CSS & JavaScript
Compatible with caching plugins
No negative impact on Google PageSpeed
Translations
Available languages:
English
How to Use
Activate the plugin
WhatsApp Chat Button and Scroll-to-Top Button will appear automatically
Go to Anicons Settings to:
Add your WhatsApp number
Enable or disable buttons
Adjust position and spacing
Note:
WhatsApp button will appear only after a valid mobile number is added.
Screenshots
screenshot-1.png – Admin settings panel – WhatsApp & Scroll-to-Top options 
screenshot-2.png – WhatsApp chat button on WooCommerce website 
screenshot-3.png – Local business website with WhatsApp floating button 
screenshot-4.png – Mobile view – responsive WhatsApp button 
screenshot-5.png – Scroll-to-Top button (bottom right position)
Installation
Automatic Installation
Go to Plugins Add New
Search for Anicons – WhatsApp Chat Button & Scroll to Top
Click Install Now, then Activate
Manual Installation
Download the plugin ZIP file
Upload to /wp-content/plugins/anicons-chat-scroll-to-top/
Activate via WordPress dashboard
FAQ
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How do I set up the plugin?
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How do I add my WhatsApp number?
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Go to Anicons Settings in the WordPress admin and enter your WhatsApp number.
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Ensure the plugin is activated
Enter a valid WhatsApp number
Clear cache (browser & site)
Check button position settings
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Does this work with WooCommerce?
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Yes. It works perfectly with WooCommerce websites.
Reviews
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Contributors & Developers
“Anicons – Chat Button & Scroll to Top” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.3.1
Improved plugin SEO and WordPress.org visibility
Optimized descriptions for WooCommerce and business websites
Updated screenshots with real-world use cases
Minor UI and animation improvements
= 1.3.0=
Updated Animated icons and fixed WhatsApp opening on apple mobile devices.
= 1.2.0=
Updated icons and fixed WhatsApp opening on mobile devices.
= 1.1.3=
New Icons Updated
= 1.1.2=
Enhanced WhatsApp link handling: Now intelligently opens WhatsApp Web on desktop, and the WhatsApp app on both iOS and Android devices for a seamless user experience.
Improved security: User agent is now properly sanitized and validated, and all input handling is stricter to meet WordPress security standards.
Modernized settings UI: The “Enable WhatsApp Icon” and “Enable Scroll-to-Top Icon” options now use toggle switches for a more intuitive and visually appealing admin experience.
Better WhatsApp number validation: Admin guidance and input validation have been improved to help ensure only valid numbers are saved.
1.1.1
Added toggle switches to enable or disable the WhatsApp and Scroll-to-Top icons.
Introduced additional static and animated icon options for greater customization.
1.1.0
Added a toggle button to allow moving the WhatsApp Sticky Button to the right side of the screen.
1.0.0
Initial release featuring a floating WhatsApp Sticky Button and a Scroll-to-Top Button.