Description
The fastest way to add live chat to WordPress — Cnvrse lets you chat with visitors directly from your WordPress admin, Telegram, or Discord. No signup required, no external services, no monthly fees.
Why Cnvrse?
Most live chat plugins require external accounts, charge monthly fees, or make you install yet another app. Cnvrse is different:
- Ready in seconds — Install, activate, and a chat widget appears on your site. No signup, no configuration needed.
- Reply from your phone — Connect Telegram or Discord and reply to visitors from the app you already use. Or just use the WordPress dashboard.
- No monthly fees — Free forever. No per-seat pricing, no message limits, no “upgrade to reply.”
- Your data, your site — Conversations stay in your WordPress database. Nothing is stored on external servers.
- Won’t slow your site down — Lightweight and fast. Your PageSpeed score stays the same.
Key Features
Live Chat Widget
A clean, modern chat bubble that matches any theme. Customize colors and greeting text from Settings.
Real-Time Dashboard
See active visitors, ongoing conversations, and message history. Reply instantly without leaving WordPress.
Telegram Integration (Optional)
Connect your Telegram bot to receive instant notifications and reply to visitors from your phone. Messages arrive instantly.
Discord Integration (Optional)
Connect a Discord bot to receive visitor messages in your Discord server. Reply directly from any Discord channel — messages sync back to the chat widget automatically. Connect one or both messaging channels simultaneously.
Visitor Intelligence
See visitor browser, current page, and browsing journey. Know context before you reply.
Conversation Management
Organize chats with Open/Pending/Closed status. Auto-close inactive conversations. Never lose a lead.
Perfect For
- Small business websites needing simple customer support
- WooCommerce stores wanting pre-sale chat
- Freelancers and agencies managing client sites
- Teams already using Telegram or Discord for communication
- Anyone who wants live chat without the bloat
How It Works
- Install and activate Cnvrse
- Chat widget appears on your site immediately
- Visitors send messages — you get notified
- Reply from WordPress dashboard, Telegram, or Discord
- That’s it. No configuration required.
Telegram Setup (Optional)
Want to reply from your phone? Connect Telegram in 2 minutes:
- Create a bot via @BotFather on Telegram
- Paste your bot token in Cnvrse Settings
- Click Connect — Cnvrse auto-detects your Chat ID
- Receive notifications and reply from anywhere
Discord Setup (Optional)
Prefer Discord? Connect in 5 minutes:
- Create a bot at the Discord Developer Portal
- Add the bot to your server
- Paste your bot token and channel ID in Cnvrse Settings
- Click Connect — visitor messages appear in your Discord channel
Built for Performance
Cnvrse loads only what’s needed:
- No external API calls on page load
- Vanilla JavaScript (no jQuery)
- CSS loaded only on pages with widget
- REST API endpoints cached where possible
Your PageSpeed score stays intact.
Privacy & Compliance
- No third-party tracking scripts
- Conversations stored in your WordPress database
- Visitor IP used only for geolocation (optional)
- Compatible with GDPR, CCPA, and cookie consent plugins
- When Telegram or Discord is connected, visitor messages are forwarded to those services via their official APIs so you can reply from your phone or desktop app.
Coming in Pro
- Permanent conversation history
- Multiple chat agents
- Canned responses
- Business hours & offline mode
- File sharing
- Chat transcripts via email
- Priority support
Additional Info
Documentation: cnvrse.com/docs
Support: WordPress.org Forum
Pro Version: cnvrse.com/pro
Languages: English (more coming soon — help translate)
Third-Party Services
Cnvrse optionally integrates with the following third-party services when you choose to connect them:
Telegram Bot API
When you connect a Telegram bot, visitor chat messages are forwarded to your Telegram chat via the Telegram Bot API. Your replies are received via webhook. This service is provided by Telegram FZ-LLC. By connecting Telegram, you agree to the Telegram Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Discord API
When you connect a Discord bot, visitor chat messages are forwarded to your Discord server via the Discord API. Your replies are polled periodically. This service is provided by Discord Inc. By connecting Discord, you agree to the Discord Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Cnvrse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Telegram or Discord. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Installation
Automatic Installation (Recommended)
- Go to Plugins Add New in your WordPress admin
- Search for “Cnvrse”
- Click Install Now, then Activate
- Done! The chat widget is now live on your site
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
- Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
- Activate the plugin
After Installation
- Visit Cnvrse Settings to customize colors and greeting text
- (Optional) Connect Telegram or Discord for mobile notifications
- Start chatting with your visitors!
FAQ
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Does the live chat work without Telegram or Discord?
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Yes! Both are completely optional. You can reply to all chats directly from your WordPress dashboard. Telegram and Discord add the convenience of replying from your phone or desktop app.
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Can I connect both Telegram and Discord at the same time?
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Yes. Visitor messages are forwarded to all connected channels simultaneously. Reply from whichever app you prefer — the response reaches the visitor either way.
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Will this chat plugin slow down my website?
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No. Cnvrse is built for performance — under 50KB total, vanilla JavaScript, no jQuery dependency. Scripts load asynchronously and won’t affect your PageSpeed score.
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Is visitor data sent to external servers?
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Conversations are stored in your WordPress database. When you connect Telegram or Discord, visitor messages are forwarded to those services so you can reply from your phone or desktop app. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party scripts.
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Can I customize the chat widget colors?
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Yes. Go to Cnvrse Settings to change the primary color, widget title, subtitle, and welcome message. The widget automatically adapts to look great on any theme.
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Does it work with WooCommerce?
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Absolutely. Cnvrse works with any WordPress theme or plugin, including WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, and all major page builders. It’s built on native WordPress APIs.
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How long are conversations stored?
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In the free version, conversations are stored for 24 hours — perfect for real-time support. Cnvrse Pro offers permanent conversation storage with full history and search.
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Is it GDPR compliant?
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Yes. Cnvrse stores everything in your database. You control the data. Add a chat consent notice if required in your jurisdiction.
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Can multiple team members use it?
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The free version supports single-agent use. Cnvrse Pro (coming soon) adds multi-agent support with conversation assignment and team collaboration.
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How fast do Discord replies reach the visitor?
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Discord replies sync every 10–30 seconds (configurable via server cron). Telegram replies are instant via webhook. Dashboard replies are instant.
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How do I get support?
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For free support, use the WordPress.org support forum. For faster response, Pro users get priority email support.
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Contributors & Developers
“Cnvrse” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
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