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You get pre-filled messages, a name-and-message lead form, customizable buttons, availability control based on your timezone, offline messaging, and a built-in analytics dashboard \u2014 all in the free version.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/themeatelier.net\/downloads\/better-chat-support-for-messenger\/#shortcode\">Plugin Demo<\/a> | \ud83d\ude80<a href=\"https:\/\/themeatelier.net\/downloads\/better-chat-support-for-messenger\/\">Pro Version<\/a> | \ud83d\udc69\ud83c\udffc\u200d\ud83d\udcbb<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/better-chat-support\/\">Support<\/a> | \ud83c\udf1f<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/better-chat-support\/reviews\/#new-post\">Rate this plugin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3>Video demo<\/h3>\n\n<p>[youtube https:\/\/youtu.be\/uskCC8jo4mo]<\/p>\n\n<h3>WHY BETTER CHAT SUPPORT FOR MESSENGER<\/h3>\n\n<p>Facebook Messenger is one of the world's most-used messaging platforms, which makes it a natural customer support channel. 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The React-powered dashboard displays a performance trendline chart, device breakdown (desktop, mobile, other), and country and browser statistics with date range filtering.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Shortcode support<\/strong> \u2013 Use <code>[mcs_messenger]<\/code> to place a Messenger button anywhere on your site with 20+ attributes for full control over style, availability, colors, and CTA text.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Auto-open popup<\/strong> \u2013 Configure the chat bubble to open automatically on page load, with an optional delay timer to trigger it after a set number of seconds.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Chat layout options<\/strong> \u2013 Choose between an agent card layout (photo, name, greeting) and a simple button layout depending on your design preference.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Device visibility &amp; positioning<\/strong> \u2013 Show or hide the bubble per device (desktop, tablet, mobile) and set independent screen position with pixel-level offset for each.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Theme styles<\/strong> \u2013 Switch between Flat and Custom theme styles, toggle light\/dark mode, and upload a custom background image for the chat popup.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Custom colors<\/strong> \u2013 Set primary and secondary colors to match your brand without touching any CSS.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Google Fonts<\/strong> \u2013 Pick any Google Font for the chat widget typography directly from the settings panel.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Custom CSS &amp; JavaScript<\/strong> \u2013 Add your own CSS and JS from the Advanced settings tab \u2014 only loaded when the chat widget is active.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Translation ready<\/strong> \u2013 Fully compatible with <code>.po<\/code>\/<code>.mo<\/code> translation workflows and any WordPress translation plugin.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>PREMIUM FEATURES<\/h3>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Everything in Free:<\/strong> You will get all the free features in premium version.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Unlimited Chat agents<\/strong> You will able to add unlimited agents for chat in different way. There has several options to preset them like grid, list, search feature and many more.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Premium Support<\/strong> If you face any issue and create a support ticket regarding that we will back to you within 6 hours with solution.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Lifetime update<\/strong> The premium plugin is totally lifetime deal with lifetime new update. There is no need for yearly renewals.<\/p>\n\n<h3>External services<\/h3>\n\n<p>Better Chat Support For Messenger uses <a href=\"https:\/\/appsero.com\">Appsero<\/a> SDK to collect some telemetry data upon user's confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster &amp; make product improvements.<\/p>\n\n<p>Appsero SDK <strong>does not gather any data by default.<\/strong> The SDK only starts gathering basic telemetry data <strong>when a user allows it via the admin notice<\/strong>. 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Enter your Facebook Page ID, choose a chat layout, set your agent details, and save. The bubble will appear automatically on your site.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"where%20do%20i%20find%20my%20facebook%20page%20id%3F\"><h3>Where do I find my Facebook Page ID?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>You can find your Page ID in your Facebook Page settings under \"About\", or by using a Facebook Page ID lookup tool. Enter the ID (numbers only) in the plugin\u2019s Floating Chat settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20add%20more%20than%20one%20agent%3F\"><h3>Can I add more than one agent?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Multiple agents with a list or grid layout can be added in the premium version.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20use%20the%20chat%20button%20in%20a%20specific%20location%20on%20a%20page%3F\"><h3>Can I use the chat button in a specific location on a page?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Use the shortcode <code>[mcs_messenger]<\/code>, the Gutenberg block, or the Elementor widget to place a Messenger button anywhere on your page or post.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20shortcode%20attributes%20are%20available%3F\"><h3>What shortcode attributes are available?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The shortcode supports: <code>style<\/code>, <code>photo<\/code>, <code>background<\/code>, <code>hover_background<\/code>, <code>text_color<\/code>, <code>icon_color<\/code>, <code>border<\/code>, <code>border_radius<\/code>, <code>padding<\/code>, <code>top_label<\/code>, <code>main_label<\/code>, <code>online<\/code>, <code>offline<\/code>, <code>fbid<\/code>, <code>visibility<\/code>, <code>sizes<\/code>, <code>timezone<\/code>, and per-day availability (<code>sunday<\/code> through <code>saturday<\/code>).<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20show%20or%20hide%20the%20bubble%20on%20specific%20pages%3F\"><h3>Can I show or hide the bubble on specific pages?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The visibility option lets you display the bubble everywhere or restrict it to specific pages, posts, or post types.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20control%20the%20bubble%E2%80%99s%20position%20on%20the%20screen%3F\"><h3>Can I control the bubble\u2019s position on the screen?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can choose from bottom-right, bottom-left, right-middle, and left-middle positions, with pixel-level offset control for each. Independent positioning settings are available for desktop, tablet, and mobile.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20this%20plugin%20gdpr%20compatible%3F\"><h3>Is this plugin GDPR compatible?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The plugin does not save any personal data by default and does not use cookies. You also have an option to show a GDPR compliance notice with a checkbox so users can consent before chatting.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20the%20plugin%20track%20analytics%3F\"><h3>Does the plugin track analytics?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Starting from v2.1.0, the plugin includes a built-in analytics system that tracks visitors, widget views, and conversions. The dashboard shows a performance trendline chart and a device breakdown (desktop, mobile, other), along with country and browser statistics \u2014 no third-party analytics service required.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20is%20the%20leads%20feature%3F\"><h3>What is the Leads feature?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>When a visitor submits their information through the name\/message form on the chat bubble, it is saved as a lead. You can view, filter, and delete leads from the <strong>Messenger &gt; Dashboard &gt; Leads<\/strong> page in the admin area.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20customize%20the%20look%20of%20the%20bubble%3F\"><h3>Can I customize the look of the bubble?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can choose between Flat and Custom theme styles, pick from 13+ bubble animations, set custom primary and secondary colors, control the bubble icon, tooltip, and add your own CSS.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20set%20my%20availability%20hours%3F\"><h3>Can I set my availability hours?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can configure available hours for each day of the week, set your timezone, and choose what message to show visitors when you are offline.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20it%20translation%20ready%3F\"><h3>Is it translation ready?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The plugin is fully translation ready. If your language is not available, you can translate it using any translation plugin or the standard WordPress <code>.po<\/code>\/<code>.mo<\/code> workflow.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20add%20custom%20css%20or%20javascript%3F\"><h3>Can I add custom CSS or JavaScript?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The plugin has a dedicated Advanced settings tab where you can add custom CSS and custom JavaScript that load only when the chat widget is active.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20my%20data%20be%20deleted%20if%20i%20uninstall%20the%20plugin%3F\"><h3>Will my data be deleted if I uninstall the plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>That depends on your settings. The plugin has a \"Clean up data on deletion\" option in the Advanced tab. When enabled, all plugin data is removed from the database upon uninstallation.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n<!--section=changelog-->\n<h4>2.2.1 \u2013 11 June, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fixed: PHP warning \"preg_match_all(): Unknown modifier 'b'\" triggered by the Help page reviews on some servers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>2.2.0 \u2013 11 June, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Update: Complete admin panel redesign \u2014 migrated from Codestar Framework to React-based architecture<\/li>\n<li>Update: Improved overall user experience and performance of admin dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Update: Removed full-page reload issue \u2014 admin navigation now works with React Router (no reload on menu click)<\/li>\n<li>Update: Enhanced UI responsiveness and smoother navigation between Dashboard, Settings, Floating Chat, Shortcode, and Help pages<\/li>\n<li>Improved: All previously unstable or partially working options are now fully functional<\/li>\n<li>Improved: Better state management across admin settings<\/li>\n<li>Improved: Faster and more stable admin interactions<\/li>\n<li>Improved: Overall plugin UX consistency across all settings pages<\/li>\n<li>Fixed: Admin menu navigation reload issue (now fully SPA-based using React Router)<\/li>\n<li>Fixed: Several settings\/options not working properly in previous Codestar version<\/li>\n<li>Fixed: UI inconsistency and broken behavior in older admin components<\/li>\n<li>Fixed: Improved handling of configuration changes without page reload<\/li>\n<li>Fixed: Stability issues in multiple admin settings fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>2.1.1 \u2013 22 May, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fixed: Conversion tracking for Gutenberg block, shortcode, and Elementor widget button clicks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>2.1.0 \u2013 14 May, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Added: React-powered admin Dashboard as the new main plugin page.<\/li>\n<li>Added: Analytics system to track visitors, widget views, and conversions with date range filtering.<\/li>\n<li>Added: Analytics trend line chart showing visitors, views, and conversions over time.<\/li>\n<li>Added: Country and browser detection for analytics tracking.<\/li>\n<li>Added: Frontend tracking script injected automatically to capture widget interactions.<\/li>\n<li>Updated: Plugin main menu page now renders via React for a modern SPA experience.<\/li>\n<li>Updated: Plugin admin menu renamed to \"Messenger\".<\/li>\n<li>Updated: Floating Chat settings moved to a dedicated submenu page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>2.0.1 \u2013 01 May, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Added: Theme Style option to choose different chat bubble designs (e.g., Flat and Custom styles).<\/li>\n<li>Added: Display Notification Icon option to show or hide the notification icon in the interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>2.0.0 \u2013 22 April, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Added: New \u201cSimple Button\u201d floating layout.<\/li>\n<li>Updated: Completely redesigned admin panel for improved usability.<\/li>\n<li>Updated: Refined option titles and descriptions for better clarity.<\/li>\n<li>Updated: Enhanced Gutenberg block settings and controls.<\/li>\n<li>Updated: Improved Elementor widget options and customization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.3.2 \u2013 01 April, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Added: Floating Chat Layout field.<\/li>\n<li>Improved: Option dependency logic.<\/li>\n<li>Tested up to: WordPress 7.0.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.3.1 \u2013 11 March, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Added: Custom CSS and JavaScrip option under setting to the Advance tag.<\/li>\n<li>Added: More bubble position.<\/li>\n<li>Added: Visibility option for bubble.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed: Agent availability issue.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed: Device visibility issue.<\/li>\n<li>Update: Moved Clean-up Data on Deletion setting to the Advance tab. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.2.22 \u2013 January 27, 2026<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Removed: Appsero integration.<\/li>\n<li>Update: Some codebase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.2.21 \u2013 December 31, 2025<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Added: Data clean-up option on deletion.<\/li>\n<li>Added: Enable\/disable option for the floating chat feature.<\/li>\n<li>Added: New shortcode attributes: background, visibility, size, and rounded corners.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed: Codebase refactored for improved stability and maintainability.<\/li>\n<li>Updated: Verified compatibility with the latest WordPress release.<\/li>\n<li>Updated: Verified compatibility with the latest PHP version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.2.20 December 21 2025<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tested: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.2.19 November 12 2025<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Updated: Ensured all data is properly sanitized, validated, and escaped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.2.18 October 25 2025<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tested: WordPress 6.8.3 compatibility.<\/li>\n<li>Update: Improved some codebase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.2.17 - 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