Voxfor Secure Live Chat and AI Support

Descrição

Voxfor Secure Live Chat and AI Support is a complete live chat solution designed specifically for WordPress websites. It provides real-time communication between website visitors and administrators with a focus on performance, security, and user experience.

Works Out of the Box: The chat widget automatically appears on your site after activation – no shortcodes or widgets required. Simply activate the plugin, set your status to “Online” in the admin panel, and start receiving chats immediately.

Professional Features: Get enterprise-level functionality including real-time messaging, visitor tracking, advanced analytics, user management, chat history, and AI automation – all integrated seamlessly into your WordPress dashboard.

External Services: This plugin may connect to optional external services (Anthropic AI API, IP geolocation) to provide enhanced features. All external services are optional, clearly documented, and can be disabled. See the “External Services” section below for complete details.

Resources

Key Features

  • Real-time Messaging – Instant communication using AJAX polling
  • Advanced Analytics – Comprehensive reporting and visitor tracking
  • AI Bot Integration – Automated responses with Claude Sonnet 4
  • Mobile Optimized – Mobile-first responsive design
  • Security Focused – CSRF protection, input sanitization, and rate limiting
  • Multi-language Support – Translation ready with proper internationalization
  • File Sharing – Secure file upload and sharing capabilities
  • Admin Dashboard – Comprehensive management interface

Technical Features

  • WordPress coding standards compliant
  • Object-oriented architecture
  • Proper database schema with caching
  • Security-first development approach
  • Performance optimized with caching strategies
  • REST API integration
  • AJAX polling

Use Cases

  • Customer support for e-commerce sites
  • Lead generation and sales assistance
  • Technical support and troubleshooting
  • General visitor engagement
  • Automated responses and FAQ handling

External Services

This plugin connects to external services to provide enhanced functionality. Below is a complete disclosure of all external services used:

Anthropic AI API (Optional)

What it’s used for: AI-powered automated chat responses and intelligent conversation handling.

When data is sent: Only when AI features are enabled and an API key is provided. Data is sent when:
– Visitors send messages and AI auto-response is enabled
– Administrators refresh the AI model list
– AI agent processes chat conversations

What data is sent:
– Chat messages and conversation context
– System prompts and AI configuration settings
– API authentication key (stored locally, transmitted securely)
– No personal visitor information beyond the chat content

Service provider: Anthropic, Inc.
Terms of Service Consumer
Terms of Service Commercial
Privacy Policy
API Documentation

IP Geolocation Service (Optional)

What it’s used for: Visitor location tracking for analytics and geographic chat distribution reports.

When data is sent: Only when visitor tracking is enabled. Data is sent when:
– New visitors access your website
– Analytics reports are generated

What data is sent:
– Visitor IP addresses (anonymized after processing)
– No personal information or browsing data

Service provider: IP-API.com
Service Website
Terms and Policies
Privacy Policy
Data retention: Results are cached locally for 24 hours to minimize requests

Data Protection Notes

  • All external service communications use HTTPS encryption
  • API keys and sensitive data are stored securely in your WordPress database
  • You can disable any external service integrations at any time
  • No data is sent to external services without your explicit configuration
  • The plugin works fully offline – external services are optional enhancements

Quick Start Guide

Get started in 3 simple steps:

  1. Activate the Plugin – The chat widget automatically appears on your site
  2. Go Online – Navigate to ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Live Chat’ and set status to “Online”
  3. Start Chatting – You’ll receive notifications when visitors start conversations

Optional Setup:
* Customize appearance: ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Settings’
* Enable AI automation: ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘AI Agent’ (requires Anthropic API key)
* View analytics: ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Analytics’
* Manage chat history: ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Chat History’

Developer Notes

This plugin follows WordPress coding standards and best practices:

  • All user inputs are properly sanitized and validated
  • Database queries use prepared statements
  • Proper nonce verification for all forms
  • Comprehensive error handling and logging
  • Performance optimized with strategic caching
  • Internationalization ready

For developers looking to extend the plugin, hooks and filters are available throughout the codebase.

Ecrãs

  • Admin dashboard with analytics
  • Chat management interface
  • Chat History interface
  • Analytics Reporting
  • AI Agent Setup Settings
  • Chat History Message Model
  • Live User Tracking
  • Knowledge Base

Instalação

Automatic Installation (Recommended)

  1. Go to your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Navigate to ‘Plugins’ ‘Add New’
  3. Search for “Voxfor Secure Live Chat and AI Support”
  4. Click ‘Install Now’ and then ‘Activate’
  5. The chat widget will automatically appear on your site

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file
  2. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/voxfor-secure-live-chat-and-ai-support/ or use ‘Plugins’ ‘Add New’ ‘Upload Plugin’
  3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  4. The chat widget will automatically appear on your site

Configuration

  1. After activation, go to ‘Voxfor Chat’ in your WordPress admin menu
  2. Configure basic settings under ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Settings’
  3. Set your agent status under ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Live Chat’
  4. Optional: Configure AI features under ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘AI Agent’

No Shortcodes or Widgets Required

The chat widget automatically appears on all frontend pages once activated. You can customize its position, colors, and behavior through the admin settings panel.

Perguntas frequentes

How do I start receiving chats after installation?

After activation, go to ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Live Chat’ and set your agent status to “Online”. The chat widget automatically appears on your site and you’ll receive notifications for new chats.

Where do I configure the chat widget appearance?

Go to ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Settings’ to customize widget color, position (bottom-right, bottom-left, etc.), welcome messages, and other appearance options.

How do I set up AI automated responses?

  1. Get an Anthropic API key from https://console.anthropic.com/
  2. Go to ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘AI Agent’
  3. Enter your API key and enable AI Agent
  4. Configure your AI personality and behavior settings
  5. Set agent status to “AI Agent Mode” for full automation

Does this plugin require external services?

No, the core chat functionality works entirely within your WordPress installation. However, optional features connect to external services:

  • AI Features: Requires Anthropic API for automated responses (optional)
  • Visitor Analytics: Uses IP-API.com for location data (Biuld-in)

All external services are optional and clearly documented in the “External Services” section above.

Is the chat widget mobile-friendly?

Yes, the chat widget is fully responsive with touch-optimized controls, mobile gestures, and adaptive layouts for all screen sizes.

Can I customize the appearance?

Yes, you can Only customize colors, position. Advanced users can add custom CSS for complete design control.

How do I manage chat history and analytics?

Access ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Chat History’ for conversation archives and ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Analytics’ for performance metrics, visitor insights, and reporting.

Does it work with caching plugins?

Yes, the plugin is compatible with popular caching solutions (W3 Total Cache, WP Rocket, etc.) and includes optimized caching strategies.

How do I handle problematic users?

Use ‘Voxfor Chat’ ‘Ban Management’ to ban users by IP or browser fingerprint.

Is it GDPR compliant?

The plugin includes privacy controls, data management features, and respects user consent. You should review the privacy settings based on your specific compliance requirements.

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Registo de alterações

2.2.1

  • Fixed agent status synchronization between admin panel and chat widget
  • Resolved database persistence issues with agent status in wpsy_voxfseli_agents table
  • Fixed JavaScript selector mismatch for agent status dropdown
  • Corrected nonce verification and AJAX localization conflicts
  • Enhanced WordPress coding standards compliance (fixed $_POST sanitization)
  • Removed all debug logging for production deployment
  • Improved agent record creation and database table management
  • Fixed CSS class handling for status indicator updates
  • Enhanced security with proper input validation and sanitization
  • Stability improvements and bug fixes

2.2.0

  • Major version release with comprehensive improvements
  • Enhanced analytics with beautiful SVG charts (removed external CDN dependencies)
  • Improved WordPress coding standards compliance
  • Removed all debug code for production readiness
  • Fixed database cleanup on plugin uninstall
  • Enhanced AI agent functionality with better error handling
  • Improved notification system and user experience
  • Complete code review and security enhancements
  • Performance optimizations and bug fixes

2.1.0

  • Enhanced PHPCS compliance and code standards
  • Improved security with comprehensive input validation
  • Performance optimizations and caching improvements
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Updated dependencies and compatibility

2.0.0

  • Added AI bot integration capabilities
  • Enhanced mobile optimization
  • Improved analytics and reporting
  • Security enhancements
  • Major feature additions and improvements

1.5.0

  • Enhanced user interface and experience
  • Improved file handling and security
  • Better error handling and logging
  • Performance optimizations

1.0.0

  • Initial public release
  • Core live chat functionality
  • Admin dashboard and management
  • Basic analytics and reporting
  • Mobile responsive design
  • File sharing capabilities