Overview
Add a private messaging system to your site and allow users to privately message each other. Perfect for websites where users need to interact one on one.
Key Features
- Allows users to send private messages to other users
- Adds a message button to user profiles which lets users send a private message to that user via messages modal
- Adds a messages tab to each user profile so users can view all conversations and read/send private messages from profile
- Automatic refresh of private messages
- Ability to add emoticons to each private message easily
- Option to set a maximum number of characters allowed in each conversation reply
- Adds option to user account page for users to decide if they want to receive private messages or not
- Sends an e-mail notification to users when someone starts a new conversation with them
- Adds option to user account page so users can turn on/off receiving an e-mail notification for new conversations
- Control which user roles can use private messages
- Control which user roles can send or receive private messages
- Limit the number of new conversations a user role can create within a certain timeframe
- Includes block feature so users can block specific users from messaging them and also provides a way to unblock users from account page
- Messages accept plain text, with urls automatically converted into links (No other HTML is accepted in messages)
- Show unread messages count in your menu easily using the {new_messages} tag
Integrations with other extensions
- Followers – Users can decide to let only users who follow them to message them.
- Real-time Notifications – Users can receive a notification when someone starts a new conversation with them.
- Online users – Shows a green dot next to user when user is online
What's included
- The full pluginEvery file from the developer's release, in one zip.
- Unlimited sitesInstall it on your own and your clients' sites.
- GPL licensedFree to use, study and modify.
- No paymentFree to download, no card needed.
How to install
- 1Download the zip file from this page.
- 2In WordPress, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- 3Choose the zip, click Install Now, then Activate.
Questions
Is this the developer's own release?
Yes. It is the release published by the original developer, redistributed under the GNU General Public License. The GPL allows anyone to share and resell the code.
Do I get a license key or automatic updates?
No. License keys, one-click updates and support come from the developer's own paid plans. To update, download the newer version here when it is listed and install it over the old one.
Can I use it on more than one site?
Yes. The GPL puts no limit on the number of sites, including client sites.
Why is it free?
During our launch every download that is available on GPL Store is free. Nothing is charged and no card is asked for.
