=== Floating Chat Nova ===
Contributors: akashahmed29
Tags: messenger, whatsapp, telegram, livechat, chatwidget
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A modern, multi-channel floating chat widget for WordPress with a beautiful auto-saving admin dashboard.

== Description ==

Floating Chat Nova adds a customizable floating chat button to your site that connects visitors to Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, and any custom channel you define.

**🆓 Free Features**

* Facebook Messenger chat button with one-click chat (m.me links)
 Easily connect your Facebook Messenger account to your website, allowing visitors to start a conversation with just one click using m.me links for seamless communication.

* Multiple Messenger accounts support
 Add and manage multiple Messenger accounts simultaneously, giving your visitors options to reach different departments or team members.

* 2 button style presets (Style 1 & Style 2)
 Choose from two professionally designed button styles to match your website's aesthetic and brand identity.

* Custom welcome message & CTA bubble with delay/auto-hide timers
 Create a personalized welcome message and call-to-action bubble that appears with customizable delay and auto-hide timers for optimal user engagement.

* Left/right position, adjustable size & scroll offset
 Position your chat button on either the left or right side of the screen with full control over button size and scroll offset for perfect placement.

* Icon & label toggle, custom colors
 Choose to display just the icon, just the label, or both, with complete color customization to match your brand palette.

* Scroll-triggered visibility
 Control when the chat button appears based on user scrolling behavior, appearing only when visitors have scrolled past a certain point on your page.

* Custom avatar & online/offline status indicator
 Upload a custom avatar for your chat widget and display real-time online/offline status to build trust with your visitors.

* Notification badge with custom count & color
 Show a notification badge with a customizable count and color to draw attention and encourage visitor engagement.

* Show/hide independently on mobile and desktop
 Display the chat button on mobile devices, desktop computers, or both, giving you granular control over the user experience across different devices.

* Entrance animations (fade, bounce, slide, zoom, shake)
 Choose from five entrance animation effects to make your chat button appear smoothly and engagingly when visitors land on your site.

* Modern tabbed admin dashboard with live preview
 Navigate through an intuitive tabbed interface in the WordPress admin area with real-time live preview of your changes before saving.

* Auto-save with SweetAlert2 confirmations
 Changes are automatically saved with beautiful SweetAlert2 confirmation popups, providing a smooth and user-friendly editing experience.

* One-click reset to defaults
 Quickly restore all plugin settings to their default values with a single click, perfect for troubleshooting or starting fresh.

**🚀 Pro Features**

* WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram & custom channel support
 Expand your communication channels beyond Messenger with support for WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, and a fully customizable channel of your choice.

* All 10 button style presets
 Access the complete collection of 10 professionally designed button styles, giving you even more options to match your website's design.

* Priority support
 Get faster response times and dedicated priority support from our team when you need assistance.

* Regular updates
 Receive ongoing updates with new features, improvements, and security patches to keep your plugin running smoothly.

**Upgrade any time** from inside the plugin's dashboard &mdash; Pro features unlock automatically as soon as your license is activated, no reinstall required.

= Why Floating Chat Nova? =

* **Lightweight** - Minimal impact on your site's performance
* **User-friendly** - Intuitive admin interface with live preview
* **Responsive** - Works perfectly on all devices
* **Customizable** - Full control over appearance and behavior
* **Modern** - Beautiful design that matches any theme

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `floating-chat-nova` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin from the **Plugins** screen.
3. Go to **Chat Nova** in the admin menu to configure the widget.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need Pro to use this plugin? =

No. The free version gives you a fully working floating chat button with Messenger support, 2 button styles, and all layout/behavior/CTA options. Pro unlocks WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, a custom channel, and the remaining 8 button styles.

= How do I upgrade to Pro? =

From the **Chat Nova** settings page, click any locked style or channel, or the **Upgrade to Pro** button in the sidebar. This takes you to secure checkout; once your license is activated, the locked features unlock automatically.

= Does upgrading require downloading a new plugin file? =

No. Floating Chat Nova uses a single codebase for both Free and Pro. Activating a license simply unlocks the Pro features already built into the plugin you have installed.

= How many channels are supported? =

The Pro version supports 5 channels: Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, and Custom Channel. The free version includes Messenger only.

= Can I use multiple channels at once? =

Yes! With Pro, you can display multiple channel buttons simultaneously, giving your visitors a choice of how to contact you.

= Where can I get support? =

Free users can post in the WordPress.org support forums. Pro users receive priority support directly from our team.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.3 =
* Fixed Icon issue

= 1.0.2 =
* Fixed minor bugs and performance optimizations

= 1.0.1 =
* Added WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram & custom channel support (Pro)
* Added 10+ button style presets (8 new styles for Pro)
* Added priority support for Pro users
* Improved UI/UX in admin dashboard

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Facebook Messenger integration
* 2 button style presets
* Custom CTA bubble with welcome message
* Advanced visibility and animation controls
* Modern tabbed admin dashboard with auto-save

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.1 =
Important update adding Pro feature support. All existing users can continue using the free version as-is. Pro users can now access WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, and 8 additional button styles.

== Screenshots ==

1. General
2. Appearance
3. Messages & CTA
4. Channels
5. Behavior
6. Visibility
7. Frontend View

== Additional Information ==

**Privacy**

This plugin does not collect or store any personal data. All settings are stored locally in your WordPress database.