=== Lead Capture Chat ===
Contributors: nitspatel
Tags: lead generation, chat widget, contact form, leads, floating widget, lead capture, visitor leads, lead form, lead chatbot
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.2.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A beautiful floating chat widget for WordPress. Collect visitor details, manage leads in your dashboard, and export to CSV.

== Description ==

Lead Capture Chat adds a polished, animated floating chat widget to your WordPress site that captures visitor name, email, phone, and message - then stores every lead directly in your WordPress admin.

No third-party services. No monthly fees. No data leaves your server.

🚀 Want to see the full PRO experience?


**[Live Features & Pricing Preview:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)**


🎥 **[Watch WP LeadChat Pro Demo Video](https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/52257987?key=f8ea1c56911033d0146356b861a427d4)**


**[🔥 Upgrade to WP LeadChat Pro:](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/29207/plan/48049/)**


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= Why Users Upgrade to PRO 🚀 =

WP LeadChat Pro transforms your simple floating chat widget into a complete lead generation system for freelancers, agencies, businesses, SaaS landing pages, and WooCommerce stores.

With PRO, you can:

✅ Capture unlimited leads  
✅ Add unlimited custom fields  
✅ Send automated email replies  
✅ Protect forms using reCAPTCHA  
✅ Fully customize colors, text, branding, and layout  
✅ Manage everything directly inside WordPress  
✅ Improve conversions with a professional lead capture experience  

**[View Live Features & Pricing Preview:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)**

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= ✅ Free Features =

* Floating chat widget - animated slide-up popup triggered by a fixed button in the corner of every page
* Inline shortcode - embed the form anywhere with `[npleadchat]`
* Leads dashboard - view, search, sort, and manage all leads from WP Admin → Lead Capture Chat
* Bulk actions - select and delete multiple leads at once
* Search & sort - find leads by name, email, phone, or message; sort by name or date
* Client-side validation - instant feedback before form submission
* CSV Export - export leads directly from the admin dashboard
* REST API powered - uses the WordPress REST API with nonce verification
* GDPR-friendly - all data stored locally in your own database, no external services

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= ⚡ Upgrade to WP LeadChat Pro =

🎥 **[Watch Demo:](https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/52257987?key=f8ea1c56911033d0146356b861a427d4)**

🚀 Ready to capture more leads and automate follow-ups?

WP LeadChat Pro unlocks advanced lead generation features designed for growing businesses, freelancers, and agencies.

= Lead Capture =

* Unlimited leads - no monthly cap
* Custom Field Builder - Text, Email, Phone, Dropdown, Checkbox, Textarea
* Drag-and-drop field reordering
* Live admin preview while editing settings

= Lead Management =

* Lead detail modal popup
* Better lead organization & workflow

= Email Notifications =

* Instant admin notifications
* Automatic lead auto-replies
* Template tags support
* Custom sender identity

= Spam Protection =

* Honeypot anti-spam protection
* Google reCAPTCHA v3 support

= Appearance & Customisation =

* Color picker controls
* Widget position (left/right)
* Adjustable widget width
* Custom profile image/logo
* Editable text and branding

🔥 Plans start at just $3/month

✔ 7-day free trial  
✔ 14-day money-back guarantee  
✔ Lifetime plans available  

**[View pricing & live demo:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)**

**[👉 Upgrade to PRO:](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/29207/plan/48049/)**

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= Free vs PRO =

| Feature                     | Free | PRO |
| Floating Chat Widget        | Yes  | Yes |
| Leads Dashboard             | Yes  | Yes |
| CSV Export                  | Yes  | Yes |
| Unlimited Leads             | No   | Yes |
| Custom Fields               | No   | Yes |
| Email Notifications         | No   | Yes |
| Auto Replies                | No   | Yes |
| Spam Protection             | No   | Yes |
| Appearance Customisation    | Basic | Full Control |
| Widget Position Control     | No   | Yes |
| Custom Branding             | No   | Yes |
| Live Admin Preview          | No   | Yes |


**[👉 See full feature breakdown & pricing:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)**

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= Perfect For =

* Freelancers
* Agencies
* Small businesses
* Service providers
* Coaches & consultants
* WooCommerce stores
* SaaS landing pages
* Lead generation websites

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= How It Works =

1. A visitor clicks the floating chat button on your site
2. A smooth animated pop-up appears
3. The visitor submits their information
4. The lead is saved instantly in your WordPress database
5. You manage leads directly from WP Admin → Lead Capture Chat

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= Shortcode =

Use `[npleadchat]` to embed the form inline anywhere on your site.

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= Privacy & GDPR =

This plugin stores lead data only in your own WordPress database. No external services are required. No third-party tracking. No monthly SaaS dependency.

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== Installation ==

= Automatic installation =

1. Go to Plugins → Add New
2. Search for Lead Capture Chat
3. Click Install Now
4. Activate the plugin

= Manual installation =

1. Download the ZIP file
2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Upload the ZIP file
4. Activate the plugin

= After activation =

* Floating widget appears automatically
* View leads in WP Admin → Lead Capture Chat
* Use shortcode `[npleadchat]` for inline forms
* Upgrade anytime for advanced PRO features

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin work with any WordPress theme? =

Yes. It works with Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, and all modern WordPress themes.

= Where are leads stored? =

All leads are stored locally inside your WordPress database. No external servers are used.

= Can I embed the form on pages? =

Yes. Use the shortcode `[npleadchat]`.

= Can I customize the widget design? =

Basic CSS customization is possible in the free version. Full appearance controls are available in WP LeadChat Pro.

= Can I add custom fields? =

Yes. WP LeadChat Pro includes a powerful Custom Field Builder.

= Does it support email notifications? =

Yes. Admin notifications and lead auto-replies are included in WP LeadChat Pro.

= Is spam protection included? =

WP LeadChat Pro includes Honeypot and Google reCAPTCHA v3 support.

= Will my existing leads transfer to PRO? =

Yes. Existing leads are automatically detected and imported into PRO.

= Does this plugin slow down my website? =

No. The plugin is lightweight and optimized for performance.

= Is this plugin GDPR compliant? =

The plugin stores data locally and makes no external requests. GDPR compliance depends on how you handle collected lead data on your website.

= What happens if I uninstall the plugin? =

The plugin removes its custom database table during uninstall.

= What is WP LeadChat Pro? =

WP LeadChat Pro is the premium version that adds:

* Unlimited leads
* Custom fields
* Email automation
* Spam protection
* Appearance customization
* Live preview
* Advanced lead management

**[👉 Learn more:](https://leadcapturechat.netlify.app/)**

**[👉 Upgrade now:](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/29207/plan/48049/)**


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== Screenshots ==

1. The floating chat widget opens on a page with a gradient header, avatar, modern form fields, and a success message
2. Leads dashboard - view, search, sort, and bulk-delete all captured leads in WP Admin
3. **Settings + live preview(PRO)** - the full settings panel showing colour pickers, avatar upload, field toggles, and the live preview sidebar updating in real time as you type
4. **Custom Field Builder (Pro)** - drag-and-drop field list with custom field types (Text, Dropdown, Checkbox and more), reorderable rows, and required field toggles - unlocked with a Pro licence

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== Changelog ==

= 2.2.3 =
* Added PRO landing page links
* Improved upgrade CTAs
* Added comparison table
* Enhanced PRO promotion inside the readme

= 2.2.2 =
* Add Demo Video Of PRO Plugin
* Make some text changes in the README file

= 2.2.1 =
* Delete the readme backup file, which was mistakenly added, and commit
* make some small changes in the README file

= 2.2.0 =
* Added: Pro upsell section in plugin description - links to WP LeadChat Pro for unlimited leads, custom fields, email notifications, CSV export, and spam protection
* Added: New FAQ entries explaining Pro features and how to upgrade
* Fixed: Admin menu references updated from the old plugin name to Lead Capture Chat
* Fixed: "Can I change colours?" FAQ updated to correctly point to Pro instead of "planned for future release"

= 2.1.1 =
* Changed the description of the plugin
* Removed some unwanted details

= 2.1.0 =
* Plugin renamed from NP Lead Chatbot to Lead Capture Chat for clarity and better searchability
* Updated banner and plugin icon assets
* No database or functionality changes - safe to upgrade

= 2.0.0 =
* Complete UI redesign — gradient header, DM Sans font (bundled locally), animated popup, modern inputs with focus states
* Added floating button toggle animation (chat icon ↔ close icon)
* Added slide-up open / scale-down close popup animation
* Added loading spinner on submit button during form submission
* Added styled success and error response messages with icons
* Added Escape key and outside-click to close the popup
* Added ARIA labels and roles for accessibility
* Replaced Google Fonts external request with locally bundled woff2 font files
* Refactored frontend PHP - shared form field helper, proper label elements, autocomplete attributes
* Improved inline validation - error state clears as user types
* Added `[npleadchat]` inline embed with its own gradient header

= 1.2.0 =
* Added Export Leads (CSV) feature in the admin panel
* Improved admin UI
* Minor performance improvements

= 1.1.0 =
* Added bulk actions support in admin listing
* Added search functionality in the admin listing
* Added column sorting in admin listing
* Improved UI and performance

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with lead capture form and admin dashboard

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.2.3 =
Improved upgrade CTAs, added comparison table

= 2.2.2 =
Make some content changes in the README file

= 2.2.1 =
Make small changes in the README file

= 2.2.0 =
Adds Pro upsell information and fixes references to admin menu names. Safe to upgrade — no database or functionality changes.

= 2.1.1 =
Description update only. Safe to upgrade.

= 2.1.0 =
Plugin renamed to Lead Capture Chat. No database or functionality changes — safe to upgrade.

= 2.0.0 =
Major UI redesign. The floating widget and inline shortcode form now have a professional gradient header, smooth animations, and modern input styling. No database changes — safe to upgrade.

= 1.2.0 =
Adds CSV export for leads. Safe to upgrade.