Flexible Chat – AI chatbot plugin for WordPress and WooCommerce vs Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box

The easiest way to add an AI chatbot to WordPress and WooCommerce Do you want to add an AI assistant, customer support bot, or automated live chat to your WooCommerce store or WordPress site? Flexible Chat is a free WordPress AI chatbot plugin that connects a ready-made chat widget directly to your n8n workflows – bring any AI agent or automation you’ve already built in n8n straight to your frontend, no code required. If you’re searching for an n8n chat widget for WordPress, a live chat for WooCommerce, or a no-code AI chatbot plugin, Flexible Chat is built exactly for that. With Flexible Chat you can: Connect any n8n HTTP webhook to a polished frontend chat interface. Engage visitors with real-time streaming responses, just like ChatGPT. Route conversations by topic before the chat starts. Fully customize colors, texts, and behavior – no coding required. ⚠️ Requires your own n8n instance Flexible Chat is a frontend only – it has no AI logic of its own. You need your own n8n instance (self-hosted or n8n Cloud, a separate service not affiliated with WP Desk) with at least one workflow exposing an HTTP Webhook. Build a basic workflow (Webhook → AI node → Respond) in n8n, copy its webhook URL, and paste it into the plugin settings. Without an n8n workflow, the plugin has nothing to connect to. Key features Seamless n8n webhook integration – connect via a simple webhook URL. Streaming responses – bot replies appear in real time as they’re generated. Topic routing – suggest topics (e.g. “Sales”, “Support”) and route the chat accordingly. File uploads – with strict MIME type security restrictions. Message feedback – 👍 / 👎 buttons under bot responses. Persistent chat history – conversations survive across sessions. Custom metadata – send user ID, page URL, or subscription plan to n8n with every message. AI disclosure notice – add a compliance reminder below the chat input. Works with WordPress and WooCommerce – any page, post, or store page. Advanced customization Brand colors & typography – color pickers with automatic contrast adjustment, adjustable fonts and border radius. Custom texts & welcome messages – header, subtitles, placeholders, initial greeting. Window & toggle sizing – exact dimensions, small/normal/large floating buttons. Developer-friendly – CSS variables, class hooks, DI-driven architecture, Vite HMR support. 🛠 Setup (n8n workflow required first) Set up an n8n workflow with a webhook and copy its URL. Install and activate Flexible Chat. Go to Settings → Flexible Chat Settings. Paste your n8n webhook URL into the General tab. Customize colors, texts, and welcome messages. Save – your AI chat widget is live! Need more automation? Try Flexible Chat PRO The free version covers a single n8n workflow with full visual customization. For multiple AI agents, advanced visitor targeting, or priority support, check out Flexible Chat PRO. Upgrade to PRO → 📚 Documentation & support Questions? Use the official plugin support forum on WordPress.org. Why choose Flexible Chat? 100% free core features. Built and maintained by the trusted WP Desk team. Lightweight, optimized React-based frontend. Compatible with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce. Actively developed and secure. 🔒 Data use policy Learn more about our Use of Data Policy by WP Desk Plugins.

⭐ Lightweight and fast, persistent chat solution! ⭐ Fully self-hosted: No 3rd-party account required 🙂 Simple Ajax Chat makes it easy for your visitors to chat with each other on your website. Simply add a shortcode to any post or page and done! Instant chat forum anywhere. The chat form is fully customizable with many options, so you can create the perfect chat box for your visitors. 👉 Check out a Live Demo of Simple Ajax Chat at WP-Mix » 👉 Pro version supports unlimited chat forms! Simple Ajax Chat is fully self-hosted with NO 3rd-party service required. Many (if not all) of the other free chat plugins require registration and monthly service from a 3rd-party provider. With Simple Ajax Chat, there is no 3rd-party: WordPress is all that’s required. Own your chats! Difference between SAC free and SAC Pro The main difference between SAC free and SAC Pro? Easy: SAC free supports 1 chat form SAC Pro supports unlimited chat forms Pro can do everything free can do and SO much more. Customize each chat form with unique features. SAC Pro is an all new plugin written with smarter, faster code and all the latest techniques. Get SAC Pro » SAC Features The simplest possible persistent chat Fully self-hosted: No 3rd-party account required Ajax goodness loads new chats without page refresh Smart chat processing optimizes for performance Works with all browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) Works with all mobile devices (iPhone, Android, etc.) Display easily via shortcode or template tag Display chat box in multiple locations Regularly updated & “future proof” Supports custom CSS styles Strong anti-spam security Clean HTML markup More Features Plug-&-play: no configuration required Built-in control panel to edit and delete chats Define your own list of banned words and phrases Display chat messages in ascending or descending order Display custom content before/after the chat form Option to play sound alert for chat messages Option to restrict chat to logged-in users Option to restore default plugin settings Option to enable browser notifications Export all chat messages via CSV file Supports emoticons and emojis 🙂 Customize Everything Limit maximum number of chat messages Limit maximum length of each chat message Advanced customization via filter hooks Option to use textarea for larger input field Option to use logged-in username as the chat name Option to enable/disable URL field for chat names Load JavaScript only when chat box is displayed Customize the update interval for Ajax requests Customize the fade-in colors for new chats Customize the fade-duration for new chats Plus much more! 👉 That’s a LOT of features, but the Pro version has WAY more. Compare features (free vs. pro) » Exclusive Pro Features Enable Google reCaptcha (invisible) for all chat forms Choose from six form styles, or use custom styles Advanced chat management tools and user statistics Mute any user so they are not allowed to chat Ban any non-admin users from any chat session Enable customizable emoji picker for any chat form Display user avatars next to chat messages Display the user role next to chat messages Define your own Bang (!bang) shortcuts Email notifications for new chat messages Limit number of users for any chat form Create private chat boxes between users Banned phrases in text messages and user names Fine-grain control over allowed chat content Built with vanilla JavaScript (jQuery not required) Optionally display inline images in chat messages Automatically clear chat messages and send email alert Display a “current online users” widget for any form Displays a max-character counter for messages Display a role-based chat box on the WP Dashboard Choose from six sound alerts for new chat messages Option to include your own CSS and JavaScript 👉 Learn more and get SAC Pro » Privacy This plugin collects voluntary user chat data (i.e., Name, Chat Message, and optional URL field). It also gives the administrator the option to collect or not collect user IP information. Aside from those two things, this plugin does not collect or store any user data. This plugin uses a few cookies for the chat functionality. It does not connect to any third-party locations. Minimal impact on privacy. Translations This plugin supports translation into any language » Developer Simple Ajax Chat is developed and maintained by Jeff Starr, 15-year WordPress developer and book author. Support development I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can make a donation or purchase one of my books: The Tao of WordPress Digging into WordPress .htaccess made easy WordPress Themes In Depth Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins: BBQ Pro – Blazing fast WordPress firewall Blackhole Pro – Automatically block bad bots Banhammer Pro – Monitor traffic and ban the bad guys GA Google Analytics Pro – Connect WordPress to Google Analytics Head Meta Pro – Ultimate Meta Tags for WordPress REST Pro Tools – Awesome tools for managing the WP REST API Simple Ajax Chat Pro – Unlimited chat rooms USP Pro – Unlimited front-end forms Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thank you! 🙂