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Chatly is an AI-powered chatbot plugin that helps WordPress site owners engage visitors, answer questions automatically, and capture leads 24/7.

Free Version Features:

  • πŸ€– AI-Powered Conversations – Uses Claude (Anthropic) or ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • πŸ’¬ Basic Lead Capture – Collect visitor information
  • πŸ“§ MailPoet Integration – Connect with MailPoet email lists
  • 🎨 Customizable Appearance – Match your brand colors
  • πŸ“± Mobile Responsive – Works on all devices

Free Version Limitations:

The free version is fully functional but designed for smaller sites:
* Basic customization options
* MailPoet integration only
* No conversation limits (you pay for API usage directly)
* Community support via WordPress.org forums

Pro Version Adds:

  • πŸ”“ Unlimited Conversations – No restrictions
  • πŸ“§ All Email Integrations – Mailchimp, Constant Contact, AWeber, Webhooks
  • πŸ“Š SEO Insights & Analytics – Discover content opportunities from visitor questions
  • πŸ—‚οΈ Advanced Knowledge Base – Create comprehensive Q&A libraries
  • πŸ’Œ AI Message Generator – Auto-generate welcome messages and prompts
  • πŸ” Yoast SEO Integration – Content gap analysis
  • πŸ“¨ Admin Transcript Emails – Auto-send transcripts to admin
  • 🏷️ Source Tracking – Tag leads by source
  • πŸ› οΈ Diagnostics Tool – Built-in troubleshooting
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Priority Support – Direct email support

Upgrade to Chatly Pro for unlimited features and priority support.

How It Works:

  1. Install Chatly and activate the plugin
  2. Get an API key from Anthropic or OpenAI
  3. Configure your AI provider in Chatly AI Provider
  4. Customize appearance and messages
  5. The chatbot appears on your site automatically!

Perfect For:

  • Small business websites
  • Service providers
  • Bloggers and content creators
  • Anyone wanting automated visitor engagement

External Services

IMPORTANT: This plugin requires external API services to function. You must provide your own API keys and agree to the terms of these services.

Required: AI Service (Choose One)

Anthropic Claude API

  • What it does: Powers the AI chatbot conversations
  • Data sent: User chat messages, conversation history, your system prompt/instructions
  • When sent: Every time a website visitor sends a message to the chatbot
  • User account required: Yes – you must create an account at console.anthropic.com
  • API endpoint: https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages
  • API Documentation: https://docs.anthropic.com/
  • Terms of Service: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/consumer-terms
  • Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
  • Typical cost: $3-10/month for small sites

OR OpenAI ChatGPT API

  • What it does: Powers the AI chatbot conversations
  • Data sent: User chat messages, conversation history, your system prompt/instructions
  • When sent: Every time a website visitor sends a message to the chatbot
  • User account required: Yes – you must create an account at platform.openai.com
  • API endpoint: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions
  • API Documentation: https://platform.openai.com/docs
  • Terms of Service: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
  • Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
  • Typical cost: $3-10/month for small sites

Optional: Email Marketing Integrations

The free version includes MailPoet integration only. Pro version adds Mailchimp, Constant Contact, and AWeber.

MailPoet (Included – No External API)

  • What it does: Adds captured leads to your MailPoet email lists
  • Data sent: None – works entirely within WordPress
  • When sent: N/A – local plugin integration only
  • User account required: No external account needed
  • Plugin required: MailPoet plugin must be installed
  • Terms: https://www.mailpoet.com/terms/
  • Privacy: https://www.mailpoet.com/privacy-notice/

Mailchimp API (Pro Version Only)

  • What it does: Adds captured leads to your Mailchimp audience
  • Data sent: Visitor name, email address, tags including β€œChatly”
  • When sent: When a visitor submits the lead capture form
  • API endpoint: https://{{datacenter}}.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/
  • API Documentation: https://mailchimp.com/developer/
  • Terms of Service: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/
  • Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Constant Contact API (Pro Version Only)

  • What it does: Adds captured leads to your Constant Contact lists
  • Data sent: Visitor name, email, phone (if collected), source note β€œChatly”
  • When sent: When a visitor submits the lead capture form
  • API endpoint: https://api.cc.email/v3/contacts
  • API Documentation: https://developer.constantcontact.com/
  • Terms of Service: https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/terms-and-conditions
  • Privacy Policy: https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/privacy-statement

AWeber API (Pro Version Only)

  • What it does: Adds captured leads to your AWeber subscriber lists
  • Data sent: Visitor name, email, tags: β€œchatly” and β€œwebsite-lead”
  • When sent: When a visitor submits the lead capture form
  • API endpoint: https://api.aweber.com/1.0/
  • API Documentation: https://api.aweber.com/
  • Terms of Service: https://www.aweber.com/service.htm
  • Privacy Policy: https://www.aweber.com/privacy.htm

Data Privacy Notice

When you use this plugin:

  • Visitor chat messages are sent to your chosen AI provider (Anthropic or OpenAI)
  • Chat transcripts are stored in your WordPress database
  • If lead capture is enabled and a visitor provides their information, that data may be sent to your configured email marketing service
  • You are responsible for complying with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
  • You should update your website’s privacy policy to disclose the use of AI chatbot services and data collection

No Data Sent to Plugin Developer

This plugin does NOT send any data to the plugin developer (MediaManagement Marketing Services LLC). All API calls go directly from your WordPress site to the services YOU configure (Anthropic, OpenAI, MailPoet, etc.). We do not track, collect, or have access to your conversations or visitor data.

Support

Free Version Support:
* WordPress.org support forums
* Documentation
* FAQ

Pro Version Support:
* Priority email support: support@mediamanagementcorp.com
* 24-48 hour response time
* Direct technical assistance

Learn more about Chatly Pro

Developed by MediaManagement Marketing Services LLC

Details

Plugin code:
chatly-ai-chatbot
Plugin version:
2.3.2
Outdated:
No
WP version:
5.8 or higher
PHP version:
7.4 or higher
Test up to WP version:
6.9
Total installations:
0
Last updated:
2025-12-08
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