Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/aroraaastha/wp-helpdesk-lite/archive/refs/heads/main.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
WP Helpdesk Lite is a lightweight WordPress plugin for managing support tickets. Users can submit tickets from the frontend, and admins can manage them via a custom dashboard.
Features
- Frontend ticket submission using
[helpdesk_ticket_form] - Tickets with High / Medium / Low priority
- Ticket status management (
Open,In Progress,Closed) - Admin dashboard with custom columns and priority badges
- Secure form submission with WordPress nonces
Installation
- Copy the folder to
wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin in WordPress admin.
- Use
[helpdesk_ticket_form]shortcode on any page to submit tickets.
Usage
- Frontend: Logged-in users submit tickets via form.
- Backend: Admin manages tickets under Helpdesk → Tickets.
Author
AASTHA ARORA – WordPress Developer