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/tommypf11/surf-social/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.
test Surf Social - WordPress Plugin
Real-time presence and global chat for WordPress. See who's on your site and chat with them instantly.
Features
🎯 Real-Time Presence
- See other users' cursors on the page with colored name pills
- Visual indicators showing who's currently browsing
- Smooth cursor tracking with soft glow effects
💬 Global Chat
- Right-edge chat drawer with modern UI
- Three chat channels: Web Chat, Friend Chat, and Support
- Message history with pagination
- Real-time message delivery
- Unread message notifications
⚡ Real-Time Transport
- Pusher Integration (Recommended) - Easy setup with Pusher's hosted service
- WebSocket Fallback - Self-hosted option for complete control
- Automatic reconnection and heartbeat
🎨 Beautiful UI/UX
- Rounded chat drawer matching modern design standards
- Avatar chips dock with user indicators
- Pill-style name tags with soft glows
- Responsive design for mobile and desktop
- Smooth animations and transitions
Screenshots
The plugin provides a sleek, dark-themed chat interface that docks to the right edge of your site, with real-time cursor tracking and presence indicators throughout the