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/wp-fuse/whatsapp-light/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.
Lightweight and elegant WordPress plugin to add a floating WhatsApp chat button to your website.
Features
- Zero frontend overhead: No extra HTTP requests or unnecessary scripts.
- Pre-minified CSS: The floating button styles are generated inline and minified on-the-fly.
- Customizable: Choose between Left and Right positions, and set a custom text label.
- Direct to WhatsApp: Uses the official
wa.meAPI for a seamless transition to the app or web version.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/whatsapp-lightdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Navigate to Settings > WhatsApp to configure your phone number and options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it affect my page speed?
No. WhatsApp Light was built specifically to have zero frontend impact, with no additional HTTP requests and all CSS carefully minified inline.
Changelog
1.0.4
- Performance and security improvements
- Added Portuguese (Brazil) translation (
pt_BR) - Added
load_plugin_textdomainhooks for standardized i18n support
Releases
1 release.
Tag
Published
v1.0.4
latest
Mar 23, 2026 7mo ago
These releases are tags only. The author does not attach a packaged zip, so there are no download counts to report.