by Init HTML
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Init Chat Engine – Real-Time, Community, Extensible
A lightweight, real-time community chat system built with REST API and Vanilla JS. No jQuery, no reload. Full admin panel with moderation tools.
Compatible with WP 6.9
v1.2.8
Current Version v1.2.8
Updated 2 months ago
Last Update on 11 Nov, 2025
Synced 7 hours ago
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#20,880
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Active Installs
50+
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Downloads
850
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- Version
- 1.2.8
- Last Updated
- Nov 11, 2025
- Requires WP
- 5.5+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9
- PHP Version
- 7.4 or higher
- Author
- Init HTML
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Init Chat Engine – Real-Time, Community, Extensible
Yes, if enabled in the plugin settings under Basic Settings. Guests will be asked to enter a display name before sending messages.
Go to Chat Engine → Management to view recent messages, ban/unban users, and see chat statistics. You can search messages, delete inappropriate content, and ban users by IP or user account.
This plugin uses REST API with smart polling (3.5-10 second intervals) for broad compatibility. No WebSocket setup required, works on any hosting.
Configurable in settings (default: 1000 messages). Old messages are automatically deleted when the limit is reached. You can also set up automatic cleanup based on age.
Yes, multiple ways: - Use the Custom CSS field in Advanced Settings - Override the template by placing chatbox.php in your theme's init-chat-engine/ folder - Use shortcode attributes for basic styling - Disable plugin CSS entirely and use your own
Administrators can ban users by IP address or user account from the Management panel. Bans can be temporary (with expiration date) or permanent. Banned users see a clear message explaining their restriction.
Yes, use the Rate Limiting setting to control how many messages users can send per minute (1-100 messages). This helps prevent spam and abuse.
Yes, the plugin is fully translation-ready with Vietnamese translation included. All text strings use proper WordPress internationalization functions.
Chat messages are stored in your WordPress database in the wp_init_chatbox_msgs table. Use any WordPress backup plugin or database backup tool.