ChatLead for WhatsApp – WordPress Lead Capture Plugin

ChatLead for WhatsApp is a modern WordPress plugin that helps businesses turn website visitors into real WhatsApp leads.

Instead of sending users directly to WhatsApp without any information, ChatLead lets you display a clean popup form where visitors can leave their name, phone number, email and message before continuing the conversation in WhatsApp.

All submitted leads are stored directly inside WordPress and can be exported to CSV. This makes the plugin ideal for service businesses, agencies, consultants, local companies, real estate websites, landing pages and any business that uses WhatsApp as a primary contact channel.

Why Use ChatLead for WhatsApp?

Many WhatsApp plugins only add a simple click-to-chat button. ChatLead goes one step further.

It helps you collect useful visitor information before the WhatsApp conversation starts. This means you can keep a record of every enquiry inside WordPress, export leads when needed and receive better structured WhatsApp messages from potential customers.

Perfect For

• Service business websites
• Local business websites
• Agency websites
• Landing pages
• Real estate websites
• Consultants and freelancers
• Cleaning services
• Construction companies
• Beauty salons
• Travel and accommodation websites
• Repair services
• Any business using WhatsApp for customer communication

Easy Customization

ChatLead includes practical settings directly in the WordPress admin area. You can change the WhatsApp number, button mode, position, colors, size, style, popup text, form fields, placeholders, validation messages and the final WhatsApp message template.

For advanced styling, the plugin also includes a custom CSS field, so you can fine-tune the design without editing plugin files.

Elementor Ready

If Elementor is active, ChatLead automatically registers a dedicated ChatLead WhatsApp widget. You can also place the plugin anywhere on your website using the included shortcodes.

Included Shortcodes

• [chatlead_whatsapp]
• [clw_whatsapp]

Main Benefits

• Collect visitor details before opening WhatsApp
• Store all enquiries directly in WordPress
• Export leads to CSV
• Create better structured WhatsApp conversations
• Use popup mode or direct WhatsApp button mode
• Customize the look without coding
• Works with or without Elementor

Requirements

• WordPress 5.8 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• WhatsApp number in international format
• Elementor is optional, not required

Summary

ChatLead for WhatsApp is a practical WordPress plugin for businesses that want more than a basic WhatsApp button. It combines a modern floating button, popup lead form, WordPress lead storage, CSV export and flexible design options in one simple plugin.

It is built for websites where every enquiry matters.

• Floating WhatsApp button
• Popup lead capture form
• Direct WhatsApp button mode
• Store leads inside WordPress
• Export leads to CSV
• Click and submission statistics
• Shortcode support
• Elementor widget support
• Custom colors and button styles
• Editable form fields and messages
• Custom WhatsApp message template
• Custom CSS field
• Anti-spam protection
• WordPress privacy tools support

• WordPress 5.8 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• WhatsApp number in international format
• Elementor is optional, not required
• No coding knowledge required

Installation

1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
3. Open Plugins > Add New.
4. Click Upload Plugin.
5. Select the ChatLead for WhatsApp ZIP file.
6. Click Install Now.
7. After installation, click Activate Plugin.

Basic Setup

1. After activation, open the ChatLead for WhatsApp settings page in your WordPress admin area.
2. Enter your WhatsApp phone number in international format.
3. Choose whether you want to use the popup lead form or direct WhatsApp button mode.
4. Customize the button text, position, colors and popup style.
5. Save your settings.

Using the Plugin

Once configured, the WhatsApp button can be displayed as a floating button on your website. Visitors can click the button, submit their details through the popup form and continue the conversation in WhatsApp.

Submitted leads are stored directly inside your WordPress admin area and can be exported to CSV.

Shortcodes

You can also place the WhatsApp button manually using one of the included shortcodes:

• [chatlead_whatsapp]
• [clw_whatsapp]

Elementor Usage

If Elementor is active, you can use the dedicated ChatLead WhatsApp widget inside the Elementor editor. Simply search for the ChatLead widget, place it on your page and adjust the settings as needed.

Lead Management

All submitted leads are available inside the WordPress admin area. You can review enquiries, track submissions and export the collected leads to a CSV file.

Customization

You can customize the button style, popup style, colors, text labels, placeholders, validation messages and WhatsApp message template directly from the plugin settings.

Advanced users can also use the custom CSS field for additional styling adjustments.

Important Note

Make sure your WhatsApp number is entered in international format without spaces or special characters. Example: 42012345678<br />