Changelog

All notable changes to WaFloat (free plugin) and WaFloat Pro. Dates reflect public release.

v2.0.0 May 2026 Major release

Introducing WaFloat Pro — a separate add-on plugin with advanced features for businesses and agencies.

  • New: WaFloat Pro add-on plugin with license key activation system
  • New: Multiple agents with department selector popup
  • New: Business hours scheduling with full timezone support
  • New: Display rules — include/exclude by page, post type, or URL pattern
  • New: WooCommerce product context integration
  • New: Unlimited sites license — one key for all installs
  • Changed: Admin UI reorganized into Free settings (Settings > WhatsApp Chat Button) and Pro settings (Settings > WaFloat Pro ⚡)
  • Changed: Greeting popup redesigned for clarity
v1.3.0 March 2026 Minor
  • New: GDPR consent checkbox with customizable consent text
  • New: Appearance delay setting (seconds before button fades in)
  • New: Hide until scroll — show button only after visitor scrolls down
  • New: Scroll offset control for the hide-until-scroll feature
  • Fix: Button z-index conflict with some popup plugins
v1.2.0 January 2026 Minor
  • New: Custom icon upload via WordPress Media Library
  • New: Greeting popup dark theme option
  • New: Separate desktop and mobile size controls
  • Fix: Pulse animation not respecting custom button color on some themes
  • Fix: Mobile detection incorrectly routing iPad visitors to mobile WhatsApp
v1.1.0 November 2025 Minor
  • New: Greeting popup with agent name and message
  • New: Tooltip label shown on hover
  • New: Button label (optional text beside the icon)
  • New: Position setting — bottom right or bottom left
  • New: Pulse animation toggle
  • New: Display on — all devices, mobile only, or desktop only
v1.0.0 September 2025 Initial release
  • New: Floating WhatsApp button for WordPress
  • New: Custom phone number with country code
  • New: Pre-filled message
  • New: Button color picker
  • New: Smart mobile/desktop link routing (app vs web.whatsapp.com)