Major update: Try AI instantly (no API key required)
Instant AI Trial:
Mini Knowledge Base:
AI Behavior System:
Improved Onboarding:
Reliability & Improvements:
Release Date: March 17, 2026
New Features (Pro):
* Inventory-Aware AI Recommendations — AI now knows product stock status and prioritizes in-stock items
* Product Comparison Table — Side-by-side comparison table when AI recommends 2+ products
* Stock Badges — “Out of Stock” and “Low Stock” badges on product cards
* Cart Reminder — Nudge visitors to complete purchases when they have items in cart
* WooCommerce Display Settings — Admin controls for comparison, stock badges, and cart reminder
Chat UX Improvements:
* Message Timestamps — Each message now shows a relative time indicator (“2 min ago”, “just now”)
* Copy Message Button — One-click copy icon on AI responses for easy sharing
* Modern Thinking Indicator — Replaced bouncing dots with a sleek “Promptor is thinking…” pulse animation
Accessibility:
* Full Keyboard Navigation — Tab through example questions, arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select
* ARIA Labels — Screen reader support for chat log, input field, send button, and all interactive elements
* Focus Trap — In popup mode, Tab focus stays within the chat widget
* Focus-visible Styles — Clear keyboard focus indicators on all interactive elements
Mobile UX:
* Input Auto-Resize — Textarea automatically grows as you type longer messages (max 120px)
* Consistent Touch Targets — 44px minimum touch target on all buttons and interactive elements
Performance:
* Debounced Input — Prevents unnecessary re-renders during fast typing
Bug Fixes:
* Fixed price display showing raw HTML entities instead of proper currency symbols
Improvements:
* Redesigned comparison table with better spacing, color-coded cells, and star ratings
* Redesigned cart reminder with improved layout and styling
Release Date: March 6, 2026
New Features:
* AI Cost Guardrails — Never worry about surprise API bills again. Set daily and monthly spending limits, receive email alerts at 80%, 90%, and 100% usage, and let the plugin automatically switch to a more affordable model when you approach your budget. Configure everything from the new Settings > AI Usage tab.
* Dark Mode — Work the way you prefer. Choose between Dark, Light, or Auto (follows your system setting) from UI Settings. Every admin page is beautifully styled in both themes.
* (Pro) Branded Email Notifications — All notification emails now feature a professional, branded HTML template with your site name, color-coded headers, and a polished layout that looks great in every email client.
* (Pro) Submissions Archive & Filters — Keep your leads organized with archive/unarchive actions, date range filtering, and score-based filtering (High/Medium/Low). Toggle between Active and Archived views just like your email inbox.
Improvements:
* Refreshed Admin Interface — Every settings page has been polished with consistent styling, clear section icons, and an improved visual hierarchy. The admin area now feels modern and cohesive.
* Modern Toast Notifications — No more jarring browser popups. All admin notifications now appear as sleek, non-intrusive toast messages.
* Smarter Error Messages — When something goes wrong, both you and your visitors see clear, helpful messages instead of cryptic errors.
* Knowledge Base Management — Improved action buttons with helpful tooltips and better layout make managing your knowledge bases easier than ever.
* Under-the-Hood Reliability — Extensive code modernization with 111 automated tests ensures rock-solid stability. Your chat widget is now faster, more reliable, and thoroughly tested.
* Full WordPress Plugin Check compliance for security and coding standards
Release Date: February 12, 2026
New Features:
* Single-screen Setup Wizard – New guided onboarding flow for faster first-time setup, accessible on first activation
Bug Fixes:
* Fixed PHP 8.1 compatibility warnings for a smoother, warning-free experience
* Fixed activation redirect issues that could cause errors on first install
* Fixed potential errors on fresh installs before the database was fully initialized
Release Date: February 3, 2026
New Features:
* Step-Based Onboarding – Guided 3-step setup process for first-time users
* Test Chat Feature – Try your AI assistant with suggested questions after setup
* Optional Anonymous Telemetry – Opt-in usage analytics for free version (disabled by default, no PII)
* WordPress.org Review Prompt – Smart review request that appears only after delivering value
* Modern 3-Column Onboarding Grid – Card-based layout with dismissable progress tracking
Improvements:
* Better First-Time Experience – Reduced distraction during setup with focused UI
* Enhanced Welcome Page – Redesigned with progress tracking and contextual guidance
* Admin Visit Tracking – Enables smart timing for review prompts
* Improved Pro Upsell Timing – Less intrusive, more contextual upgrade messaging
Bug Fixes:
* Frontend UI Settings – Colors and fonts now apply correctly to shortcode widget
* Universal Theme Compatibility – Complete CSS isolation prevents conflicts with Neve, Astra, and all major themes
* Shortcode Display – Free version correctly shows [promptor_search] for default knowledge base
* PluginCheck Compliance – All queries use prepared statements, proper nonce verification, translator comments added
Technical:
* Telemetry Auto-Sync – Existing installations sync current state when telemetry first enabled
* Enhanced CSS Architecture – Theme-proof styling with maximum specificity and explicit element styles
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