Ultimate Member Private Messages Addon 2.4.1

Ultimate Member Private Messages Addon

The Ultimate Member Private Messages Addon is a comprehensive extension designed to add private messaging functionality to your WordPress site, enabling users to communicate directly and privately. It’s ideal for websites where users need secure, private conversations, whether for social networks, forums, or member-based communities.

Key Features

1. Private Messaging

• Send Private Messages: Users can send direct messages to each other for private, one-on-one communication.
• Messages Button: Adds a button to user profiles that allows other users to send private messages via a modal window.

2. Profile Integration

• Messages Tab: Adds a dedicated “Messages” tab to user profiles where they can view, read, and send private messages, providing an organized inbox for each user.

3. Real-Time Updates

• Automatic Refresh: Messages automatically refresh, keeping conversations current and up-to-date without the need for manual reloading.
• Real-Time Notifications: Users are notified immediately when they receive a new message, ensuring they never miss an important conversation.

4. Emoticons and Customization

• Emoticons Support: Users can insert emoticons into their messages, making conversations more expressive and engaging.
• Character Limit: Option to set a character limit for each message, ensuring concise communication.

5. Message Preferences

• Notification Settings: Users can control whether or not they want to receive private messages. This setting is customizable via their profile page.
• Email Notifications: Sends an email alert to users whenever a new conversation starts, and users have the option to toggle these notifications on or off.

6. Role and User Management

• Role-Based Access: Control which user roles are allowed to send and receive private messages, providing flexibility in restricting messaging capabilities for certain users.
• Conversation Limits: Administrators can set limits on the number of simultaneous conversations each user role can have within a certain period, ensuring fair usage.

7. Block and Unblock Users

• Block Feature: Users can block specific individuals from sending them messages, with an easy option to unblock users from their block list, promoting a safe and controlled communication environment.

8. Message Formatting

• Text Formatting: Messages are displayed as plain text. URLs are automatically converted into clickable links, though HTML is not supported, maintaining simplicity in message formatting.

9. Unread Messages Count

• Unread Message Count: Displays the number of unread messages for each user, providing an efficient way to track and prioritize new messages using the {new_messages} tag.

10. Integrations

• Followers Integration: Allows users to configure their settings so that only followers can send them private messages, fostering more controlled communication.
• Online Status: Indicates when a user is online by displaying a green dot or other visual marker next to their profile, giving users a sense of who is available to chat.

Benefits

• Enhanced Communication: This addon offers an easy-to-use messaging system that allows users to connect directly, encouraging engagement and interaction within your community.
• Customizable Experience: Customize message notifications, privacy settings, and more to tailor the messaging experience to the needs of your users.
• User Control and Privacy: With features like blocking, role-based access, and customizable notification preferences, users have full control over their private messaging interactions.
• Real-Time Engagement: Automatic message updates and instant notifications keep users informed and engaged without delays.
• Scalable for Communities: With features like conversation limits and follower-based message restrictions, the addon can scale to meet the needs of both small and large communities.

The Ultimate Member Private Messages Addon extends the core functionality of Ultimate Member by allowing users to communicate privately, enhancing the social experience of your website. It’s perfect for fostering private interactions and building stronger community relationships, while giving users full control over their messaging settings.