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Chatbot with ChatGPT WordPress

Turn your WordPress content into a ChatGPT-powered AI assistant with semantic search, contextual answers, and full control.

100+ active installs
3.9
(7 ratings)
Free on WordPress.org
View on WordPress.orgSupport forum
Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping Chatbot with ChatGPT WordPress running.

WordPress compatibility
Tested to 7.0.2
Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.
Last updated
7 days ago
At least 23.5 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.
Requires PHP
7.4
Your host must be running at least this version.
Requires WordPress
4.7
Contributors
1
A single maintainer. Worth knowing if the plugin is load-bearing for your store.
100+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.
Maintenance & trust

Scored on how Chatbot with ChatGPT WordPress is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

93

out of 100
Well maintainedSome ratings or support history.
Maintenance
35 / 35
Updated 7 days ago.
WordPress compatibility
20 / 20
Tested to WP 7.0.2 (current).
Support responsiveness
Not enough data
Only 1 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.
Merchant satisfaction
9 / 15
3.9/5 across 7 rating(s).
Listing transparency
10 / 10
Provides: screenshots, description, homepage
1 of 5 measures had too little evidence to score. They are left out of the total rather than counted as zero — otherwise a plugin would be marked down for being small rather than for being poorly kept.Measured 2026-08-02 from the WordPress.org plugin registry.
Ratings

3.9

7 ratings
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★2
Every rating WordPress.org holds for this plugin, not a sample. Written reviews live in the plugin's WordPress.org reviews forum.

SmartSearchWP transforms your WordPress website into an intelligent AI-powered assistant. Instead of adding a basic chatbot widget, SmartSearchWP builds a structured semantic intelligence layer on top of your content — allowing visitors to ask questions and receive accurate, contextual answers based on your own data.

Whether you run an eCommerce store, corporate site, blog, or documentation platform, SmartSearchWP improves engagement, reduces support workload, and enhances content discovery.

Why SmartSearchWP is different

Many AI chatbot plugins simply connect your site to OpenAI. SmartSearchWP is built differently.

  • AI-powered semantic search engine
  • Structured contextual content retrieval using embeddings
  • Modular architecture with dedicated addons
  • Advanced usage and access control
  • Full prompt customization
  • WooCommerce and PDF integration

It is not just an AI chatbot — it is a structured intelligence layer for WordPress.

Built for Professionals

SmartSearchWP is designed for developers, agencies, and serious WordPress site owners who need performance, control, and scalability — not just a basic AI widget.

Core Features

AI Chatbot Integration

Connect your website to OpenAI’s ChatGPT models to provide dynamic, contextual answers based on your own content.

All available ChatGPT models are presented in the plugin settings depending on your API key and OpenAI account. Supported models include Chat models (gpt-4o, gpt-4o-mini, gpt-4.1, etc.), Reasoning models (gpt-5, o3, o4-mini, etc.), and legacy options — each with recommendations, estimated cost levels, and suitability guidance for chatbot use.

Semantic Search Engine

Improve content discovery with AI-driven semantic search instead of simple keyword matching.

Contextual Content Indexing

Index posts, pages, custom post types, and structured data to deliver accurate AI responses.

Modular Architecture

Extend functionality through dedicated addons without bloating your core installation.

Advanced Control System

Restrict AI usage by role, page, device, schedule, or quota to maintain full control over behavior and API costs.

Prompt Customization

Override and customize the system prompt to control tone, scope, and assistant behavior.

WooCommerce Integration

Turn your WooCommerce store into an intelligent AI-powered product assistant capable of answering customer questions contextually.

PDF Integration

Include PDF documents in your AI knowledge base to expand contextual understanding.

Performance & Safety

SmartSearchWP follows WordPress development standards and keeps a clean separation between core functionality and extensions.

  • Lightweight architecture
  • API-based processing via OpenAI
  • No unnecessary front-end bloat
  • Full administrative control
  • Easy activation and deactivation

SmartSearchWP does not store unnecessary data and allows you to manage and limit API usage efficiently.

Use Cases

  • eCommerce stores providing instant product assistance
  • Corporate websites reducing support requests
  • Blogs with large content libraries improving discoverability
  • Technical documentation sites offering intelligent Q&A
  • Agencies deploying scalable AI solutions for clients

Addons (premium version [https://www.smartsearchwp.com/product/license-premium/]):
* WooCommerce integration
* Custom Post Type & ACF
* PDF integration
* Prompt customization

The chatbot uses OpenAI as a third-party service to generate its answers. You can find more information about OpenAI here and consult their privacy policy.

Does SmartSearchWP slow down my site?

No. Processing is handled through the OpenAI API. The plugin remains lightweight and modular.

Can I control AI responses?

Yes. You can customize prompts, restrict usage, define content sources, and manage behavior precisely.

How are OpenAI API costs managed?

You use your own OpenAI API key and can restrict usage by role, page, or quota limits to control costs.

Is WooCommerce supported?

Yes. With the WooCommerce integration addon, product data can be included in contextual AI responses.

Can I disable the chatbot easily?

Yes. The plugin can be deactivated at any time without affecting your website content.

The chatbot shows “Forbidden” or a raw error page

Some hosts (Wordfence, ModSecurity, OVH CDN Basic, etc.) block POST requests to /wp-json/wdgpt/v1/retrieve-prompt. Since version 2.7.4, SmartSearchWP retries automatically, falls back to admin-ajax.php, and shows a friendly message instead of raw error HTML. If issues persist, whitelist that REST route or exclude it from your CDN/WAF rules.

WooCommerce: search by SKU or product reference

With the WooCommerce Integration addon (1.4.0+) and SmartSearchWP 2.8.0+, the chatbot can match exact product references (SKU, ref_xxx) before semantic search and uses grounded numeric prices in the AI context to reduce wrong amounts (e.g. 83,46€ vs 8346€). Regenerate product embeddings after upgrading so SKU and price are indexed.

How do I activate the bot?

The bot will not appear on your website until you have activated it. To activate the bot, you need to generate and activate the embeddings for the pages and posts you want to use, as well as the general settings.

General settings:
1. Go to the SmartSearchWP settings page.
2. Enter your ChatGPT API key.
3. Modify the settings to your needs.
4. Save the settings.

How do I customize the chatbot’s context?

Generate and activate pages:
1. Go to the SmartSearchWP ‘Summaries’ page.
2. Click on the ‘Generate Embeddings’ button under the page or post you want to use.
3. Once their embeddings have been generated, click on the ‘Activate’ button under the page or post you want to use.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the pages and posts you want to use.

How do I get help?

Browse our FAQ at https://www.smartsearchwp.com/faq/ for answers about setup, addons, licensing, and technical topics. If you cannot find what you need there, contact us at hello@smartsearchwp.com.

Categories
AI assistants & chatbots
Plugin details
Version2.8.4
Last updated2026-07-26 10:13am GMT
Added2023-11-28
Requires WordPress4.7
Tested up to7.0.2
Requires PHP7.4
Tags on WordPress.org
AI Chatbot
ai search
ChatGPT
openai
woocommerce
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