內容簡介
Captain Funnel 是一款連接 WordPress 和 WooCommerce 網站至 Meta 官方 WhatsApp Cloud API 的外掛，能自動發送 WhatsApp 訊息給客戶，提供訂單狀態更新和表單回應，無需第三方網關或手動操作，讓商家輕鬆管理客戶溝通。
【主要功能】
• 自動發送 WooCommerce 訂單通知
• 批量發送 WhatsApp 廣播訊息
• 多步驟 WhatsApp 自動化流程
外掛標籤
開發者團隊
原文外掛簡介
Captain Funnel connects your WordPress and WooCommerce website to the official WhatsApp Cloud API by Meta and sends automated WhatsApp messages to your customers whenever an order status changes or a form is submitted. No third party gateway, no unofficial WhatsApp automation tool, and no manual copy pasting of phone numbers. Everything runs directly from your own WordPress admin dashboard using Meta’s official API.
Captain Funnel is built for store owners, WooCommerce sellers, course creators, membership sites, agencies, and marketers who want reliable WhatsApp order updates, booking confirmations, membership alerts, and form response messages without depending on a paid SaaS subscription.
This plugin is a free, open source tool. Every feature described on this page is fully available with no paywalls, upsells, or locked functionality.
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Automated WooCommerce Order Notifications
Automatically send a WhatsApp message to your customer every time their WooCommerce order status changes. Captain Funnel supports Pending, Processing, Completed, Cancelled, Refunded, and Failed order statuses, so your customers always know exactly where their order stands without you lifting a finger.
Bulk WhatsApp Broadcasts
Send a single WhatsApp campaign to a large list of contacts in one go. Broadcasts support hundreds of contacts per campaign, can run using your own custom WhatsApp Cloud API app or the plugin’s global Settings credentials, and can be sent immediately, scheduled for a future date and time, or set to repeat automatically every month. A full run history keeps track of every broadcast you have sent, including delivery status per contact.
Funnels : Multi Step WhatsApp Automation
Build multi step automation sequences that send a series of WhatsApp messages over time. Each step in a funnel supports its own configurable delay, so you can welcome a new customer immediately, follow up a day later, and send a review request a week after that, all without any manual work once the funnel is set up.
Message Templates With Dynamic Variables
Write your own WhatsApp message content using an easy template editor. Insert dynamic variables such as customer name, order number, order total, order status, tracking number, delivery date, coupon code, billing address, and more, so every message feels personal even though it is sent automatically.
Wide Integration Support
Captain Funnel connects with a large range of WordPress plugins across several categories, so you are not limited to WooCommerce alone:
E‑commerce: WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads
Form Builders: Elementor Forms, WPForms, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Fluent Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, Forminator
Learning Management Systems: LearnDash, Tutor LMS, LifterLMS
Membership Plugins: MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, Restrict Content Pro
Booking Systems: Amelia, Bookly, MotoPress Booking
User Management: User Registration
Custom Automation: A flexible integration for triggering messages from your own custom events
Each integration can be switched on or off independently from the Integrations screen, and the plugin’s built in integration registry keeps the enabled and available state consistent across the entire admin dashboard.
Detailed Message Logs
Every WhatsApp message Captain Funnel attempts to send is recorded in the Logs screen, including messages that were sent successfully, messages that failed, and messages that were skipped. This makes it easy to audit delivery, debug a broken template, or confirm that a customer actually received their order update.
Dark Mode And Light Mode Admin UI
The entire Captain Funnel dashboard, including Broadcasts, Funnels, Templates, Logs, Integrations, and Settings, supports both a light and a dark interface theme, so you can work comfortably in whichever mode you prefer.
Built With Accessibility In Mind
Captain Funnel’s React based admin interface has been through a dedicated accessibility pass across every screen, including proper labeling, keyboard friendly controls, and screen reader support, so store teams of any ability can manage their WhatsApp automation comfortably.
Token Expiry Detection
Meta WhatsApp Cloud API access tokens can expire. Captain Funnel automatically detects an expiring or expired token and sends an email notification to the site admin, so your WhatsApp automation never silently stops working without you knowing.
Failed Order Admin Alerts
Configure an admin WhatsApp number to receive a notification whenever an order fails to send its WhatsApp message, so you can step in and follow up with the customer manually if needed.
Require Phone Number At Checkout
Optionally require a phone number field at WooCommerce checkout, so every order has a valid number to send WhatsApp notifications to.
Test Message Button
Send a test WhatsApp message directly from the Settings screen to confirm your Meta WhatsApp Cloud API credentials are configured correctly before going live.
Floating WhatsApp Chat Widget
Add a floating WhatsApp chat button to your site’s front-end with a guided setup wizard. Choose from four ready made popup styles, Classic, Minimal Glass, Team Card, and Message Card, each with a live preview so you know exactly how it will look before saving. Add multiple agents with their own name, department, and phone number, set business hours so the widget shows an offline message outside working hours, and control exactly which pages, post types, or devices the widget appears on.
Perfect for:
WooCommerce store owners who want automatic WhatsApp order updates
Course creators using LearnDash, Tutor LMS, or LifterLMS who want student notifications
Membership sites using MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, or Restrict Content Pro
Businesses using Amelia, Bookly, or MotoPress Booking for appointments and bookings
Agencies and marketers running WhatsApp broadcast campaigns for clients
Any WordPress site collecting leads through Elementor Forms, WPForms, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Fluent Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, or Forminator
Any website wanting a floating WhatsApp chat button so visitors can message the business directly
With automated order notifications, bulk broadcasts, multi step funnels, dynamic message templates, wide integration support, a floating WhatsApp chat widget, detailed logs, and a fully accessible dark and light mode dashboard, Captain Funnel gives you everything you need to run reliable WhatsApp communication for your WordPress or WooCommerce website using Meta’s own official API.
How It Works
Enter your Meta WhatsApp Cloud API credentials in Captain Funnel → Settings.
Enable the integrations you want to use, such as WooCommerce, Elementor Forms, or LearnDash, under Captain Funnel → Integrations.
Write your WhatsApp message templates using dynamic variables under Captain Funnel → Templates.
Optionally build a multi step automation sequence under Captain Funnel → Funnels, or set up a bulk campaign under Captain Funnel → Broadcasts.
Messages are then sent automatically whenever a matching event happens on your site, such as an order status change or a form submission.
Key Features
WooCommerce Order Notifications : Automated WhatsApp messages for Pending, Processing, Completed, Cancelled, Refunded, and Failed order statuses
Bulk WhatsApp Broadcasts : Send campaigns to large contact lists immediately, on a schedule, or on a monthly recurrence
Funnels : Multi step WhatsApp automation sequences with per step delay support
Message Templates : Write custom WhatsApp messages using dynamic variables
20+ Integrations : WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, Elementor Forms, WPForms, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Fluent Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, Forminator, LearnDash, Tutor LMS, LifterLMS, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, Restrict Content Pro, Amelia, Bookly, MotoPress Booking, User Registration, and Custom Automation
Floating WhatsApp Chat Widget : Customizable floating chat button with 4 popup styles (Classic, Minimal Glass, Team Card, Message Card), a live preview setup wizard, multiple agents, a greeting popup, business hours, and page/device visibility rules
Message Logs : Track every sent, failed, and skipped WhatsApp message
Dark / Light Mode : Full admin dashboard theming
Accessibility Focused : Dedicated accessibility pass across the entire admin interface
Token Expiry Detection : Automatic email alert when your WhatsApp Cloud API token needs attention
Failed Order Alerts : Admin WhatsApp notification for failed order messages
Require Phone At Checkout : Ensure every WooCommerce order has a valid phone number
Test Message Button : Verify your API credentials directly from Settings
Built In Documentation : Setup guides for credentials and every supported integration
Version Rollback : Restore a previous plugin version directly from the WordPress admin
YouTube Tutorials
How to Get Your WhatsApp Cloud API Credentials : Step-by-step walkthrough for creating your Meta App and getting the Access Token, Phone Number ID, and Business Account ID needed to connect Captain Funnel.
Elementor Form to WhatsApp Automation in 2 Minutes : Learn how to connect Elementor Forms to WhatsApp and send automated messages when a form is submitted.
Contact Form 7 to WhatsApp Automation in 3 Minutes : Learn how to connect Contact Form 7 to WhatsApp and send automated messages when a form is submitted.
Gravity Forms to WhatsApp Automation in 2 Minutes : Learn how to connect Gravity Forms to WhatsApp and send automated messages when a form is submitted.
WPForms to WhatsApp Automation : Learn how to connect WPForms to WhatsApp and send automated messages when a form is submitted.
Fluent Forms to WhatsApp Automation in 3 Minutes : Learn how to connect Fluent Forms to WhatsApp and send automated messages when a form is submitted.
Supported Integrations
E‑commerce: WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads
Form Builders: Elementor Forms, WPForms, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Fluent Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, Forminator
Learning Management Systems: LearnDash, Tutor LMS, LifterLMS
Membership Plugins: MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, Restrict Content Pro
Booking Systems: Amelia, Bookly, MotoPress Booking
User Management: User Registration
Custom Automation: Trigger WhatsApp messages from your own custom events
Available Template Variables
Use these dynamic variables inside any Message Template to personalize your WhatsApp messages automatically:
{customer_name} `{order_number}` `{order_total}` `{order_status}` `{customer_phone}` `{customer_email}` `{coupon_code}` `{tracking_number}` `{delivery_date}` `{billing_address}` `{site_name}`
Integration specific variables are also available depending on the trigger, such as {student_name} for LearnDash, Tutor LMS, and LifterLMS, {member_name} for MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, and Restrict Content Pro, {sender_name} for form integrations, and {service_name} for booking integrations like Amelia.
Our Products
Captain Advance Filter : Create powerful filters for WordPress with advanced filtering options, flexible layouts, and easy customization.
Captain Social Review : Display reviews and testimonials from multiple platforms with beautiful layouts, filtering options, and easy customization.
Captain Widgets Kit : Extend your WordPress website with a collection of powerful widgets and elements designed to enhance your website building experience.
Captain Feed for YouTube : Display customizable YouTube feeds for channels, playlists, Shorts, search results, and individual videos directly on your WordPress website.
Captain Live Chat : Self-hosted live chat for WordPress with an agent inbox, offline lead capture, and analytics. Conversations stay in your own database, with no subscription and no external servers.
Getting Your WhatsApp Cloud API Credentials
Use the built in Documentation section inside the plugin admin for step by step guides on:
Creating a Meta Business Account : Learn how to set up a verified Meta Business Account
Getting WhatsApp Cloud API Access : Learn how to obtain your Phone Number ID, WhatsApp Business Account ID, and access token
Connecting WooCommerce : Learn how to enable and configure the WooCommerce integration
Connecting Form Plugins : Learn how to enable and configure Elementor Forms, WPForms, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Fluent Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, and Forminator
Prefer a video? Watch How to Get Your WhatsApp Cloud API Credentials on YouTube for the same steps shown on screen.
External Services
This plugin sends data to the Meta WhatsApp Cloud API (graph.facebook.com) to deliver WhatsApp messages to your customers. This connection is required for the plugin to function.
Service: Meta WhatsApp Cloud API
URL: https://graph.facebook.com/
Terms of Service: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/business-policy/
Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy-eea
By installing and configuring this plugin, you agree to the Meta WhatsApp Business Policy. Messages are only sent when explicitly triggered by site events, such as an order status change, a form submission, a funnel step, or a broadcast campaign you create. No data is sent without the site admin’s own configuration and intent.
Data sent to the Meta WhatsApp Cloud API:
Customer phone number : Used to deliver the WhatsApp message
Message content : The message text configured by the site admin in Templates, Funnels, or Broadcasts
Visitor Privacy:
No data is collected, stored, or shared by the plugin author. All API credentials are stored locally in your own WordPress database. A transient is used to throttle token expiry notification emails to a maximum of once per day. No external tracking or analytics are performed by this plugin.
YouTube (admin screens only):
The plugin’s Dashboard shows tutorial video thumbnails loaded from img.youtube.com, and the Documentation screen embeds tutorial videos from youtube-nocookie.com (YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode). These requests are made by the site admin’s browser while viewing those screens; site visitors are never affected. No site or customer data is sent.
Service: YouTube (Google LLC)
Terms of Service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Source Code:
The full source code, including build tools, is included in the plugin package under the src/ directory. Build instructions are provided in package.json.
