SMS & WhatsApp Order Notifications – Send from Your Own Phone for Free

SMS Mobile API - Personalized SMS and WhatsApp Notifications for Your WooCommerce Store Enhance your WooCommerce store's customer engagement by sending SMS and WhatsApp notifications directly from your own mobile number or WhatsApp account. With SMS Mobile API, you can send personalized alerts that not only keep your customers informed but also allow them to reply directly to your mobile or WhatsApp, fostering a more personal and interactive shopping experience. Key Features: 📲 SMS and WhatsApp from Your Personal Account Send notifications directly from your personal mobile number or WhatsApp account. Customers can reply to your messages, enabling real-time, direct communication. 📡 More Ways to Send SMS — Total Flexibility In addition to using your mobile device, you can connect external SMS services like Twilio, MessageBird, ClickSend, and more — or even link your own SMS Gateway using a SIM modem. Choose the method that best fits your needs and take full control of your SMS delivery. Use either our mobile-based SMS sending service (SMSMobileAPI) or connect your preferred provider or SMS gateway. ⏳ Real-Time Notifications Automatically notify your customers via SMS or WhatsApp when they place an order, when their order status changes, or upon completion of their purchase. 🎯 Personalized Messages Customize SMS and WhatsApp templates with order details and other relevant information, ensuring your customers receive tailored and timely updates. 📦 Flexible Delivery Options Choose to send an SMS, a WhatsApp message, or both simultaneously for maximum reach and engagement. 💬 Direct Customer Interaction Because messages are sent from your personal accounts, customers can respond directly to you, creating a seamless and interactive communication channel. 🛠️ Easy Integration Simple setup and configuration with WooCommerce, with no need for complex coding or third-party services. 📊 Comprehensive Logging Track all SMS and WhatsApp activities with detailed logs, helping you monitor successful deliveries and troubleshoot any issues. 🔒 Secure and Private Your data and customer information remain secure, with all messages sent directly from your phone or WhatsApp account, ensuring full control and privacy. ✨ Advanced Custom Rules & Conditions for SMS & WhatsApp 💡 100% Personalized SMS & WhatsApp Notifications! Take full control of your messaging by defining custom rules based on your WooCommerce order details. No more generic notifications – send the right message at the right time with conditions tailored to each order! ✔ Rule-Based Messaging System – Create unlimited rules with flexible conditions. ✔ Trigger on Order Status Changes – Customize notifications for processing, completed, refunded orders, and more! ✔ Dynamic Conditions – Use customer email, order total, shipping method, and other order details to trigger messages. ✔ Multiple Conditions Per Rule – Example: "Order Total > $100" AND "Shipping Method = Express". ✔ Automated Message Sending – Messages are only sent when all defined conditions are met. ✔ Real-Time Execution – Your custom rules apply instantly when an order status is updated. ✔ Smart Logging – Keep track of rule execution and message delivery in detailed logs. 🎯 With this feature, your SMS notifications are not just automated – they are fully tailored to each customer's order! 📌 Additional Features: ✅ Over 50 Placeholders for Maximum Personalization Insert dynamic data like order ID, customer name, total price, shipping details, and more to craft fully customized SMS messages. ✅ 🛎️ Dedicated Online Support Access direct support via the plugin for seamless assistance whenever you need help. ✅ 🔍 Order Analysis for Better Rule Creation Use the Check Order feature to analyze any existing order and understand its data structure, making it easier to set up precise rules. Why Choose SMS Mobile API? In today's digital world, building strong relationships with your customers requires timely and personalized communication. SMS Mobile API allows you to engage your customers instantly by sending SMS and WhatsApp notifications directly from your personal accounts. Whether it's order confirmations, status updates, or personalized thank-you messages, this plugin ensures your communication is not only effective but also direct and personal, with the added benefit of allowing your customers to reply to you instantly. How It Works:

1. Install and Activate: Download the plugin and activate it through the WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Configure Your Settings: Enter your API key, set up your mobile number, and customize your SMS templates.
3. Start Sending: With everything configured, SMS Mobile API will automatically send notifications based on your settings, directly to your customers' phones from your personal mobile number.

Get Started Today! Transform your WooCommerce store's customer communication with SMS Mobile API. Keep your customers informed, engage with them directly, and build stronger, more personal relationships—all through the power of SMS sent from your own mobile phone.

Installation Process Getting started with SMS Mobile API is quick and easy. Follow these steps to integrate and start sending SMS notifications from your personal mobile number:

1. Download and Install the Plugin:
2. Download the SMS Mobile API plugin and install it through the WordPress admin dashboard.
3. Activate the plugin to begin configuring your settings.
4. Download the Official Mobile App:
5. Head over to Google Play or Apple Store and download the official Sms Mobile API mobile app.
6. Install the app on your mobile phone.
7. Generate Your API Key:
8. Once the mobile app is installed, open it, and follow the prompts to generate your unique API key.
9. This key is essential for linking your WooCommerce store with your mobile phone.
10. Enter the API Key in the Plugin:
11. Return to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the SMS Mobile API settings page.
12. Enter the API key provided by the mobile app into the designated field in the plugin settings.
13. Save your settings to complete the integration.
14. Start Sending SMS:
15. With the plugin and mobile app linked, your WooCommerce store is now ready to send SMS notifications directly from your mobile phone.
16. Every time a customer places an order or when their order status changes, a personalized SMS will be sent from your mobile number, allowing them to reply directly to you.
17. Start Sending WhatsApp:
18. To enable WhatsApp notifications, log in to the SMSMobileAPI dashboard and confirm the authentication of your WhatsApp account.
19. Simply scan the visible QR code in the dashboard to securely link your WhatsApp account with SMSMobileAPI.
20. This is a one-time operation designed to ensure secure communication between WhatsApp and SMSMobileAPI.
21. Once authenticated, your WooCommerce store can start sending personalized WhatsApp messages directly to your customers.

By following these steps, you can quickly and easily set up SMS Mobile API, ensuring seamless and direct communication with your customers through your personal mobile device.

2.0.10 - 2025-06-24

• New: In addition to connecting your mobile device to send SMS, you can now connect external SMS services like Twilio, MessageBird, and more — or even link your own custom SMS Gateway to send messages directly!

2.0.9 - 2025-06-20

• In the sent message log, it is now possible to see the content of the message sent to the customer (available for future orders placed or processed) starting from version 2.0.9 of the plugin.
• In the sent message log, if there is an error, the type of error is now displayed next to the date and time.
• In the sent messages log, a color code allows you to differentiate messages sent successfully from those with errors.
• The log now displays the last 90 entries, whereas previously it showed only 30.
• Default order confirmation and status messages are now automatically translated and installed in the following languages when activating the plugin: English, French, Arabic, Spanish, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese
• By default, the plugin is available in English, but new languages are available :
• Plugin translated into French
• Plugin translated into Italian
• Plugin translated into Spanish
• Plugin translated into Portuguese
• Plugin translated into German
• Plugin translated into Russian
• Plugin translated into Arabic
• Plugin translated into Chinese
• Plugin translated into Japanese
• Plugin translated into Hindi

2.0.8 - 2025-06-20

• Update of the META_KEY and META_VALUE retrieval at multiple levels to be able to fetch all the information of an order.

2.0.7 - 2025-06-18

• Fixed a critical error that occurred on the order confirmation page with certain versions of WooCommerce.
• Resolved a logging issue where some WooCommerce versions misinterpreted the delivery status, causing false "failed" reports after sending a message.
• Improved log clarity: when a message is sent related to a new order, the log now explicitly states it is linked to a new order (whether SMS or WhatsApp).

2.0.6 - 2025-03-03

• New Feature: You can now use any [meta_key] from the order's post_meta, including all custom fields, in your SMS messages.

2.0.5 - 2025-02-25

• Modification of the welcome message during the plugin's first visit.
• Highlighting the connection status with the phone and ease of creating a new account

2.0.4 - 2025-02-10

• Highlighting the version of the plugin used for better understanding with technical support

2.0.3 - 2025-01-31

• New Features Support Request Feature -New! You can now send support requests directly from the plugin interface. -Navigate to the Support Request section, enter your message, and click Send Request – it's that easy! Custom Rules for SMS & WhatsApp Notifications -Introducing a powerful rule-based system! Automate SMS and WhatsApp notifications based on custom conditions. -Custom Rules Panel – Create unlimited rules with flexible conditions. -Trigger on Order Status Change – Define rules based on WooCommerce order statuses (e.g., Processing, Completed, Refunded). -Dynamic Conditions – Compare order values like total price, customer email, shipping method, etc. -Multiple Conditions Per Rule – Example: "Order Total > $100" AND "Shipping Method = Express". -Automated Message Sending – If all conditions match, a customized SMS/WhatsApp message is sent. -Enable/Disable Rules – Toggle individual rules ON/OFF from the admin panel. -Real-Time Updates – Rules apply instantly when order statuses change. -Smart Logs – Track message history and rule execution for better debugging. Order Status-Based Message Management -Added checkboxes next to each order status to enable/disable message sending, instead of leaving the message field empty. Added Support for Additional WooCommerce Order Statuses: -Checkout Draft (WooCommerce 8.1+) – Orders still in checkout, not completed. -Shipped – Status added by shipping plugins when an order is dispatched. -Delivered – Used when an order has been received by the customer. -Partially Refunded – Indicates a partial refund of the order total. -Returned – Status for orders sent back by the customer. -Awaiting Payment – Used by payment gateways or invoice-based payments. -Pre-Order – Differentiates pre-ordered products from regular orders. -Invoiced – Status used by invoicing/accounting plugins for processed orders. Check Order Feature -New! The "Check Order" menu allows retrieving complete order data to facilitate rule creation. -Simply enter an existing order number, and the full order details will be displayed, helping you understand the structure. Enhanced Placeholder Support -27 New Placeholders! -Now, a total of 51 placeholders are available for message customization. *Improved User Experience -Better Tips & Placeholder Highlights – Making it easier to use and customize messages. -User-Friendly Checkboxes – Enable/disable customer notifications with checkboxes instead of leaving fields empty. -Modern Icons Added – Improved visual layout for a sleek, modern look.

2.0.2 - 2025-01-28

• Debugging regarding the phone number sometimes being marked as missing
• Rewriting all logs in English

2.0.1 - 2025-01-08 New Features & Improvements - Updated the test message sent when the "Test" button is clicked to enhance clarity. - Added the ability to send WhatsApp messages directly from your own WhatsApp account. - New option to choose between sending an SMS, a WhatsApp message, or both simultaneously. - Introduced a new "WhatsApp Config" menu to provide detailed guidance on setting up the integration between WooCommerce and SMSMobileAPI. - Added a dedicated log to differentiate between sent SMS and WhatsApp messages. - Expanded API testing capabilities to include WhatsApp in addition to SMS. User Experience Enhancements - Debugged the "Send Message" button, allowing users to send messages directly to customers more reliably. - Enabled sending WhatsApp messages directly to customers from the user list. - New functionality to choose between sending an SMS, a WhatsApp message, or both from the same interface in the user list. - Added a "Subscription" menu to manage API subscriptions directly within the plugin. Advanced Messaging Features - Introduced 23 new placeholders derived from WooCommerce order data. These include details like order totals, customer contact information, and more, to enhance message personalization. Bug Fixes - Resolved various minor bugs to improve the plugin's overall stability and performance. *Performance Improvements - Optimized the plugin's workflow for seamless integration and enhanced speed when managing large volumes of messages. 1.1.0 - 01-11-2024

• New Feature: Added the ability to send SMS from the user listing via a "Send SMS" button.
• New Feature: Log: Detection if the file has write permissions or not.
• New Feature: Upon order confirmation by the customer, there is a check to verify if the SMS has already been sent to avoid multiple SMS sends in case of a page refresh.
• New Feature: Upon order confirmation by the customer, a comment is added to the order to confirm the SMS has been sent.
• Bug Fix: Resolved the API connection issue for SSL.

1.0.0 - 01-10-2024

• Initial version of the plugin.