Treder AI Assistant
A simple floating AI assistant for WordPress websites.
Add a lightweight AI chat bubble to your WordPress site using your own AI provider API key. Treder AI Assistant is built for site owners who want a clean helper bubble without storing chat history by default or exposing API keys in frontend JavaScript.
Free version features
The free version is useful by itself and includes a working OpenAI-powered floating assistant.
OpenAI support
Use your own OpenAI API key to power the assistant.
Floating chat bubble
Add a simple assistant bubble to the frontend of your WordPress site.
Basic assistant title
Set a straightforward title for the assistant panel.
Basic welcome message
Show a simple greeting when visitors open the assistant.
Assistant instructions
Add basic instructions or personality guidance for how the assistant should respond.
Enable/disable setting
Turn the assistant on or off from WordPress settings.
Sitewide display
Display the assistant across the site with a lightweight frontend setup.
No chat history stored
No chat history is stored by default.
Server-side API key
The API key stays server-side and is not exposed in frontend JavaScript.
Treder AI Assistant Pro
Pro is for site owners, freelancers, and small businesses that want provider choices and deeper customization for the assistant experience.
Provider options
OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini provider options with a provider dropdown.
Separate API key fields
Store different provider API keys in WordPress settings.
Model dropdowns
Choose from available model options by provider.
Custom text controls
Customize assistant title, subtitle, welcome message, input placeholder, and assistant instructions/personality.
Bubble customization
Customize bubble icon, bubble label, position controls, and bubble size controls.
Brand styling
Set accent color, header color, text color, panel background color, and border radius.
Mobile control
Use a hide-on-mobile option when the assistant should only appear on larger screens.
Premium admin dashboard
Use a more polished admin experience for managing provider, appearance, and assistant settings.
Separate Pro add-on
Pro extends the free core plugin and is delivered manually after purchase.
Free vs Pro
Start with the free plugin. Upgrade to Pro when you want more provider options and deeper branding controls.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| AI providers | OpenAI support. | OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini provider options. |
| Frontend assistant | Floating chat bubble and basic assistant panel. | Custom bubble icon, label, position, size, colors, and border radius. |
| Assistant copy | Basic title, welcome message, and instructions/personality. | Custom title, subtitle, welcome message, placeholder, and detailed assistant instructions. |
| Privacy/security | API key server-side. No chat history stored by default. | Same privacy-aware foundation with separate provider API key fields. |
| Delivery | Public free ZIP download. | Purchased through Stripe and manually emailed after purchase. |
Treder AI Assistant Pro pricing
Simple first-release pricing with manual Pro ZIP delivery.
Treder AI Assistant Pro
Treder AI Assistant Pro is a $29 one-time purchase for the Pro add-on ZIP. No subscription or license server is required for this first release.
After purchase, the Pro plugin ZIP will be emailed manually to the email address used at checkout.
Trust, privacy, and security notes
The plugin is designed around a bring-your-own-key setup and a lightweight frontend.
Bring your own API key
The plugin does not include an AI provider API key. You bring your own OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini API key and add it in WordPress.
Server-side key handling
API keys are stored in WordPress settings and are not exposed in frontend JavaScript.
No chat history by default
Chat history is not stored by default.
Lightweight assets
Frontend assets only load when the assistant is enabled.
Free core + Pro add-on
The free plugin provides the core assistant. Pro extends it with premium options.
Manual Pro delivery
The Pro ZIP is not publicly downloadable and is emailed after Stripe purchase.
Installation
Install the free plugin first. Install Pro second after purchase.
Free install steps
- Download the free ZIP.
- Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Upload
treder-ai-assistant.zip. - Activate Treder AI Assistant.
- Go to Settings → Treder AI Assistant.
- Add your OpenAI API key and enable the assistant.
Pro install steps
- Purchase Pro through the Stripe button.
- Receive the Pro ZIP file by email.
- Install and activate the free plugin first.
- Upload and activate the Pro add-on.
- Go to AI Assistant in the WordPress admin sidebar.
- Choose provider, add API key, and customize the assistant.
WordPress.org listing
The free plugin has been prepared for WordPress.org review. Once approved, the expected official listing URL is https://wordpress.org/plugins/treder-ai-assistant/.
Treder AI Assistant FAQs
Common questions about API keys, free vs Pro, site speed, chat history, and delivery.
Does this include an AI API key?
No. You bring your own OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini API key.
Is the free version useful by itself?
Yes. The free version includes a working OpenAI-powered floating assistant.
Does Pro require the free plugin?
Yes. Pro is a separate add-on that extends the free plugin.
Will this slow down my site?
It is designed to be lightweight. Frontend assets only load when the assistant is enabled.
Is chat history stored?
No chat history is stored by default.
How is Pro delivered?
For now, Pro is manually emailed after Stripe purchase.
Plugin author details
Treder AI Assistant is built by Ben Treder. WordPress.org author username: bdtreder.