WordPress is the world’s most popular CMS platform. Deploying an AI chatbot on WordPress is simpler than you might think – regardless of whether you use a classic theme, Elementor, or WooCommerce.
Method 1 – Easiest: Insert Headers and Footers plugin
For people without technical knowledge.
Step 1: Install the “Insert Headers and Footers” plugin (free, over 1 million active installations).
Step 2: Go to Settings → Insert Headers and Footers → Scripts in Footer.
Step 3: Paste the AIGoChat code:
<script src=”https://app.aigochat.com/widget.js” data-chatbot-id=”YOUR_ID” defer></script>
Step 4: Save. The chatbot will appear on all pages.
Deployment time: 3 minutes. Zero coding.
Method 2 – Via functions.php (for developers)
Add this code to your theme’s functions.php or a custom plugin:
add_action(‘wp_footer’, function() {
echo ‘<script src=”https://app.aigochat.com/widget.js” data-chatbot-id=”YOUR_ID” defer></script>’;
});
Method 3 – WooCommerce (recommended for stores)
For WooCommerce stores, add to your theme’s footer.php or use the Insert Headers and Footers plugin. The chatbot works on product pages, category pages, cart and checkout – wherever customers have questions.
Tip: set suggested questions tailored to e-commerce: “Shipping cost”, “Return policy”, “Product availability”.
Method 4 – Elementor
In Elementor you can add the chatbot code via:
Theme Builder → Footer template → HTML widget → paste the AIGoChat script.
Or use the global “Custom Code” option in Elementor settings (requires Elementor Pro).
Method 5 – WordPress.com (hosted)
If you’re using WordPress.com (not self-hosted), add the code via:
Settings → Code injection → Footer → paste the AIGoChat script.
Available on Business and Commerce plans.
Testing and verification
After adding the code:
1. Open your site in a private/incognito browser window
2. Check that the chatbot icon appears in the corner
3. Send a test message
4. Verify the answer comes from your knowledge base (not a generic one)
Summary
Integrating AIGoChat with WordPress takes 3–15 minutes depending on the method. No technical knowledge required for the simplest method. The chatbot works on all WordPress installations – from hobby blogs to enterprise WooCommerce stores.