Private Message is a lightweight WordPress plugin that adds secure, real-time messaging to your site. It lets users send private messages, share files, and get instant notifications—all inside WordPress. Fast, mobile-friendly, and easy to set up, it’s perfect for communities, memberships, marketplaces, eLearning, and support portals.
- Native WordPress private messaging between registered users
- Clean, responsive inbox and threaded conversations
- Real-time notifications with email and onsite alerts
- File and image attachments with size/type controls
- User blocking, reporting, and spam protection
- Role-based permissions (who can message whom)
- Search, filters, and unread indicators
- Typing indicators and message read receipts
- Emoji support and rich text formatting
- Group and one-to-one conversations
- GDPR-ready with data export and delete tools
- Moderation tools: keyword filters and message flags
- Customizable templates and shortcodes
- REST API and developer hooks for integrations
- Works with membership, LMS, and community plugins
- Lightweight, fast, and optimized for SEO