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Enhanced Mobile

Better Messages includes an enhanced mobile layout optimized for smartphones and tablets.

How it works​

The plugin automatically detects mobile devices and activates a mobile-optimized interface. This includes a full-screen messaging mode that takes over the entire screen for a native app-like experience, swipe gestures for navigation, and a floating chat button for quick access from any page. The mobile layout is designed to work smoothly on both iOS and Android devices across all major mobile browsers.

Key capabilities​

  • Full-screen messaging mode on mobile devices
  • Automatic full-screen entry when opening messages
  • Swipe-left gesture to navigate back to conversation list
  • Floating chat button for quick access from any page
  • Configurable floating button position and visibility
  • "Tap to open" prompt for first-time users
  • Option to disable Enter-to-send on touch devices
  • Hide potentially overlapping page elements on mobile

How to enable​

Navigate to WP Admin → Better Messages → Settings → Mobile.

  • Full Screen on Mobile — Enable full-screen messaging mode
  • Auto Open Full Screen — Automatically enter full-screen when opening messages
  • Tap to Open — Show a "Tap to open" prompt message
  • Swipe Back — Enable swipe-left gesture to go back
  • Floating Chat Button — Show a floating button for quick access
  • Button Position — Left or right side of the screen
  • Bottom Margin — Distance from the bottom of the screen in pixels
  • Restrict by Roles — Hide the floating button for specific user roles
  • Disable Enter to Send — Disable Enter key sending on touch devices
  • Hide Overlapping Elements — Hide page elements that may overlap with mobile messaging