Better Messages for GamiPress: Charge Points to Message or Call

The GamiPress integration allows charging users for messaging and private calls using GamiPress point types — per-message, per-new-thread, per-call, per-role, and per-conversation-type. The user's balance can be displayed inline in the messenger with a configurable URL where they can manage or top up points. Supported through a unified Points System with provider abstraction, shared with MyCred.

Better Messages Points Systems settings — GamiPress provider with per-role New Message Pricing grid

REQUIREMENTS

To install the plugin ensure that your website running:

WordPress 5.9 or newer
PHP 7.4 or newer

Installation#

How to install GamiPress#

Download GamiPress from official website and install following standard WordPress installation process.

How to install Better Messages with GamiPress#

Install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly or upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/bp-better-messages directory.
Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
Use the Better Messages → Settings → Integrations → Points Systems menu to configure the integration.

Configuration#

Point Type#

Select which GamiPress point type to use for charging.

Charge Types#

New message — charge when a user sends a message
New thread — charge when a user creates a new conversation

Charge Categories#

Different rates can be configured for each conversation type:

Private threads — one-on-one conversations
Groups — group conversations
Chat rooms — chat room messages

Per-Role Pricing#

Different charge amounts can be set per WordPress user role for messages, new threads, and calls. Voice and video calls bill per call minute (first minute charged at start; calls end gracefully if the balance drops below one more minute mid-call).

Private Call Pricing settings — per-role per-minute rates for voice and video calls

AI Usage Charging#

Points can be charged for AI bot responses. This is configured per-bot in the AI Bots settings.

Balance Display#

The user's point balance can be shown in multiple locations:

Chat header
Threads list (top)
Threads list (bottom)
User menu
User menu popup
Reply form area

Balance URL#

A configurable external URL can be set where users can manage or purchase points. The balance pill in the messenger links to this URL — typically a WooCommerce points-top-up product or a custom checkout.