Ultimate Member Private Messages Addon GPL v2.4.1

The Ultimate Member Private Messages Addon is a comprehensive messaging system that allows users to privately communicate with one another on your site. This addon is ideal for websites where direct, one-on-one interaction is essential, such as community platforms, membership sites, or social networks.

Key Features of Ultimate Member Private Messages Addon:

1. Private Messaging System:
   • Users can send private messages to other users, allowing for secure and personal communication within the site.
2. Message Button on Profiles:
   • A message button is added to each user’s profile, enabling other users to easily send a private message via a messages modal.
3. Messages Tab on Profiles:
   • A messages tab is added to each user profile, where users can view all their conversations and send or read private messages directly from their profile page.
4. Automatic Message Refresh:
   • The messaging system includes automatic refresh functionality, ensuring that new messages are displayed in real-time without the need for page reloads.
5. Emoticons Support:
   • Users can add emoticons to their private messages, enhancing communication with a more expressive and interactive experience.
6. Character Limit Control:
   • Admins can set a maximum character limit for each conversation reply, ensuring that messages stay concise and within acceptable boundaries.
7. Message Preferences:
   • Users can choose whether they want to receive private messages or not via their account settings, giving them full control over their messaging preferences.
8. Email Notifications:
   • Users receive an email notification when someone starts a new conversation with them, ensuring they don’t miss important messages.
   • Users can also choose to turn off email notifications for new conversations from their account page.
9. Role-Based Permissions:
   • Admins can control which user roles are allowed to send and receive private messages, providing fine-grained control over who can interact with whom.
   • Admins can also limit the number of new conversations a user role can initiate within a certain timeframe to prevent spamming.
10. Block and Unblock Users:
    • Users can block specific users from messaging them, and they can also unblock users via their account settings, giving them control over their interactions.
11. Plain Text Messages:
    • Messages support plain text with URLs automatically converted into clickable links. No other HTML is allowed, ensuring that messages remain clean and secure.
12. Unread Messages Count:
    • The unread messages count is displayed in the site’s menu using the {new_messages} tag, allowing users to quickly see how many unread messages they have.
13. Integration with Other Extensions:
    • Followers Integration: Users can decide to allow only those who follow them to send private messages.
    • Real-time Notifications: Users can receive instant notifications when someone starts a new conversation with them.
    • Online Users Integration: A green dot appears next to a user’s name when they are online, letting others know when they are available to chat.

Benefits of Using Ultimate Member Private Messages Addon:

• Enhanced User Interaction: The addon fosters private, secure communication between users, enabling more personalized and meaningful interactions.
• Customizable User Experience: Users have full control over their messaging preferences, including whether to receive messages and email notifications.
• Real-Time Communication: With automatic message refresh and real-time notifications, users can engage in conversations without delay.
• Privacy and Security: The block feature ensures that users can manage who contacts them, providing a safe environment for communication.
• Integration with Other Features: The addon works seamlessly with other Ultimate Member extensions, such as Followers and Online Users, enhancing the overall user experience.

The Ultimate Member Private Messages Addon is perfect for websites that require private, secure communication between users. It is especially useful for community sites, social networks, and membership platforms where users need to interact one-on-one. This addon provides a robust and customizable messaging system that is easy to manage and use.