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Native WordPress JetEngine & Elementor Solution
Real-time Notifications Inside Your WordPress Site
Works natively with JetEngine, JetFormBuilder, and Elementor. Built specifically for client dashboards, support desks, and membership portals.
Seamless Stack Integration
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Core Concept
What Is This?
You know how Facebook, LinkedIn, or Slack shows a badge when you have a new message? Or how Slack alerts you when someone mentions you? That’s what this plugin brings to your WordPress App.
Real-time. User-specific. Fully customizable.
Number Badge
Shows how many unread notifications the logged-in user has at a single glance in real-time.
Organized Dropdown
All notifications structured intelligently by Today, Yesterday, and Older with one-click read filters.
Instant Updates
Updates in real-time when new notifications arrive. Zero full-page refresh needed.
Use Cases
Who Is This For?
Designed to power modern communication workflows across every client portal build.
Agencies
Stop rebuilding notification systems from scratch for every project. Install once, configure CCT fields, and move on.
Support Teams
Assign requests to team members. Notify them instantly on new tickets, assignments, and customer messages.
Internal Tools
Where team members need to know the moment things happen. Task assignments, status approvals, and alerts.
Marketplaces
Where buyers and sellers communicate. Instant order confirmations, shipping updates, and direct messaging alerts.
Membership Sites
Notify users about new content, comments, thread replies, badge unlocks, or community interactions.
Any WordPress Site
Anywhere logged-in users need to know something happened immediately without waiting for emails.
Easy Integration
How It Works
Three simple steps to get your notification system live in minutes.
Architecture Flow
JetEngine CCTNelx ConfigLive Notifications
Set Up Custom Content Type
Create one Custom Content Type (CCT) in JetEngine with these 8 fields:
user_idText / Number
user_roleRepeater / Text
typeRadio / Select
messageTextarea
urlText (Optional)
statusRadio (seen/unseen)
sound_playedRadio (yes/no)
timeDate / Timestamp
Configure Nelx
Tell Nelx where your notification data lives in 4 quick inputs:
Enter your CCT SlugAdd your Query ID (Query builder is now legacy - not needed)Choose authentication methodClick "Test Connection"
Two minutes. That’s all it takes to get everything connected.Add the Widget
Drag and drop into your visual design layout:
Customize colors to match brandAdjust size and badge positioningConfigure audio sound defaultsPublish and go live
Done. Your notification system is now live and working in real-time.Key Differentiation
What Makes This Different
Nothing is Lost
Email is where notifications go to be ignored. This puts notifications right on your site where users already are.
It's Real-Time
When someone creates a notification, it appears instantly on the recipient's screen. No polling, no lag.
Users Control Preferences
Enable or disable specific notification types. Turn sound on or off per user profile.
Works With Your Stack
You're using JetEngine and JetFormBuilder with Elementor. This plugin works natively with all of them.
ROI Calculation
But I Can Build This Myself?
Sure. You could. You could write custom AJAX handlers. Build a REST endpoint. Set up server-sent events. Create a notification bell UI. Handle user preferences. Manage sound playback. Build an admin interface...
Or you could pay $49 and have it done for you.
Time is money. Your time is valuable. Spend it on things that matter.
Full Capabilities
Complete Feature Set
Notification Bell
- Customizable icon, size, color, and hover color
- Badge position (top-right, top-left, bottom-right, bottom-left)
- Badge styling (size, background color, border, drop-shadow)
- Dropdown width and max height options
- Header text and actions (Mark All, Close)
- "See details" deep links and "Mark as read" buttons
User Preferences
- Users can enable or disable entire notification types
- Users can control sound per notification type
- Users can enable or disable specific subtypes
- Role-based preference visibility control
- Custom setting dashboard integrations
Sound Notifications
- Built-in audio chime options (5 presets)
- Upload custom MP3 audio files
- Users can enable or disable sounds
- Users can choose which sound to hear per alert type
- Audio preview before selecting
Notification Templates
- Trigger notifications from form submissions
- Send to specific users or entire roles
- Round-robin assignment for even distribution
- Smart conversation routing for ticket systems
- Conditional logic based on form answers
Admin Interface
- Send manual notifications to users or roles
- Map your CCT fields once visually
- Test connection before going live
- Automatic cleanup (7, 14, 21, 30, 60, 90 days, or never)
- Table verification to confirm delivery payloads
Elementor Integration
- Notification Bell widget with full style controls
- Notification Settings widget for user preferences
- Sound Settings widget for audio selection
- Notification Form widget for frontend sending
Technical Requirements
WordPress 6.7+Modern WP Environment
JetEngineFor Custom Content Types
ElementorRequired for visual UI
JetFormBuilderFor Form Triggers
Transparent Pricing
Simple Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your needs. No hidden fees.
Standard License
$49/year
- 1 Site License
- All Features Included
- Updates for 1 year
- Support for 1 year
Extended License
$219/year
- 10 Sites License
- All Features Included
- Updates for 1 year
- Priority Support for 1 year
Developer License
$329/year
- 100 Sites License
- All Features Included
- Updates for 1 year
- VIP Support for 1 year
Try It For 14 Days
Not sure? Install it. Configure your CCT and Query. Add the widget. Send a test notification. If it doesn't work exactly as expected, get a full refund. No questions asked.
Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
Search or filter questions below.
What do I need to use this plugin?
You need JetEngine and Elementor installed and activated. JetFormBuilder is required for notification templates and frontend entries.
Do I need to create a CCT first?
Yes. You need to create a Custom Content Type in JetEngine with the required fields before configuring the plugin. Also, you need to create a query for your notification that Nelx will work with.
What fields does my CCT need?
Your CCT needs eight specific fields: user_id (text), user_role (repeater), type (radio), message (textarea), url (text), status (radio: seen/unseen), sound_played (radio: yes/no), and time (date).
Can users customize which notifications they receive?
Yes. The Notification Settings widget lets users enable or disable specific notification types and control sound preferences. However, if you want users to always receive a certain notification type (mandatory), the best thing to do is not including it in the preferences settings.
Does this support round-robin assignment?
Yes! When sending notifications for incoming form submissions, you can distribute notifications sequentially across team members assigned to specific user roles.
Can I send notifications to user roles?
Yes. You can target individual user IDs or broadcast a notification to all users possessing a specific role (e.g. Administrator, Editor, Support Specialist).
Can I upload my own notification sounds?
Yes. In addition to 5 high-quality pre-packaged chime presets, you can upload custom MP3 audio files to match your platform brand identity.
How do notifications get cleaned up?
You can configure automatic cleanup schedules in the admin panel (7, 14, 21, 30, 60, 90 days, or never). You can also run manual cleanup routines by date range.
Will this slow down my site?
No. Notifications are cached and optimized. Real-time updates use lightweight SSE instead of heavy polling. We recommend having a decent server with enough resources to get the best out of Nelx Notification System
Does this work in real-time?
Yes. The plugin uses Server-Sent Events (SSE) to deliver notifications instantly without page refresh. If SSE is not supported, it falls back to polling.
Do notifications show only to logged-in users?
Yes. Notifications are user-specific and bound to authenticated user sessions to ensure complete data security and privacy.
Can I send notifications manually?
Yes. Administrators can send manual notification dispatches directly to any specific user or role from the WordPress admin dashboard interface.
Can I trigger notifications automatically?
Yes. You can create notification templates that trigger automatically from JetFormBuilder form submissions.
Can I use dynamic data in notifications?
Yes. You can inject dynamic form fields, username tags, post IDs, and custom macros directly into notification titles and body messages.
Does this support conversation-style notifications (like tickets)?
Yes. The Smart Recipient feature routes notifications between participants (e.g., client and staff) automatically.
Can I assign notifications conditionally?
Yes. You can define conditions based on form inputs to send notifications to different users or roles.
Can I style the notification bell and dropdown?
Yes. The Elementor widget gives full control over colors, spacing, typography, and layout. Besides, you can choose between three dropdown styles (classic, modern, and minimalistic). Future versions of the plugin will also support non-Elementor users.
Can I use this without Elementor?
Partially. The core system works, but Elementor is required for the frontend widgets like the notification bell and settings UI. However, future versions will work without Elementor.
Is there an API or endpoint I can use externally?
The plugin uses JetEngine CCT which provides an endpoint for creating notifications programmatically. Authentication is recommended for security.
Do notifications get marked as read automatically?
Yes. Clicking “See details” or manually marking them will instantly update their status to seen.
Ready to Get Started?
Give your users the real-time notification system they expect today.