Shop2LLM uses a layered privacy model that complies with WordPress.org plugin guidelines:<\/p>\n\n
Layer 1 \u2014 Local behavior summary (no opt-in required, never leaves your server).<\/strong> To improve onboarding and detect friction, the plugin records a small set of activation milestones in the shop2llm_behavior_summary<\/code> WordPress option. This includes: activation timestamp, whether the Welcome Modal was shown\/completed\/skipped (and at which step), whether the AI connection URL was copied, whether the first inline test search was performed (and whether it returned results), whether the first AI crawler visit was detected, days since activation, and a bucketed count of dashboard visits. This data stays entirely in your database and is never transmitted anywhere. It is automatically removed on uninstall.<\/p>\n\nSeparately, on activation, the plugin sends a one-time anonymous registration ping to our cloud service with only: a SHA-256 hash of your site's hostname (not the URL), your ecommerce platform (WooCommerce or WordPress), and version numbers of the plugin, PHP, WooCommerce (if active), and WordPress. No content, behavior, user, or personal data is included. This activation ping is used solely to count active installations, and uses a non-blocking HTTPS request that will never affect your site's performance.<\/p>\n\n
Layer 2 \u2014 Anonymous usage statistics (opt-in, disabled by default).<\/strong> When you enable Analytics in Settings (or accept the opt-in prompt shown after completing the Welcome Modal), an anonymous, bucketed behavior summary is sent to our cloud service at api.shop2llm.com alongside the weekly heartbeat. The summary contains only these fields:<\/p>\n\n\nhas_content<\/code> \u2014 boolean (true if your site has at least one published post or product)<\/li>\ncontent_count<\/code> \u2014 bucketed value: 0<\/code>, 1-4<\/code>, 5-20<\/code>, 21-100<\/code>, or 100+<\/code> (never the exact count)<\/li>\nwelcome_shown<\/code>, welcome_completed<\/code>, url_copied<\/code>, first_search_done<\/code>, first_search_ok<\/code>, first_crawler_done<\/code> \u2014 booleans only<\/li>\nwelcome_skipped_step<\/code> \u2014 integer 1-3, or null<\/li>\ndays_since_activation<\/code> \u2014 integer<\/li>\ndashboard_visits<\/code> \u2014 bucketed value: 1<\/code>, 2-5<\/code>, or 6+<\/code> (never the exact count)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nAll fields are coarsely bucketed or boolean to prevent fingerprinting. No personal data is collected<\/strong> \u2014 no IP addresses, no email addresses, no usernames, no customer\/order\/content data, no URLs of individual pages, and no exact counts that could identify a site. The site is identified only by a SHA-256 hash of its hostname.<\/p>\n\nLayer 3 \u2014 AI crawler visit reports (opt-in, included with Analytics).<\/strong> When Analytics is enabled, AI crawler visits are reported with the crawler type, page URL, user agent, and the anonymized site identifier.<\/p>\n\nYou can enable or disable Analytics at any time in Settings \u2192 Shop2LLM \u2192 Analytics. Disabling it stops all external transmission immediately; local behavior summary continues to be stored for your own dashboard insights. See our privacy policy at https:\/\/shop2llm.com\/ for details.<\/p><\/dd>\n
What's the difference between Free and Pro?<\/h3><\/dt>\nFree supports ChatGPT with 2 AI tools (content search + detail). Pro adds 6 AI platforms, always-on cloud connection, and analytics dashboard. Upgrade at https:\/\/shop2llm.com\/<\/p><\/dd>\n
Is this secure?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. All AI connections require Bearer token authentication. The API key is auto-generated and can be rotated anytime.<\/p><\/dd>\n
How do I check if AI crawlers are visiting my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\nGo to Shop2LLM \u2192 Dashboard and look at the \"AI Search Activity\" card. It shows crawler visits and search terms in real time. You don't need to check server logs.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Does this affect my site speed?<\/h3><\/dt>\nNo. Shop2LLM is independently tested and A-rated by MakeWPFast.com<\/strong> \u2014 0 MB memory overhead, 0 extra database queries, +5ms TTFB on activation. All AI features run on your server through the standard WordPress REST API. External calls (like analytics reporting) are non-blocking with 1s timeouts \u2014 they will never slow down your site.<\/p><\/dd>\nCan I use this alongside Yoast SEO or RankMath?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. Shop2LLM auto-detects SEO plugins and skips duplicate schema output to avoid conflicts. It complements SEO plugins by adding AI-specific features (MCP tools, llms.txt, crawler invites) that SEO plugins don't provide.<\/p><\/dd>\n
How do I upgrade from Free to Pro?<\/h3><\/dt>\nClick any \"Upgrade to Pro\" link in the dashboard, or visit https:\/\/shop2llm.com\/ \u2014 Pro unlocks 6 AI platforms, always-on cloud connection, and full analytics.<\/p><\/dd>\n
What happens if I deactivate the plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYour site returns to normal. llms.txt, robots.txt AI rules, and schema markup are removed. All settings are preserved if you reactivate later. No data is lost.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Which AI platforms does the free version support?<\/h3><\/dt>\nChatGPT (via MCP connection). Pro adds Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Meta AI, and Amazon Bedrock \u2014 with always-on cloud connection so consumers can discover your products without you connecting each AI manually.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n
1.0.9<\/h4>\n\n\n- Analytics telemetry fix \u2014 install now registers on cloud at activation (metadata only)<\/li>\n
- Analytics opt-in now sends behavior summary immediately (was only in heartbeat)<\/li>\n
- Cloud heartbeat frequency changed from monthly to weekly<\/li>\n
- Bugfix \u2014 strict_types declaration position in cloud index.php<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.0.8<\/h4>\n\n\n- AI Visibility Score Breakdown \u2014 7-factor card with per-item Fix buttons<\/li>\n
- Inline Test Search \u2014 search your own products\/content from Dashboard<\/li>\n
- Content AI Score for non-WooCommerce sites with post dropdown<\/li>\n
- First-Run Welcome Modal with inline test search (Aha moment)<\/li>\n
- Plugin Check zero ERROR compliance, Tested up to WP 7.0<\/li>\n
- Analytics telemetry: Welcome Modal opt-in immediately sends data to cloud<\/li>\n
- Anchoring-effect removed: self-benchmarking scores, no hardcoded comparisons<\/li>\n
- Security: MCP search restricts post_type, excludes password-protected content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.0.7<\/h4>\n\n\n- Shop2LLM Visibility Score\u2122 \u2014 5-dimension 25-item scoring system<\/li>\n
- Tabbed settings page (Dashboard\/Analytics\/Settings)<\/li>\n
- Editor meta box with score ring gauge and fix guidance<\/li>\n
- AI Crawler Activity Monitor with 7-day sparkline trends<\/li>\n
- AI Referral Tracker for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Copilot and 5 more platforms<\/li>\n
- robots.txt AI fix, AI Discovery Badge, Focus Query input<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.0.6<\/h4>\n\n\n- Dashboard load time 80x faster (5s \u2192 62ms)<\/li>\n
- Works without WooCommerce \u2014 supports any WordPress site<\/li>\n
- MCP rate limit: 60 req\/min<\/li>\n
- PHP 7.4+ compatibility (lowered from 8.1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.0.5<\/h4>\n\n\n- AI Growth Progress card with milestone tracker<\/li>\n
- Achievement Badges and Smart Dynamic CTA<\/li>\n
- Community social proof bar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.0.4<\/h4>\n\n\n- Anonymous activation ping with SHA256-hashed site identifier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.0.3<\/h4>\n\n\n- Improved search keywords and short description<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n\n- HPOS compatibility, WooCommerce Marketplace support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n\n- Security fixes: permission_callback, input sanitization, output escaping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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