send_realtime_event

Sends custom realtime event directly to user browser using WebSocket servers

To receive events use this better_messages_realtime_event JavaScript Hook

REQUIREMENTS

To be able to implement this guide, you need to learn how to insert PHP snippets to your website.

You can find guide here: WP Beginner

Compatibility

This function compatible with Better Messages 2.0.62 or higher

WebSocket Version Guide

This functionality available only with WebSocket Version

<?php
// User IDs to send events to
$user_ids = [
    1,
    2,
    3
];

// Checking if better messages websocket class exists to avoid fatal errors
if( class_exists('Better_Messages_WebSocket') ){
    // Send simple string
    Better_Messages_WebSocket()->send_realtime_event( [1,2,3], 'custom string' );

    // Send more complex data sets
    Better_Messages_WebSocket()->send_realtime_event( [1,2,3], [
        'custom data' => 'test'
    ] );
}