Support Pro Plugin: Complete WordPress Support Ticketing System
A full breakdown of every Support Pro feature — ticket management, SLAs, auto-responders, email notifications, activity logging, canned responses, and role-based access. Built as a WordPress plugin that runs on your own server.
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Support Pro is a production-ready WordPress plugin that turns your WordPress site into a full-featured customer support ticketing system. Unlike SaaS help desks like Zendesk or Freshdesk, Support Pro runs entirely on your own WordPress installation — your data stays on your server, under your control.
Built by Metorox Software, Support Pro was designed for small businesses, agencies, and WordPress site owners who need professional support workflows without the monthly SaaS cost. Every feature below is included in the plugin — no premium add-ons or upsells.
If you're comparing WordPress support plugins, see our WordPress help desk plugin vs. SaaS comparison. For the full product page, visit Support Pro.
Core Features
Ticket Management
Create, assign, track, and resolve support tickets from a centralized admin dashboard. Color-coded severity levels give your team instant visual priority cues.
- ✓Create tickets from admin or customer portal
- ✓Color-coded severity: Critical (red), High (orange), Medium (yellow), Low (green)
- ✓Status workflow: Open → In Progress → Waiting → Resolved → Closed
- ✓Assign tickets to specific staff members
- ✓Internal notes visible only to staff (not customers)
- ✓Ticket history with full conversation thread
- ✓Bulk actions for managing multiple tickets at once
SLA Enforcement
Set response time targets by severity level. Support Pro tracks SLA compliance automatically and alerts your team before deadlines are missed.
- ✓Configurable SLAs per severity level
- ✓Default SLAs: Sev 1 (12h), Sev 2 (24h), Sev 3 (48h), Sev 4 (72h)
- ✓Automatic SLA countdown on each ticket
- ✓SLA breach notifications to assigned staff and managers
- ✓SLA compliance reporting in admin dashboard
- ✓Business hours configuration (exclude weekends/holidays)
Auto-Responders
Automate repetitive support workflows with trigger-based auto-responders. When a ticket matches a condition, Support Pro takes action automatically.
- ✓Triggers: new ticket, category match, severity change, status change, staff assignment, customer reply
- ✓Actions: send email, add internal note, change status, assign to staff
- ✓Multiple auto-responders per trigger type
- ✓Priority ordering for rule execution
- ✓Activity log entry for every auto-responder action
- ✓Enable/disable individual rules without deleting
Email Notifications
Professional, responsive HTML email templates for every ticket event. Support Pro supports WordPress wp_mail, SendGrid, and custom SMTP — choose what works for your infrastructure.
- ✓Email providers: WordPress (wp_mail), SendGrid API, custom SMTP
- ✓Responsive HTML email templates with your branding
- ✓Variable substitution: {ticket_id}, {customer_name}, {subject}, {status}, etc.
- ✓Notification events: new ticket, reply, status change, assignment, SLA breach
- ✓Customer and staff notification preferences
- ✓Email delivery logging for troubleshooting
Activity Log
Every action on every ticket is logged — who did what, when, and why. Full audit trail for compliance, training, and dispute resolution.
- ✓Automatic logging of all ticket actions
- ✓Tracks: creation, replies, status changes, assignments, SLA events, auto-responder actions
- ✓Timestamped entries with user attribution
- ✓Filterable by ticket, user, or action type
- ✓Exportable for compliance or audit purposes
Canned Responses
Save frequently used replies as templates. Insert them with one click when responding to tickets — consistent messaging, faster resolution.
- ✓Create unlimited canned responses
- ✓Organize by category (billing, technical, general, etc.)
- ✓Variable substitution in templates
- ✓One-click insertion into ticket replies
- ✓Edit before sending (not auto-sent)
- ✓Shared across all staff members
Admin & Security Features
Staff Management
Add support agents, assign roles, and control who can see and do what. Role-based access ensures agents only see tickets assigned to them or their department.
- ✓Add unlimited staff members
- ✓Role-based access control (admin, agent, viewer)
- ✓Department-based ticket visibility
- ✓Staff performance metrics (response time, resolution rate)
- ✓Agent workload balancing
Customer Portal
Customers submit and track tickets from a branded self-service portal on your WordPress site. No separate login system — uses WordPress user accounts.
- ✓Branded ticket submission form
- ✓Ticket history and status tracking for customers
- ✓Reply to tickets from the portal (no email required)
- ✓File attachment support
- ✓WordPress user integration (no separate accounts)
Security & Data Protection
Support Pro follows WordPress security best practices — nonce verification, role-based access, input sanitization, and prepared SQL statements. Your support data stays on your server.
- ✓Nonce verification on all form submissions
- ✓Role-based access control (WordPress capabilities)
- ✓Input sanitization and output escaping
- ✓Prepared SQL statements (no SQL injection)
- ✓Data stays on your server (not a SaaS)
- ✓Compatible with WordFence, Sucuri, and other security plugins
- ✓GDPR-friendly: you control data retention and deletion
Support Pro vs. Other WordPress Support Plugins
How does Support Pro compare to SaaS help desks and other WordPress plugins? This HTML comparison table covers features, pricing, and data control. For a deeper analysis, read our WordPress help desk plugin vs. SaaS comparison.
| Feature | Support Pro | Zendesk | Freshdesk | Awesome Support | WP Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket Management | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ✅ Basic | ✅ Basic |
| SLA Enforcement | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Paid plans | ✅ Paid plans | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Auto-Responders | ✅ Trigger-based | ✅ Advanced | ✅ Advanced | ⚠️ Basic | ❌ No |
| Email Notifications | ✅ wp_mail/SendGrid/SMTP | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Built-in | ✅ wp_mail | ✅ wp_mail |
| Activity Log | ✅ Full audit trail | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Canned Responses | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited |
| Customer Portal | ✅ WordPress-native | ✅ Branded | ✅ Branded | ✅ Basic | ✅ Basic |
| Role-Based Access | ✅ WordPress roles | ✅ Custom roles | ✅ Custom roles | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Limited |
| Data Location | ✅ Your server | ☁️ Their cloud | ☁️ Their cloud | ✅ Your server | ✅ Your server |
| Pricing | One-time purchase | $19–$115/agent/mo | Free–$79/agent/mo | $149/yr | Free (limited) |
| WordPress Native | ✅ Plugin | ❌ SaaS | ❌ SaaS | ✅ Plugin | ✅ Plugin |
Comparison data as of July 2026. Pricing and features may change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What features does Support Pro include?
Support Pro includes ticket management with severity levels, SLA enforcement, auto-responders with trigger-based actions, email notifications via WordPress wp_mail, SendGrid, or SMTP, activity logging, canned responses, categories and tags, staff management with role-based access, and a customer portal.
Does Support Pro support SLAs?
Yes. Support Pro includes configurable SLAs with severity-based response times: Severity 1 (Critical) 12 hours, Severity 2 (High) 24 hours, Severity 3 (Medium) 48 hours, Severity 4 (Low) 72 hours. SLA violations trigger automatic escalation notifications.
Does Support Pro have auto-responders?
Yes. Support Pro auto-responders support triggers including new ticket creation, category assignment, severity change, status change, staff assignment, and customer reply. Actions include sending email, adding internal notes, changing status, and assigning staff.
How does Support Pro compare to other WordPress support plugins?
Support Pro offers built-in SLAs, auto-responders, and activity logging that many competitors charge extra for. Unlike SaaS help desks, Support Pro runs on your own WordPress installation — your data stays on your server.
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