Share Anonymous Data
Learn what anonymized usage data the WSMS plugin collects, how it works, and how to enable or disable it.
WSMS includes an optional feature that sends anonymized, non-personal usage data to help us understand how the plugin is used. This data helps us prioritize features, fix compatibility issues, and improve the overall experience.
How It Works
- Opt-in only — Data is never sent unless you explicitly enable it.
- Hashed site identifier — Your domain is processed with SHA-256 and truncated to 40 characters. We never see or store your actual domain.
- Periodic sync — Data is sent once every 60 days.
- Secure transmission — All data is sent over HTTPS.
What We Collect
Environment Information
| Data Point | Example |
|---|---|
| WordPress version | 6.7 |
| PHP version | 8.2 |
| Database type and version | MySQL 8.0 |
| Web server software | Apache/2.4 |
| Timezone | UTC+3 |
| Locale | en_US |
| Active theme slug | foo |
| List of active plugin folder names | ['foo', 'bar'] |
Plugin Information
| Data Point | Example |
|---|---|
| WSMS plugin version | 7.4.1 |
| Plugin slug | wp-sms |
| Plugin database version | 1.5.0 |
| License status and type | valid, expired |
| Scheduled jobs | Job names and schedules |
| Dismissed admin notices | Notice identifiers |
Settings (Enabled / Disabled Only)
We only collect whether each setting is enabled or disabled (or “Configured” / “Not configured” for gateways and webhooks). We never collect actual content such as message templates, phone numbers, or API keys.
Examples of tracked settings:
| Category | Settings |
|---|---|
| Gateway | Gateway name, delivery method, unicode messaging, number formatting |
| Mobile Field | Field placement, mandatory status |
| GDPR | Compliance toggle, checkbox default |
| Newsletter | Group visibility, confirmation, welcome SMS |
| Notifications | New post alerts, author notifications, error alerts |
| Webhooks | Whether each webhook is configured (not the URL) |
| Integrations | CF7, Gravity Forms, WooCommerce, BuddyPress, EDD, Quform, WP Job Manager, Awesome Support, Ultimate Member, Formidable Forms, and Forminator |
| Add-ons | Active/inactive status and settings for WooCommerce Pro, Two-Way, Fluent, Membership, and Booking add-ons |
What We Don’t Collect
- No personal information (names, emails, phone numbers)
- No credentials or API keys
- No SMS message content or templates
- No actual domain name (only a SHA-256 hash)
- No webhook URLs
- No subscriber or customer data
How to Enable or Disable
There are two ways to manage this setting:
Admin Notice
Seven days after installing WSMS, an admin notice appears asking if you’d like to opt in. You can enable sharing directly from the notice or dismiss it.
Settings Page
Go to WSMS → Settings → Advanced and toggle the Share Anonymous Data checkbox under the “Anonymous Usage Data” section.
Related
- Advanced Settings — Full reference for the Advanced settings tab
- Privacy — How WSMS handles user data and GDPR compliance
Last updated: February 23, 2026