Real-time sticker purchasing & management
- Users can purchase stickers using Coins or Cash, depending on the sticker type.
- Real-time balance validation without page reloads.
- All transactions are logged automatically and sticker ownership is updated instantly.
Once purchased, stickers are stored in the user’s collection and ready to be used wherever supported.
Sticker Picker: Smart and user-friendly UI
The sticker picker interface automatically attaches to input areas such as:
- WordPress comment fields
- Init Chat Engine message input
- Other custom input fields added by theme/plugins
Key features include:
- Quick search by sticker name
- Category-based tab navigation
- Responsive design built with UIkit for full device compatibility
Smooth rendering & deep integration
- Stickers render as inline images in comments and messages.
- The system automatically parses sticker codes and converts them to images.
- Graceful fallback handling for broken or missing images.
- Full integration with existing formatting hooks and filters for customizations.
For performance optimization:
- Sticker-related scripts and styles are only enqueued for logged-in users.
- Assets are only loaded on relevant pages (comments enabled, sticker pages, homepage with chatbox, etc.).
REST API & full i18n support
GET /owned-stickers: Retrieve the user’s sticker collectionPOST /buy-sticker: Purchase a sticker with full nonce and balance validation- All interfaces and messages are fully internationalized, including Vietnamese translations.
Free sample sticker packs
We provide a free resource pack containing 50+ sample sticker sets (transparent PNG format), packaged in a single ZIP file ready for upload. Ideal for admin users of Init Manga or Init Chat Engine.
Auto-download & create 50+ sample sticker packs via Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard of Init Manga includes built-in support to initialize the Sticker System with sample data:
- With just one single click during setup, the system will automatically download a ZIP file containing 50+ sample sticker packs.
- All stickers are extracted, categorized, and imported into your library automatically.
- No manual upload or extra plugins required.
This feature allows you to kickstart the sticker experience instantly, giving users a rich and engaging interface right from day one.
Conclusion
The new Sticker System makes Init Manga more expressive, more interactive, and more fun. It also lays the groundwork for future community-based features such as gifting, sticker trading events, and loyalty-based rewards.
If you’re looking to add emotion, engagement, and delight to your manga reading platform, this is the update you’ve been waiting for.
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