Turn WordPress into mobile apps.
No code. No compromise.
No code. No outsourcing. Build, deploy, and push notifications, All from your WordPress dashboard.
Everything in ZenAppBuilder
Each module is built directly into StoreEngine’s core — no add-ons, no extra licenses, no extra plugins to maintain.
Visual App Builder
Drag-and-drop canvas to build mobile app screens with live preview at Phone, Tablet, and Desktop sizes.
Screen Management
Create, rename, reorder, and delete app screens from a navigation panel; supports nested structure.
Widget Library
Block-based widget system with Core, Academy LMS, ZenCommunity, and StoreEngine widget sets.
Global Blocks
Shared layout blocks (header, footer) applied. Across all screens from a single control point.
Live Preview
Instant in-canvas preview reflecting all design. changes without saving; shows real device dimensions.
Theme Customization
Customize navbar style, header color, and visual theme settings from the Design panel.
Navbar Variants
Multiple navbar styles — Bold, Centered, Minimal — with side-menu support configurable per app.
Google Fonts
Browse and apply Google Fonts directly from the builder; cached daily for fast loading.
Config JSON Viewer
View raw app config JSON inline via “See Config” without cluttering the visual canvas.
Unsaved Changes Guard
Navigation blocker prevents accidental loss of unsaved work when switching screens or pages.
Multi-App Management
Create and manage multiple apps from the Apps dashboard; each app is a standalone WordPress post.
User Preview Mode
Preview the app as Guest or Logged-in user to test conditional content and access states.
Version History
Save named snapshots of any app; restore or roll back to any prior version with one click.
Docker APK Build
Generate production-ready Android APKs directly from the builder using a Docker-based build pipeline.
One-Click Rollback
Instantly revert to a previously installed plugin version if an update causes issues.
Build Bundle Export
Downloads a tar.gz bundle with Dockerfile, entrypoint, signing scripts, and app source for self-hosted CI builds.
License Management
Activate or deactivate your license key for auto-updates, priority support, and full feature access.
Usage Tracking Opt-in
Optional anonymous usage tracking to help improve the plugin; fully opt-in with no obligation.
Push Notifications
Send targeted push notifications to all users, by role, or to specific selected users from the admin.
Device Token Registry
Registers and manages FCM/Expo device tokens per app with platform (iOS/Android) tracking.
Notification History
Admin log of all sent notifications with sent, failed, and pending counts plus timestamps.
Delivery Analytics
Track delivery rate, notification volume by month, and breakdown of sent/failed/pending per app.
Role-Based Targeting
Target notification recipients by WordPress user role; shows role counts for each registered app.
Device Session Tracking
Tracks device sessions with device name, model, OS version, app version, and last-seen timestamp.
Firebase Integration
OAuth-based Firebase connection via one-click Google login for FCM push on Docker-built apps.
Firebase Auto-Config
Auto-fetches google-services.json and FCM service account key — no manual file uploads required.
Academy LMS
Native support for course listing, enrollment, certificates, course stats, and paid course checkout in-app.
StoreEngine Checkout
In-app paid course purchases via StoreEngine Instant Checkout; guards direct enrollment on paid courses.
ZenCommunity
Connects to ZenCommunity Pro for community features; auto-detected from blocks or connections config.
App Type Detection
Auto-detects if an app is Academy, ZenCommunity, StoreEngine, or mixed based on blocks and connection config.
Plugin Dashboard
Admin overview showing total apps, active devices, notifications sent, delivery rate, and top apps by usage.
App-level Dashboard
Per-app analytics dashboard showing registered device count and monthly install trend charts.
ZenCommunity Push
Real-time pushes for private messages, live chat replies, and ticket updates to Pro users via the existing FCM pipeline.
Notification Deep Linking
Tapping a push opens the exact chat, live agent conversation, or ticket screen from foreground, background, or cold start.
Frozen Package Identity
Locks your app’s package name on first build and stores it permanently, preventing accidental ID drift after renaming.
Version & Build Tracking
Auto-increments Android version code and iOS build number on every saved snapshot, with manual override available
Google Fonts API Key
Connect your own Google Fonts API key in Settings for reliable, uninterrupted font access across the builder.
Keystore Custody
Stores your Android release keystore encrypted server-side, with options to generate, upload, or download a backup.
Don’t see what you need?
ZenAppBuilder grows with its community. If there’s a feature your app can’t run without, let us know — our roadmap is built from requests like yours.
Got a feature in mind?
Submit your idea and our team will personally review it. The most-requested features make it into the next release — and you’ll get credit when they ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to your questions about ZenAppBuilder with this comprehensive FAQ section.
Do I need to know how to code to build an app with ZenAppBuilder?
Not at all. ZenAppBuilder is built for WordPress site owners who have zero coding experience. The visual drag-and-drop builder lets you design screens, add widgets, and configure your app entirely from the WordPress dashboard — no developer required.
Which WordPress plugins does ZenAppBuilder integrate with?
ZenAppBuilder has native integrations with Academy LMS (courses, enrollments, certificates), StoreEngine (paid course checkout), and ZenCommunity Pro (community features). The plugin also auto-detects which integrations are active and adjusts the available widgets accordingly.
How does the Android APK build work?
ZenAppBuilder uses a Docker-based build pipeline to generate a production-ready Android APK directly from the builder interface. You can also export a full build bundle (tar.gz with Dockerfile, signing scripts, and app source) if you prefer to run the build on your own CI/CD infrastructure.
Can I send push notifications without a technical Firebase setup?
Yes. ZenAppBuilder connects to Firebase via a one-click Google OAuth login and automatically fetches your google-services.json and FCM service account key — no manual file upload or Firebase console configuration needed. Once connected, you can send targeted push notifications to all users, specific roles, or individual devices straight from your WordPress admin.
Can I manage multiple apps from one WordPress install?
Yes. ZenAppBuilder supports unlimited apps from a single WordPress installation. Each app is stored as a standalone post, with its own screens, settings, version history, and push notification analytics — all manageable from the central Apps dashboard.
