Title: Athena AI Content Assistant
Author: WPbase.eu
Published: <strong>December 6, 2025</strong>
Last modified: July 25, 2026

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# Athena AI Content Assistant

 By [WPbase.eu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/janvasek/)

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## Description

**Athena AI Content Assistant** integrates the power of leading AI models (from 
OpenAI and Google) directly into your WordPress editor, providing a seamless and
intuitive way to supercharge your content creation workflow.

The free version provides a powerful **AI command console** and a **smart Sidebar
Chat** directly on your **Pages**, allowing you to generate, rewrite, transform 
content, and brainstorm without ever leaving WordPress.

**Core Features (Free Version):**

 * 🤖 **Direct Editor Integration:** Use a simple command box below the editor on
   all your Pages.
 * 💬 **Sidebar AI Chat:** A powerful chat assistant that helps you rewrite, brainstorm,
   and answer any question. It remembers your conversations, allows you to copy 
   formatted content directly to the editor, supports narrow/wide layouts, and persists
   your state across admin pages.
 * 🧠 **Multi-Provider Support:** Choose between OpenAI (GPT models) and Google 
   AI (Gemini models) to fit your needs.
 * ✍️ **Content Generation & Transformation:** Create new paragraphs from scratch
   or rewrite, summarize, and change the tone of your existing text.
 * 🕰️ **Version History:** Never lose a great idea. The plugin automatically saves
   the original content and every AI-generated version, allowing you to restore 
   any version with a single click.
 * ⚙️ **Customizable AI Model:** Choose the AI model that best fits your needs and
   budget, right from the settings page (e.g., GPT-5.4, Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini
   3.1 Pro or Flash-Lite).

**⭐️ Premium Modules (Available at wpbase.eu):**

Upgrade to unlock the full potential of your AI assistant with our premium modules:

 * 📦 **Post & CPT Expander:** Extends the AI console to standard posts and your
   own custom post types.
 * 🛍️ **WooCommerce Classic Editor:** Brings the power of the AI assistant to your
   classic WooCommerce product editor.
 * 🚀 **Quick Commands:** Save your favorite and most-used prompts to reuse them
   anytime, speeding up your workflow.
 * 🔎 **AI SEO Meta (for Yoast):** Automatically generate SEO-friendly meta descriptions
   for your content with one click.
 * 🎧 **Text to Speech:** Convert your articles into lifelike audio using OpenAI
   or ElevenLabs voices, complete with a built-in player and play statistics.
 * 🧩 **ACF Expander:** Adds AI command functionality directly to your Advanced 
   Custom Fields (Text, Textarea & WYSIWYG).
 * 📰 **GN Publisher:** Transforms your site into a Google News compliant source
   with optimized RSS feeds, sitemaps and AI-generated content.

[**Find out more about premium modules at wpbase.eu**](https://wpbase.eu/shop/ai-content-assistant/)

Stop switching between tabs and bring the power of AI right where you need it. Athena
AI Content Assistant is your perfect partner for creating high-quality content faster
than ever before.

### External Services

This plugin integrates with third-party external services to provide its core functionality.
It is important for users to understand what data is shared and with whom.

**AI Content Generation (OpenAI / Google AI)**

 * **Service:** Depending on your selection in the plugin settings, this plugin 
   sends requests to either the OpenAI API or the Google AI API.
 * **Purpose:** This is the core function of the plugin, used to generate, rewrite,
   or analyze text based on your commands.
 * **Data Sent:** When you execute a command, the following data is sent to your
   chosen provider:
    - Your API Key for authentication.
    - The content of the post or field you are editing (to provide context for the
      AI).
    - The text of the command (prompt) you wrote.
 * **Privacy Policies:** Your usage is subject to the terms and privacy policies
   of the selected provider. WPbase does not store, log, or have access to any of
   this data.
    - **OpenAI:**
       * Terms of Use: [https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use](https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use)
       * Privacy Policy: [https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy)
       * API Data Usage Policies: [https://openai.com/policies/api-data-usage-policies](https://openai.com/policies/api-data-usage-policies)
    - **Google AI:**
       * Terms of Service: [https://ai.google.dev/terms](https://ai.google.dev/terms)
       * Privacy Policy: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

**License Activation & Updates (wpbase.eu)**

 * **Service:** This plugin connects to a license management server hosted at `wpbase.
   eu`.
 * **Purpose:** This is used to activate, deactivate, and validate licenses for 
   premium modules, which enables access to premium features and automatic updates.
 * **Data Sent:** When you activate or deactivate a license for a premium module,
   the following data is sent to our server:
    - Your license key.
    - The URL of your website (to identify the instance).
    - The unique product ID of the module being activated.
 * **Privacy Policies:**
    - Terms and Conditions: https://wpbase.eu/terms-and-conditions/
    - Privacy Policy: https://wpbase.eu/privacy-policy/

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## Installation

**Free Version:**

 1. Upload the `athena-ai-content-assistant` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
 3. Go to `AI Assistant -> Settings` and enter your OpenAI API key.
 4. The AI Command console will now be available on all your Pages.

## FAQ

### Do I need an API key to use this plugin?

Yes, this plugin connects to an AI provider’s API to function. Depending on your
choice in the settings, you will need an API key from either **OpenAI** or **Google
AI**.

When you use the plugin, the following data is sent to your chosen AI provider for
processing:
 * The content of the post/page you are editing (to provide context 
for the AI). * The command (prompt) you write. * Your API key for authentication.

WPbase does not store, log, or collect any of this data. Your usage is subject to
your chosen provider’s policies. For more information, please review their documentation:
***
Terms of Use:** [https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use](https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use)***
Privacy Policy:** [https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy)***
API Data Usage Policies:** [https://openai.com/policies/api-data-usage-policies](https://openai.com/policies/api-data-usage-policies)

### How much does using the AI cost?

The cost depends entirely on your usage and the model you choose in the plugin settings.
OpenAI charges per “token” (roughly, 1,000 tokens is about 750 words).

For example, the **GPT-5.4-mini** model is incredibly cost-effective. As of September
2025, you could process approximately **600,000 words of output for just $1 USD**.
This means you can generate a vast amount of content, like hundreds of articles 
or thousands of product descriptions, for a very low cost. For the most up-to-date
pricing, please refer to the [OpenAI Pricing Page](https://openai.com/pricing/) 
or [Google AI Pricing Page](https://ai.google.dev/pricing).

### Which GPT versions does the plugin support?

The plugin allows you to choose from a list of powerful and efficient models directly
in the settings, including:
 * **OpenAI:** GPT-5.4, GPT-5.4-mini, and other GPT-
5/4.1 models. * **Google AI:** Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini 3.1 Pro/Flash-Lite, Gemini
2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash, and other Gemini models. * The list is regularly updated
to include the latest models available via API. * The list is regularly updated 
to include the latest models available via API.

### Which features are free?

The core plugin is free and includes the AI command console with full generation
capabilities and version history for the **‘Page’** post type.

### How do I install and activate premium modules?

All our premium features are now distributed as standalone plugins. Simply install
the add-on’s ZIP file via the `Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin` menu in your
WordPress admin. After installation, activate your license key on the `AI Assistant-
> Licenses` page to enable the new features.

### Where can I find my license key?

You will receive your license key via email after completing your purchase on wpbase.
eu.

### Which editors are supported?

The plugin is designed to work with the Classic Editor (both Visual and Text/Code
modes). This includes support for the main content editor and the Excerpt field.
The premium WooCommerce module adds support for the classic product editor.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Athena AI Content Assistant” is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ WPbase.eu ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/janvasek/)

“Athena AI Content Assistant” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/athena-ai-content-assistant/contributors)
for their contributions.

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### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/athena-ai-content-assistant/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/athena-ai-content-assistant/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/athena-ai-content-assistant/)
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## Changelog

#### 1.9.12

 * **New:** Added support for new Google Gemini model `gemini-3.6-flash`.
 * **New:** Added support for OpenAI’s new Frontier models (`gpt-5.6-sol`, `gpt-
   5.6-terra`, `gpt-5.6-luna`, `gpt-5.5`, and `gpt-5.5-pro`).

#### 1.9.11

 * **Fix:** Migrated Google image generation models from deprecated Imagen 4 to 
   Gemini 3.1 Flash Image.
 * **Enhancement:** Updated API requests to support the `:generateContent` endpoint
   and `imageConfig` payload format for Gemini 3.1 Flash Image.
 * **Enhancement:** Added deprecation warning for legacy Imagen models in the admin
   settings.

#### 1.9.10

 * **Fix:** Universal TinyMCE support for any target ID (ensures content insertion
   works in WooCommerce excerpts and other TinyMCE fields).
 * **Enhancement:** Improved content retrieval and insertion logic for custom meta
   boxes.
 * **Enhancement:** Added support for new Google Gemini versions: `gemini-3.1-flash-
   lite` and `gemini-3.5-flash`.
 * **New:** Verified compatibility with WordPress 7.0.

#### 1.9.9

 * **New:** Premium Revision & History UI (Modern design, NOW badges, version numbering).
 * **New:** Added “Clear Versions” action to remove all AI revisions while preserving
   the Original content.
 * **New:** Added “Remove Version” to delete specific revisions from history.
 * **New:** Integrated “Copy Prompt” with clipboard support for all history items.
 * **New:** Smart pagination for history: initially shows 3 items with a “Show more”
   button.
 * **Enhancement:** Revisions now record and display the AI model that generated
   the content.
 * **Enhancement:** Redesigned the loading bar for a more premium experience.

#### 1.9.8

 * **New:** Added support for latest GPT models (GPT-5.4 series, GPT-5 series, GPT-
   4.1).
 * **New:** Integrated **Web Search** functionality for GPT models (can be toggled
   in settings).
 * **Enhancement:** Removed legacy/unsupported GPT models and implemented automatic
   fallback to gpt-5.4-mini.
 * **Enhancement:** Updated plugin version to 1.9.8.

#### 1.9.7

 * **New:** Added support for Google Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview model.

#### 1.9.6

 * **New:** Added settings for Sidebar AI Chat (Enable/Disable, Custom Position,
   Edge Offset).
 * **Enhancement:** Improved AI system prompt to answer all queries, regardless 
   of topic.
 * **Fix:** Resolved style issues with code blocks in chat (overflow and formatting).
 * **Fix:** Ensure sidebar scripts are not loaded when disabled, fixing persistent
   display issues.

#### 1.9.5

 * **New:** Added a powerful Sidebar AI Chat assistant to the core plugin.
 * **Fix:** Security fixes.

#### 1.9.4

 * **New:** Added a polite review request notice (appears after 3 days of usage).
 * **Enhancement:** Improved Excerpt generation workflow. You can now generate an
   excerpt with one click (without typing a prompt) if “Use main content as context”
   is checked.
 * **Fix:** Resolved an issue where Excerpt generation wasn’t receiving the full
   article content as context.

#### 1.9.3

 * **New:** Added support for Google Gemini 3 Flash Preview model.

#### 1.9.2

 * **Fix:** Resolved an issue where `get_ai_handler()` could return an uninitialized
   value, causing errors in add-on modules like ACF Expander.

#### 1.9.1

 * **Enhancement:** Introduced `atheaico_settings_sanitize` filter to allow add-
   ons (such as text-to-speech) to hook into the settings sanitization process.

#### 1.9

 * **New Feature:** Added support for Google AI (Imagen models) for image generation,
   providing an alternative to OpenAI’s DALL-E.
 * **New Feature:** You can now select your preferred image generation provider (
   OpenAI or Google) in the settings.
 * **Enhancement:** The AI command box now displays the currently active image model
   alongside the text model.

#### 1.8

 * **New Feature:** AI Image Generation (DALL-E 2/3 Support)
 * **New Feature:** Generate a “Featured Image” directly from the editor sidebar.
   The AI automatically uses the post’s title and content for context.
 * **New Feature:** Added an option for a “Custom Prompt” for image generation, 
   allowing for precise control over the output.
 * **New Feature:** Added an “Improve Prompt” button that uses AI to refine your
   custom image descriptions for better results.
 * **New Feature:** Added a new “AI Action” to the editor toolbar: “Add image before
   content”, which opens a modal to generate and insert an image directly into your
   text.
 * **New Feature:** The main command box can now generate images within the content
   by using a placeholder system.
 * **New Feature:** Added settings for image aspect ratio and artistic style for
   both featured images and in-content images.
 * **Enhancement:** Redesigned the plugin settings page for improved clarity and
   user experience.
 * **Enhancement:** Improved AI system prompt to better understand contextual commands(
   e.g., add, modify, replace) without replacing the entire content.
 * **Enhancement:** Improved content formatting for both Gutenberg and the Classic
   Editor (TinyMCE) to prevent empty paragraphs and ensure clean HTML.

#### 1.7

 * **New Feature:** Added full support for the Gutenberg Block Editor.
 * **New Feature:** Introduced “AI Actions” toolbar for both Classic (TinyMCE) and
   Gutenberg editors.

#### 1.6

 * **Major Refactoring:** All premium modules have been converted into standalone
   plugins. This improves modularity, simplifies installation, and aligns with WordPress
   best practices.
 * **Enhancement:** Removed shared functions from the core plugin that are now located
   within their respective add-on plugins.
 * **Enhancement:** Standardized function prefixes and text domains across all plugins
   for better code quality and to prevent conflicts.
 * **Enhancement:** Updated all `readme.txt` files to the new standalone plugin 
   format.

#### 1.5.2

 * **Enhancement:** Added support for the new `gemini-3-pro-preview` model from 
   Google AI.
 * **Enhancement:** Set `gemini-3-pro-preview` as the default Gemini model.

#### 1.5.1

 * **Enhancement:** General code optimization and refactoring to improve performance
   and adhere to WordPress coding standards.
 * **Enhancement:** Replaced hardcoded script with standard `wp_enqueue_script` 
   for better dependency management.
 * **Fix:** Addressed PHPCS warnings related to input sanitization in the license
   handling logic.

#### 1.5

 * **New Feature:** Added AI command console support for the ‘Excerpt’ field when
   the ‘Post & CPT Expander’ module is active.
 * **Enhancement:** Implemented specific AI prompting for Excerpt generation to 
   ensure unformatted, single-paragraph output.
 * **Enhancement:** Refactored ‘Quick Commands’ module to support multiple instances
   on a single page, allowing quick commands to be used with both main content and
   excerpt AI consoles.
 * **Fix:** Resolved issues with history display and saving for both main content
   and excerpt command consoles.
 * **Fix:** Corrected an issue where ‘Quick Commands’ module was not displaying 
   due to updated HTML IDs.
 * **Fix:** Ensured proper history saving and loading for the ‘Excerpt’ field by
   correcting REST API endpoint logic.
 * **Fix:** Corrected meta box registration logic in ‘Post & CPT Expander’ to prevent
   duplicate meta boxes and ensure correct display.
 * **Fix:** Updated `uninstall.php` to correctly remove excerpt history data.

#### 1.4

 * **Major Refactoring:** Complete internal renaming of all functions, classes, 
   hooks, and database options to use the `athena_ai_` prefix. This improves code
   consistency and prevents conflicts with other plugins.
 * **Fix:** Corrected an issue where some premium modules were not appearing on 
   the license page after the initial renaming.
 * **Fix:** Resolved a REST API routing error that occurred after the renaming.

#### 1.3

 * **New Premium Module:** Added support for the “ACF Expander” module, which brings
   AI command functionality directly into ACF Text, Textarea, and WYSIWYG fields.
 * **Enhancement:** The ACF Expander includes advanced context options, allowing
   the AI to use the full page content or selectively chosen fields as context for
   generation.
 * **Enhancement:** Improved module loading logic in the core plugin.

#### 1.2

 * **New Feature:** Added support for Google AI (Gemini models) as an alternative
   to OpenAI.
 * **New Feature:** Added a settings field to select the desired AI provider (OpenAI
   or Google AI).
 * **Enhancement:** The AI command box now displays the name of the currently active
   model.

#### 1.1

 * Updated plugin name and slug to `Athena AI Content Assistant` for WordPress.org
   compliance.
 * Updated the list of available GPT models to reflect current OpenAI offerings.
 * Added a direct link to the OpenAI API keys page in the plugin settings.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.9.12**
 *  Last updated **2 weeks ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0.3**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 *  Languages
 * [Czech](https://cs.wordpress.org/plugins/athena-ai-content-assistant/) and [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/athena-ai-content-assistant/).
 *  [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/athena-ai-content-assistant)
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   [Gemini](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gemini/)[openai](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/openai/)
   [writing](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/writing/)
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## Contributors

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