Live Chat That Won't Slow Your Site
3KB gzipped · One line install · Works on 3G · No cookies · No tracking
Built for freelancers, indie developers, small digital agencies, and mom-and-pop businesses.
<script src="https://api.thechatwidget.com/widget.js" data-site="YOUR_SITE_ID" defer></script>Install
One script tag. No dependencies.
<script src="https://api.thechatwidget.com/widget.js" data-site="YOUR_SITE_ID" defer></script>What is The Chat Widget?
“We built The Chat Widget because we were tired of bloated enterprise tools that slow down websites and spy on users. We believe business messaging should be instant, private, and 100% focused on the customer—without the unnecessary weight.”
Lightning fast. Privacy safe. Zero dependencies.
See the difference for yourself. We engineered the bloat out so you don't have to.
Bundle Size Impact
Round-Trip Latency
Pipes into Gmail threads
Messages go to your inbox. Reply from Gmail — the thread stays in sync.
Visitor sends message
Email required → lead captured.
You get an email
Reply from Gmail or the dashboard.
They can reply by email
Full thread in one place.
“Hi! I have a question about your pricing...”
CRM Lite: All your leads in one place
Every visitor becomes a contact. See full chat history, export to CSV, respond via email or dashboard. No complex CRM needed.
Email captured first
Visitors enter their email before messaging. Every conversation is a captured lead.
Full conversation history
See every message, every reply. Pick up where you left off. Nothing gets lost.
Export contacts anytime
Download your contacts as CSV. Import into Mailchimp, HubSpot, or your email tool.
All your sites and conversations in one place
Manage multiple websites and reply from a single inbox. Add sites in seconds. No per-site fees on Pro.
Your Sites — add and manage sites
Conversations — filter by site, status, time
Automated Lead Capture: Never miss a customer
Set your availability, capture emails when you're away, and let business hours handle the rest. Simple automation that just works.
Available/Away Status
One-click toggle. When away, visitors see a custom message and can leave their email.
All plansBusiness Hours
Set working hours per day. Auto-switch to away mode outside business hours.
ProEmail Capture
When away, visitors leave their email. Get notified and follow up — never miss a customer.
All plansMobile-First Dashboard: Reply like you're texting a friend
Tap, reply, done. No dashboards to learn, no bloat to deal with. Install it as a mobile app and respond in seconds — it actually feels like WhatsApp, not some enterprise software nightmare.
Install as Mobile App (PWA)
Add to home screen on iOS and Android — feels like a native app with offline support.
Desktop Notifications
Get notified instantly when customers message you, even when the app is closed.
Works Offline
View your leads and respond when you're back online. No internet? No problem.
Quick Access
Launch from your home screen or desktop. Respond to customers in seconds, not minutes.
Conversations
Hey, I have a question about...
Thanks for the help!
Simple, transparent pricing
Free forever for 1 site. No credit card required.
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Free forever for 1 site. No credit card. Install in 30 seconds.