Live chat widget
that won't slow your site
The chat widget for people who care about speed, not enterprise bloat.
Install
One script tag. No dependencies.
<script src="https://api.thechatwidget.com/widget.js" data-site="YOUR_SITE_ID" defer></script>Lightning fast. Privacy safe. Zero dependencies.
See the difference for yourself. We engineered the bloat out so you don't have to.
Why people switch to The Chat Widget
Most chat widgets are bloated and slow. We built one that actually works — even on slow networks.
Won't Slow Your Site
Just 3KB. We tested it — it won't hurt your Lighthouse score, unlike those 100–200KB widgets that tank performance.
No Creepy Tracking
We don't spy on your visitors. No cookies, no tracking scripts, no creepy analytics. Your customers' privacy actually matters to us.
Setup in 30 Seconds
Copy, paste, done. Seriously. No complicated setup, no training, no headaches.
Runs While You Sleep
Every message captures their email. Reply from Gmail whenever you're ready. We handle the leads so you don't have to be online 24/7.
Lightweight widget that
pipes into Gmail threads
Visitor messages go straight to your inbox. Reply from Gmail — the conversation continues in both places. Just 3KB, so it won't slow your site.
Visitor sends message
Email required first → captured lead
You get an email
Reply directly from Gmail (or the dashboard)
They can reply via email too
Full conversation tracked in one thread
“Hi! I have a question about your pricing...”
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.
Never miss a lead
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.
Pro & BusinessEmail Capture
When away, visitors leave their email. Get notified and follow up — never miss a customer.
All plansReply 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 cached conversations 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!
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