Chat Widget SDK for Websites

Enhance your site’s interactivity and increase engagement with Ethora. Add real-time messaging to your website in minutes with our easily integrated, fully customizable, and 100% secure Chat Widget SDK.

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Copy-paste embed No-code setup 100% customizable

Ethora chat widget embedded on a website

Secure by default, at every layer.

End-to-end encryptionGDPR & HIPAAMobile-ready

Key Features of Ethora’s Chat Widget SDK

A chat widget SDK is the quickest way to bring real-time chat to any website — copy, paste, and go live, while keeping full control over design and functionality.

Ultra-fast integration

Speed

It takes just a few minutes to embed chat into your website — copy the script, paste it in, and you’re live.

Real-time messaging

Realtime

Smooth, instant conversations between your visitors and your team, with typing indicators and read receipts.

Customizable design

Customizable

Change colours, layout, and behaviour so the widget looks native to your website — via config, CSS, or the API.

Mobile-responsive UI

Responsive

Communication across devices and browsers without friction — the widget adapts to every screen size.

Multi-language support

Global

Localize the chat to reach a global audience, with right-to-left support and per-visitor locale.

Offline messaging & leads

Leads

Capture user messages and contact details even when your team is offline — so you collect leads 24/7.

Offline lead capture when the team is away

Security & reliability

Security

Encrypted conversations and built-in compliance with GDPR and HIPAA keep your visitors’ data safe.

Encrypted, compliant widget conversations

Get your chat widget running in a minute

Embedding a chat has never been easier. Copy-paste the widget script, set a few parameters, and customize with the API, CSS overrides, and integrations — no need to build a messenger from scratch.

index.html

<!-- Ethora chat widget — paste once, before </body> -->
<script src="https://widget.ethora.com/embed.js" async></script>
<script>
  Ethora.init({
    appId: "YOUR_APP_ID",
    theme: {
      primary:   "#0052CD",
      position: "bottom-right",
    },
    locale: "en",   // everything else is optional
  });
</script>

Need deeper control? Every widget option is also available through the JavaScript API and CSS overrides — or embed the React chat component directly for full design freedom.

What you can customize

colours & branding

Primary colour, bubble & header styles, logo, launcher icon and fonts — make it native to your site.

position & layout

Launcher position, panel size, greeting bubble and whether the widget opens on load.

language & locale

UI language, right-to-left support, and per-visitor locale for a global audience.

behaviour & triggers

Offline lead capture, pre-chat forms, auto-messages and event hooks for analytics.

Transform Your Website with Live Chat

With Ethora’s widget you can support customers in real time, capture qualified leads, and guide buyers at the right moment.

Customer support

Give customers real-time assistance and a top-notch experience — reduce tickets, solve issues faster, and boost satisfaction.

Lead generation

Qualify prospects the moment they land. Ask the right questions, capture key information, and route high-intent leads to sales.

Sales assistance

Help visitors make confident decisions — answer product questions, overcome objections, and guide them through checkout.

Why Choose Ethora’s Chat Widget SDK?

See how the Ethora widget compares to a typical off-the-shelf website chat.

Ethora Chat Widget

Embeddable · customizable

Typical widgetsOff-the-shelf

5-minute setup

Yes

UI customization

Full

Limited

Mobile-first design

Yes

Multi-language support

Yes

Offline message capture

Yes

GDPR & HIPAA compliance

Yes

Scalability

Yes

Limited

Where Ethora wins

4 of 7 categories

3 / 7

The bottom line

Unlike most off-the-shelf widgets, Ethora is a full chat platform — the same backend powers web, iOS and Android, with self-hosting for compliance-sensitive teams in healthcare and finance.

Explore Related Solutions

Need more than a widget? Ethora offers a full chat platform and native SDKs for every stack.

Chat SDK platform

The full cross-platform chat platform behind the widget.

React Chat SDK

Open-source React chat component for deeper web integration.

iOS Chat SDK

Swift-native messaging for iOS apps.

Android Chat SDK

Kotlin & Java library for Android apps.

Self-hosted chat server

Deploy on AWS, Azure, GCP or on-premises for full data control.

AI chat widget

Embed an AI-powered assistant alongside your chat.

See pricing plans to get started.

FAQ

What is Ethora’s Chat Widget SDK?

It’s a developer-friendly toolkit for ultra-fast chat integration into any website. The process takes just a few minutes, while users preserve full control over customization. This way, they don’t have to build a messenger from scratch, while getting a solution that fully matches their branding and needs.

Do I need coding skills to integrate the widget?

To integrate chat using Ethora’s Chat Widget SDK, basic HTML skills will be enough. Advanced customization requires some knowledge of CSS or JavaScript.

Can I customize the chat design to match my brand?

Absolutely. Our SDK is 100% customizable. You can change colors and layouts to match a messenger with your brand. Also, you can customize functionality to ensure the solution meets your needs.

Is the chat mobile-friendly?

Sure. Ethora’s Chat Widget is responsive to ensure cross-platform compatibility.

Is user data secure?

Yes. Ethora’s widget is compliance-ready, meeting the requirements of global regulations, including GDPR and HIPAA. Additionally, all conversations are encrypted.

Can I use it for offline messaging or lead collection?

Yes, the widget can collect user messages and contact information even when your team is offline. Thus, you can capture leads 24/7.

Chat Widget SDK for Websites