WordPress Integration
Add AI support to your WordPress site in 2 minutes
WordPress powers 40% of the web. Your visitors have questions. LaunchChat gives them instant AI-powered answers from your documentation — embedded with 2 lines of code in your theme or via a header/footer plugin.
IntegrationPage.whyAddChatbot
WordPress is the world's most popular CMS, powering everything from personal blogs to enterprise websites. Adding a support chatbot to WordPress typically means installing a heavy plugin that slows down your site. LaunchChat takes a different approach: a lightweight 3KB widget that loads asynchronously and won't affect your page speed or Core Web Vitals.
IntegrationPage.features
No plugin required
Add LaunchChat to WordPress without installing a plugin. Paste 2 lines of code into your theme's footer.php or use a free header/footer plugin. No conflicts, no updates to manage, no security vulnerabilities from third-party plugins.
Works with any WordPress theme
LaunchChat's widget is framework-agnostic. It works with classic themes, block themes (FSE), page builders like Elementor and Divi, and WooCommerce stores.
Zero impact on page speed
The widget loads asynchronously after your page content renders. At 3KB gzipped, it won't affect your Lighthouse score, Core Web Vitals, or SEO rankings.
WooCommerce compatible
Use LaunchChat on WooCommerce stores to answer product questions, shipping policies, and return procedures. Connect your product docs and FAQ for instant answers.
IntegrationPage.whyChooseLaunchChat
- No plugin to install, update, or maintain — just 2 lines of code
- Works with any WordPress theme, page builder, or WooCommerce
- Zero impact on page speed and SEO rankings
- AI answers from your actual docs with source citations
IntegrationPage.howToAdd
Get your widget ID
Create a free LaunchChat account, connect your data sources (Notion, website, or files), and generate your widget ID from the dashboard.
Add code to WordPress
Go to Appearance → Theme Editor → footer.php (or use a free header/footer plugin like 'Insert Headers and Footers'). Paste the 2-line embed code before the closing </body> tag.
Verify and customize
Visit your WordPress site to see the widget. Customize colors, greeting message, and position from the LaunchChat dashboard. Changes apply instantly without touching WordPress again.
Monitor and improve
Check the LaunchChat dashboard for conversation analytics, deflection rates, and knowledge gaps. Update your docs in Notion and the chatbot auto-syncs every 30 minutes.
IntegrationPage.embedCode
<!-- Add to your theme's footer.php before </body> -->
<!-- Or use a header/footer plugin -->
<script>
window.NotionSupportConfig = { widgetId: 'YOUR_WIDGET_ID' };
</script>
<script src="https://launchchat.dev/widget.js" async></script>Add to your active theme's footer.php file, or use a free header/footer plugin like Insert Headers and Footers.
// Add to your theme's functions.php or a custom plugin
function add_launchchat_widget() {
?>
<script>
window.NotionSupportConfig = { widgetId: 'YOUR_WIDGET_ID' };
</script>
<script src="https://launchchat.dev/widget.js" async></script>
<?php
}
add_action('wp_footer', 'add_launchchat_widget');Programmatic approach using wp_footer hook. Survives theme updates when added to a custom plugin.
<!-- Add via Elementor's HTML widget or Custom Code -->
<script>
window.NotionSupportConfig = {
widgetId: 'YOUR_WIDGET_ID',
primaryColor: '#0D9488',
position: 'bottom-right'
};
</script>
<script src="https://launchchat.dev/widget.js" async></script>Drag an HTML widget onto your page and paste the code. Or add it globally via Elementor → Custom Code.
IntegrationPage.faq
Do I need to install a WordPress plugin?
No. LaunchChat works by embedding 2 lines of JavaScript — no plugin installation required. You can add the code to your theme's footer.php, use a free header/footer plugin, or add it via your theme's functions.php. This means no plugin conflicts, no updates to manage, and no security vulnerabilities from third-party code.
Will LaunchChat slow down my WordPress site?
No. The widget script loads asynchronously after your page content. At 3KB gzipped (built with Preact), it won't affect your Lighthouse score, Core Web Vitals, or SEO rankings. Unlike heavy chat plugins, LaunchChat is designed to be invisible to performance metrics.
Does it work with WooCommerce?
Yes. LaunchChat works on WooCommerce stores to answer product questions, shipping policies, return procedures, and more. Connect your product documentation and FAQ as data sources for comprehensive coverage.
Does it work with page builders like Elementor?
Yes. LaunchChat works with Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, and all other page builders. You can add it globally via Elementor's Custom Code feature, or use an HTML widget for per-page placement.
Can I customize the widget to match my WordPress theme?
Yes. Set your primary color, position, greeting message, bot avatar, and placeholder text from the LaunchChat dashboard. Changes apply instantly — no need to edit WordPress files again.
What if I change my WordPress theme?
If you added the code to footer.php, you'll need to re-add it to the new theme. If you used a header/footer plugin or functions.php in a custom plugin, it survives theme changes automatically.