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Joomla sites run government portals, university departments, associations, and community organizations. These sites get questions daily: event schedules, membership info, application deadlines. Boei adds Messenger so visitors ask through an app they already use. No Joomla extensions to install or maintain. Just a Custom HTML module with one snippet.
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Joomla Powers Organizations. Those Organizations Need Messaging.

Joomla has a unique user base. While WordPress powers blogs and Shopify powers stores, Joomla runs institutional websites: municipal governments, school districts, nonprofits, trade associations, and clubs. These organizations have something in common: people constantly need to ask questions about services, events, memberships, and deadlines.

Joomla's built-in contact component sends emails. That's the extent of its messaging. No chat, no real-time conversation, no Messenger. For an organization that manages a Facebook Page (and most do), this is a missed connection. Their audience is already on Facebook. Why not let them reach you through Messenger?

Why Joomla organizations add Messenger:

  • Joomla's contact form is email-only. A visitor asks about event registration and waits days for a reply. Messenger feels instant, even if you reply hours later
  • Most Joomla Messenger extensions are abandoned. The Joomla Extensions Directory has a few old chat plugins, but most haven't been updated since Joomla 3. They break on Joomla 4 and 5
  • Extension dependencies create security risks. Every Joomla extension is a potential vulnerability. Boei runs as a standalone script. No server-side Joomla code, no database tables, no attack surface
  • Joomla organizations already manage a Facebook Page. Schools, municipalities, and clubs post updates on Facebook. Adding Messenger to their Joomla site connects the two audiences

Boei installs through a Custom HTML module. Create the module in Joomla, paste the snippet, assign to all pages. Or edit your template's index.php directly. Works on Joomla 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x. Zero extension dependencies. Full Joomla setup guide.

AI answering organizational FAQ through Messenger on Joomla site

AI Answers Organizational FAQ Through Messenger

Government offices, schools, and associations answer the same questions over and over. What are your office hours? How do I register for an event? Where do I submit my application? Boei's AI learns your Joomla site content and answers these questions through Messenger. Visitors get instant answers. Your staff handles only the complex cases that AI can't resolve.
  • ✓AI trains on your Joomla site's pages, articles, and categories
  • ✓Answers repetitive questions about hours, events, memberships, and procedures
  • ✓Complex questions route to your team through Messenger or Boei's inbox
  • ✓95+ language support for diverse communities
  • ✓Reduces phone call and email volume for your organization's staff
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No Joomla Extensions to Install, Update, or Patch

Every Joomla extension is a maintenance burden. It needs updating when Joomla releases a new version. It can conflict with other extensions. It adds database tables and PHP code that increase your security surface. Boei is different. It's a standalone JavaScript snippet that loads from a CDN. No server-side Joomla code. No database changes. No extension conflicts. It works on Joomla 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x without modification.
  • ✓No Joomla extension to install, update, or maintain
  • ✓Zero server-side dependencies or database tables
  • ✓No conflicts with other Joomla extensions or templates
  • ✓Works on Joomla 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x without changes
  • ✓Install via Custom HTML module or direct template edit
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Joomla admin panel showing Boei widget without extensions

Why Joomla Users Pick Boei

Built for Joomla's Organizational Users

Perfect for Government and Education

Municipal sites, school districts, and universities use Joomla. Messenger gives citizens and students a familiar way to ask questions. AI handles the volume.

No Extension Maintenance

Standalone JavaScript snippet. No Joomla extension updates, no PHP conflicts, no database migrations. One less thing to worry about when you upgrade Joomla.

Multi-Language for Diverse Communities

Joomla has strong multi-language support built in. Boei matches that with AI auto-translation in 95+ languages. Serve your community in their language.

Connect to Your Facebook Page

Your organization already posts updates on Facebook. Messenger connects your Joomla website visitors to the same Facebook Page. One inbox for both audiences.

Joomla Setup

How to Add Messenger to Joomla

Custom HTML module or template edit. No extensions

Copy installation code 1

Copy installation code

In your Boei dashboard, open your widget and click the Install tab. Select Joomla and copy the installation code.

Tip: The Install tab also offers a landing page link, QR code, and iframe embed.

2

Log in to Joomla

Log into your Joomla website as administrator. Follow Step 5 for Joomla 4 or Step 6 for Joomla 5.

Install on Joomla 4 3

Install on Joomla 4

  1. Navigate to the Extensions tab and then Module Manager.
  2. Click on the New button at the top-left corner.
  3. Select the Custom HTML module type from the list.
  4. Edit the following options: Title: Boei, Position: Left, Status: Published.
  5. In the Custom HTML section, click on Tools > Source Code.
  6. Paste the Boei code that you got from step 2 here and click the OK button.
  7. Click Save & Close.
Install on Joomla 5 4

Install on Joomla 5

  1. In the User Menu on the right top, click Edit account.
  2. Go to Basic Settings and choose Editor - None. Note which editor you had so you can revert it later.
  3. Navigate to System and then Site Modules.
  4. Click the New button and select the Custom module type.
  5. Edit the following options: Title: Boei, Title Display: Hide, Position: footer, Status: Published.
  6. Paste the Boei code from step 2 in the text area and click Save & Close.
  7. Revert the editor setting: go to User Menu > Edit account > Basic Settings and set the Editor back to the original setting.

Congrats, you are done!

Joomla Features

Everything Your Joomla Site Gets

Messenger plus AI for organizational communication

Two Install Options

Install via Custom HTML module (easier, admin panel only) or edit your template's index.php (more control). Both methods work on all Joomla versions.

AI Learns Your Joomla Content

Boei crawls your Joomla articles, categories, and menu pages. AI answers questions about your services, events, and policies using your own published content.

Centralized Inbox

All Messenger conversations in one inbox alongside email, WhatsApp, and phone inquiries. Your team sees every conversation without switching between Facebook and Joomla admin.

Security-Conscious Design

No server-side code, no database access, no PHP execution. Boei runs client-side only. Nothing in your Joomla installation to exploit. Important for government and education sites.

95+ Language Auto-Translation

Joomla's multi-language system supports content in multiple languages. Boei's AI auto-detects visitor language and responds accordingly. No manual translation needed.

See Which Pages Generate Questions

Track which Joomla articles and categories drive the most Messenger conversations. Identify content gaps where visitors can't find answers.

Compare

Joomla Messaging Options Compared

The honest breakdown for Joomla administrators

BoeiJoomla Contact FormJivoChatTawk.to
Facebook MessengerYes✗✗✗
Starting pricefrom $19/moFree (built-in)EUR 19/agentFree + $19 branding
Joomla extension required✗Built-inYesYes
AI chatbot includedYes (2,000 msgs)✗LimitedPaid add-on
Works on Joomla 3 + 4 + 5YesYesJoomla 3-4Joomla 3-4
Multi-language95+ autoManualLimitedLimited
WhatsApp + 50 channelsIncluded✗5 channels1 channel
No extension conflictsYes (standalone)N/APossiblePossible
EU servers (GDPR)Yes (Nuremberg)Your server✗✗

Bottom line: Joomla's contact form is email-only. JivoChat and Tawk.to require extensions and don't support Messenger. Boei gives you Messenger, AI, and 50+ channels without installing any Joomla extensions. From $19/mo.

How Joomla Organizations Use Messenger

Municipal Government Sites

Residents visit the city website to check trash collection schedules, report issues, or find permit information. Messenger lets them ask in a familiar app. AI answers common questions about office hours, procedures, and deadlines. Complex cases route to the appropriate department through Boei's team inbox.

Schools and Universities

Students and parents have questions about enrollment deadlines, course schedules, and campus services. Messenger is how they communicate with each other already. Adding it to the school's Joomla site means they can ask the institution the same way. AI handles high volume during enrollment season.

Trade Associations and Clubs

Members want to know about upcoming events, membership renewal, and benefits. Messenger keeps the conversation going between events. When the annual conference is coming up, members can ask about registration, speakers, and logistics through the same app where they chat with colleagues.

Nonprofits and Community Organizations

Volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries all use Facebook. Messenger on your Joomla site lets them reach out about volunteer opportunities, donation questions, and program details. AI handles the FAQ-level questions so your small team focuses on meaningful interactions.

What Joomla Users Say About Boei

Dr. Kirk Sanford

Dr. Kirk Sanford

CEO & Founder, Longevity Medical Institute

★★★★★

It's all upside — Boei dramatically improves responsiveness, patient conversion, and operational efficiency, and the ROI is easily justified.

Susan Jones

Susan Jones

Founder/CEO, WebMaxSEO

★★★★★

We initially installed Boei on our agency website to test its capabilities, and the results were so impressive that we've now implemented it across approximately 10 client sites. The AI chatbot not only learns from each website's unique content but also provides valuable data for our SEO strategies.

Koen Rens

Koen Rens

Owner, Luxe Kattenhotel

★★★★★

It's super easy for end users to contact us using Boei. It's clear and extremely user-friendly. With the drag and drop editor, I was ready in only a few minutes.

David K.

David K.

CEO Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

★★★★★

What do you like best about Boei? I'm giving 10 points. Why? This app is super easy. You can configure your chat widget in 5 minutes, add a JS script to your "header" in your theme and wooollaaa done. Nothing hard. We have been using Boei mainly for small corporate websites. It really solves our need to have a small chat widget which does not add up 150Kb and XXXXX JS scripts. It's really lightweight and it does not affect your website speed.

Seif Ahmed

Seif Ahmed

@seif588

★★★★★

I have been using Boei for over a year. It is very simple yet effective to implement it. Support is great - Ruben is always responsive and helpful. The product has also added new features which I have not yet needed but good to know Ruben is always working hard to add value to users of Boei. I am sure there are other similar solutions but for the price, support and features (and future updates), this is a great value.

Irfan

Irfan

@mak_web_media

★★★★★

I have been using BOEI for over a year and absolutely amazed with the growth and new features. I recommend BOEI to anyone who is looking to increase website engagement with multiple communication channels.

Peter C

Peter C

@peter_c1

★★★★★

Great founder Ruben , responds personally to emails, and always looking to improve Boei.

Andrew Lee

Andrew Lee

@fromlife89

★★★★★

It's a great tool especially for managing multiple websites and agencies.

Grzegorz G.

Grzegorz G.

★★★★★

I have a quick chat on each page, so it simplifies the way my clients can get in touch with me. It was very easy to implement and they continue to improve this software and are open to feedback. An easy way to add a communication widget to the website. I like best that it supports Messenger and Whatsaap, phone, email and live chat and it is easy to translate for multilingual pages. I can't think about real drowbacks. The [SENSITIVE CONTENT] reply all the support questions quickly and effectively, they are open to feedback. I had no issues at all with this software. Maybe if they could add some protection against spammers if you use the contact form and in some future add a chatbot, that would be fantastic.

Joshua G.

Joshua G.

★★★★★

I was looking for a chat app to easily communicate with my customers. I didn't want to install anything overly complex and I just wanted something that worked within minutes. After briefly using Boei, I knew it was right for me. It's super lightweight and easy to use, plus it has all the chat bots that you might need! Highly recommend to anyone looking for something simple. I wish there was a better UI or more design options.

Ronald D.

Ronald D.

Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

★★★★★

What do you like best about Boei? Simple, easy to use and implement with little technical support What do you dislike about Boei? Logo deisgns can be improved and some customization of logos of different widgets What problems is Boei solving and how is that benefiting you? On multiple sites, users require different feedback channels. This allows simple customization

Fahd T.

Fahd T.

Founder Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

★★★★★

What do you like best about Boei? The best part is the simplicity of the product and ease of use. What do you dislike about Boei? The weak part is the lack of depth for advanced users. What problems is Boei solving and how is that benefiting you? Helps capture visitors using different communication channels under one platform.

Vance W.

Vance W.

★★★★★

We have been using Boei for many clients over the past year and the impact on the page speed is negligible and helps convert website visitors to warm leads. Ease of deployment, lightweight code, and overall flexibility and functionality. The form component isn't exactly flexible and extensive enough for most uses so we often have to use another form solution.

Julien V.

Julien V.

Développeur d'e-commerce Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

★★★★★

What do you like best about Boei? Lightweight, opens instantly, lot of features (whatsapp, messenger, contact form, links) What do you dislike about Boei? Not including a built-in chat app, more design customizations could be good What problems is Boei solving and how is that benefiting you? Allowing website visitors to contact us through their preferred channel (whatsapp, phone call, etc)

Chandra Kusuma

Chandra Kusuma

★★★★★

The greatest chat widget for websites I have ever tried. It's quite light and not reduce the site loading speed. Quite easy to install on any type of sites/CMS platform. The features and integrations is continuously developed. The support Ruben and his team provide is the best. Easily number one pick.

Cristian Trappolini

Cristian Trappolini

★★★★★

I want to leave this review because I want to tell you 2 important things: one is that those who don't speak English well often find themselves having to live with Google Translate as their best friend, and the other is that BOEI is fantastic, simple and intuitive even for those who don't speak English well. I am really enthusiastic about the ease of use from the first time, which I rarely find in a similar app. Personally I recommend it to everyone!

Renaat Sioncke

Renaat Sioncke

★★★★★

Boei.helps is an easy-to-use app to connect a support/help icon to your website. I just set up four websites with different social media links, all in no time. Boei helps to customize and speed up my website building work-flow.

Fran Tully

Fran Tully

★★★★★

Very happy to give 5 Stars for this plugin. Over 70% of my business enquiries are coming from Smartphone users based on my Google Analytics. Boei allows those users to contact me on their preferred social Channel with one click. I also can follow up on that channel later or over time with the conversion thread preserved. It's a pop up with a GIF that looks great on my site. And it gives the prospective client the opportunity to fill out a standard contact form as well. I am implementing it on all my sites now, and I am very happy to recommend. I would try the free version first so you are sure. Thanks Fran

Proinsias M.

Proinsias M.

★★★★★

It was very easy to configure and setup on my website. The only issue I had to deal with was to decide what channels not to include in the pop up on the website. I need to be clear what are the essential channels to include for each site that I design. Very happy to give Top Marks to this Plugin. Most of my business enquiries are coming from Smartphone users based on my Analytics. Boei allows those users in particular contact me on the preferred social Channel with one click. I also can follow up on that channel later or over time with the conversion thread preserved. Its a pop up and also give the prospective client the opportunity to fill out a standard contact form as well. I am implementing it on all my sites now and I am very happy to recommend. I need to make sure I am not including channel options that are not relevant, so I need to be sure of my target audience to avoid clutter when the pop up is activated.

Gavin S.

Gavin S.

★★★★★

It makes it easier for website visitors to engage with me on the channel of their choice. Installing Boei was simple, took less than 5 minutes, and I was up and running. What I liked is that you can install it on Wordpress, HTML, and even on other page builders. You can use it with WhatsApp, Telegram, Live chat, Facebook messenger, or any combination of them at once so that visitors can pick the channel they're most comfortable with. None at the moment, everything is working as it should be.

Sara Hall

Sara Hall

★★★★★

How is this possible? I have been searching for a service like boei, without success for over a year. What magic is this? Isn't set up supposed to be supremely complicated, involving a coding degree, extensive technical knowledge and possibly a miracle? Boei just works. It works so well I was suspicious of it for nearly a whole week, sending endless texts and emails to myself in utter disbelief, when it failed to keel over! Set up is straight forward, easy and takes minutes. Seriously, I cannot recommend Boei enough.

Mike Foston

Mike Foston

★★★★★

Just about as easy as it gets. It uses all the ways you already have to connect to you, lets your customers choose how they want to connect, and doesn't give you another place to check for messages. Has plenty of configuration options, and support has been very responsive, and willing to listen to ideas to make improvements. Really pleased with how it looks on my sites as well. Bit of a bargain!

Lukáš H.

Lukáš H.

★★★★★

Ease of use and the number of possible integrations. Honestly I can't say there is anything I didn't like when using Boei.

Bikram K. S.

Bikram K. S.

★★★★★

Boei has been a time saver for me. I was looking for a way to integrate various social media chat options into my website so that my customers can contact me using the platform of their choice. I tried 3-4 other platforms but nothing came closer to the experience I finally got from Boei. Its WhatsApp and Google Map integration bought me over. I just wish it has support for Frase assistant and Gist assistant. Ease of use, and painless integration of various chat platforms. lacking integration with Frase and Gist and some of the labels are confusing.

Jay F.

Jay F.

★★★★★

I like that Boei is an AI that learns and continues improving by using our website's information to best answer user questions and guide them on our site. The ease of use is fantastic, requiring no coding or extensive setup work. I was able to have it running on our website in less than 30 minutes even with full customization. If I were to grade the setup ease on a scale of 1 to 10, I would give it an 11.

Ilias A.

Ilias A.

SEO Specialist

★★★★★

Boei is pretty straight-forward to setup. It is lightweight and converts website visitors into leads without over-effort. It simply works on autopilot, while you receive weekly reports on its performance with suggestions for improvement! After setting it up, I just have more leads. Simple.

Jon

Jon

★★★★★

I have followed the intuitive process to set this up on a number of my sites. It has always been easy and it has worked right out of the box. I like the fact that it is a simple widget that can be customized to any channels you wish to add.

Weboo.gr

Weboo.gr

★★★★★

Setting up Boei is a piece of cake. It's lightweight and does all the hard work for you — converting visitors into leads without too much effort. And, to top it off, you get weekly reports with recommendations on how to optimize performance! The support is direct and to the point, and its features are improving steadily.

Dieter Staudinger

Dieter Staudinger

★★★★★

Boei is the superglue that bonds together our communication with our leads and customers, in the channels they most value. Boei is simple to setup and easy to use. Our team loves Boei and we highly recommend you take a look how Boei can help up your communication game!

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy Smith

★★★★★

Boei is reliable, and brilliant at combining multiple tools together for taking care of prospects or customers. You can integrate tools you already use, plus add a few on their own. Great software.

Brendah Akoth

Brendah Akoth

★★★★★

Very great app! It does as it says and it's the most editable chat plugin compared to the others. A few days after installing it, I got inquiries and it opened my eyes to my audience. So it works and saves me time! Great automation partner!

Alexander Martenson

Alexander Martenson

★★★★★

I'm impressed with Boei. The application is simple and intuitive. Having this kind of availability for my prospects coming through my website is vital to my business.

Sheeny

Sheeny

★★★★★

Love this service. My customers can contact me with over a dozen different communication apps whatever they prefer so you never lose out on a customer that might be shy of say WhatsApp and use Viber instead.

Nuno

Nuno

★★★★★

Boei is a lightweight alternative to live chat plugins, talk to customers on their favorite channels. It has many integrations and you can use on WordPress, Shopify or any website using custom HTML. Not only Boei has good customer service but will also help yours.

Robert-Jan

Robert-Jan

CEO/Founder

★★★★★

Ruben has built an amazing and straightforward chat solution. Just let the client chose which option he wants to use! But it doesn't stop there. You can also add buttons that link to an external website, other pages on your website, integrate your chatbot, and so on. So simple, yet so powerful!

CyberCooker

CyberCooker

★★★★★

Nowadays, omnichannel offers us great advantages, but when we want to incorporate all the channels in our site we face a great dilemma: to include icons for each channel, generating visual saturation and confusion. It is here where Boei becomes a fantastic tool, since in a simple way it gives us the necessary order to provide our customers with a wide range of channels so that they can choose the one they feel most comfortable to communicate with us.

Eddine

Eddine

★★★★★

Boei is genuinely one of the most underrated tools on AppSumo. It's lightweight, super easy to install, and gives you so many options to connect with your website visitors. Whether it's WhatsApp, Messenger, email, or a simple contact form, Boei covers it all in one clean, customizable widget. What I love most is how versatile it is — it fits seamlessly with my site, doesn't slow things down, and caters to every visitor's preferred way of communication.

Jairo R.

Jairo R.

Account Executive

★★★★★

Excellent product and service. I can't complain about the level of support I've received. They are receptive to customer feedback and have a public roadmap.

Jaime M.

Jaime M.

Co-Founder

★★★★★

A simple and minimalistic tool with a lot of power! Displaying all of our contacts in a compact and easy to access way.

Stefan M.

Stefan M.

CEO

★★★★★

The integration of communication channels like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Telegram as chat widgets on every page I like, the customizability and the very easy setup. Best Chat and Communication Widget I ever used.

Albert H.

Albert H.

Trainer

★★★★★

I used Replain before, but that is very complicated to manage. I searched for this solution for a long time and I really like it very much! Best solution for communication through your website!

Andres S.

Andres S.

Director

★★★★★

I use the tool on my website to get in touch with my visitors and without having to publish a form that could be abused by spammers. Communication is more fluent and direct as each user can choose their preferred channel to get in touch. Easy to use, many messaging options, customization, easy to implement on virtually any website, reports and analytics, fast to load.

Joomla Tips

Messenger Tips for Joomla Administrators

1

Use Custom HTML Module for Easiest Install

In Joomla admin, go to Content, Site Modules, New, Custom. Paste the Boei snippet. Set position to 'debug' or any footer position. Assign to all pages. Publish. No template files to edit.
2

Train AI on Your Most-Visited Joomla Articles

Check your Joomla analytics to find the most visited articles. Make sure AI has learned those pages. This ensures the most common visitor questions get accurate answers through Messenger.
3

Add WhatsApp for Younger Audiences

If your organization serves a younger demographic (universities, youth programs), add WhatsApp alongside Messenger. Younger audiences increasingly prefer WhatsApp over Facebook Messenger.
4

Test After Joomla Upgrades

Since Boei is a standalone snippet, Joomla upgrades shouldn't affect it. But if you reinstall your template during an upgrade, remember to re-add the Custom HTML module or template snippet.

FAQ

Joomla Messenger Widget Questions

Do I need to install a Joomla extension for Messenger?

No. Boei works as a standalone JavaScript snippet. Install via a Custom HTML module or paste directly in your template's index.php. No extension dependencies, no database changes, no PHP code on your server.

How do I install it on Joomla?

Create a Custom HTML module in Joomla admin. Paste the Boei snippet. Assign it to all pages and set a footer position. Publish. Takes about 5 minutes. Full Joomla installation guide.

Does it work with Joomla 5?

Yes. Boei works with Joomla 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x. Since it's a standalone script with no server-side Joomla dependencies, version compatibility is not an issue.

Will it conflict with other Joomla extensions?

No. Boei loads asynchronously as client-side JavaScript. It has no interaction with Joomla's extension framework, database, or PHP layer. No conflicts possible.

Is it suitable for government and education websites?

Yes. GDPR compliant with EU servers in Nuremberg. No cookies before interaction. No server-side code to audit. The widget only activates when a visitor clicks. DPA available on request.

Does AI work with Joomla's multi-language system?

Yes. Joomla supports multi-language content natively. Boei's AI learns content in all languages on your site and auto-detects each visitor's language to respond in it.

Which Joomla templates work with it?

All of them. Cassiopeia (Joomla 4/5 default), Helix Ultimate, JA templates, and any custom template. The widget floats above your content and doesn't interfere with template layout.

How much does it cost?

Boei starts at $19/mo (annual). Includes Messenger, AI chatbot, shared inbox, CRM, and 50+ channels. 7-day free trial, no credit card. Nonprofit and education discounts available on request.

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