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Wix has its own chat feature built in. But Wix Chat is basic: no AI, no lead capture, and it goes dark when you're offline. Boei replaces Wix Chat with AI that answers visitors around the clock, captures leads in every conversation, and connects to WhatsApp plus 50 more channels. Install it on any Wix site in 5 minutes. Works with Wix Editor, Wix Studio, and Wix eCommerce.

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Why Wix Chat Is Not Enough

Wix includes a free chat feature called Wix Chat. On paper, that sounds great. In practice, it creates more frustration than it solves. Here's what Wix site owners deal with:

  • Offline = dead. When you're not actively logged into the Wix app or dashboard, Wix Chat shows visitors an "offline" message. They leave. A competitor with 24/7 chat gets the lead instead
  • Zero intelligence. Wix Chat is a plain messaging tool. It can't answer questions about your services, prices, or business hours. Every message requires a human reply
  • No lead scoring or qualification. A hot lead asking about pricing gets the same treatment as someone asking "is this a real business?" Wix Chat has no way to tell the difference
  • Stuck inside Wix. Wix Chat only works on your Wix site. No WhatsApp follow-up, no Messenger, no email continuation. When the visitor closes the tab, the conversation is over
  • One seat. Wix Chat is tied to your Wix account. No team inbox, no agent routing, no shared conversations

Boei fixes every one of these problems. AI answers visitors when you can't. Leads are captured and scored automatically. Conversations continue on WhatsApp or Messenger after the visitor leaves your Wix site. And your entire team gets access.

Two Ways to Install on Wix (Both Skip the App Market)

You don't need to find Boei in the Wix App Market. There are two ways to add it, depending on whether you use Wix Editor or Wix Studio. Both take about 5 minutes.

  • Wix Editor: Add an HTML embed element (called 'Custom Element' or 'HTML iframe') and paste the Boei script
  • Wix Studio: Go to Settings > Custom Code > add the script to the body (end)
  • Both methods: Boei appears on every page of your Wix site automatically
  • Works with every Wix template and theme. No design conflicts
  • Wix Velo users: you can also load Boei programmatically via the Velo API for advanced control
Boei live chat installed on a Wix website

Boei vs Wix Chat: Side by Side

What you get when you upgrade from Wix's built-in chat

Boei Wix Chat (built-in)
AI answers questions Yes (trained on your site)
Works when you're offline Yes (AI replies 24/7) No (shows offline message)
Lead capture in chat Yes (name, email, phone, custom fields)
WhatsApp, Messenger, 50+ channels ✓ Yes No (Wix site only)
Team members Unlimited 1 (your Wix account)
Conversation continues after tab close Yes (WhatsApp, email, SMS)
AI learns your products Yes (pages, products, docs)
Analytics and lead scoring ✓ Yes
Price From $11/mo Free (very limited)

Bottom line: Wix Chat is a basic messaging window. Boei is an AI-powered sales and support tool that works across 50+ channels. It's the upgrade your Wix site needs if you're serious about converting visitors into customers.

How Wix Businesses Use AI Live Chat

Freelancers and Service Providers

Wix is popular with photographers, designers, coaches, and consultants. Your Wix portfolio shows your work. AI answers questions about your rates, availability, and process. Captures leads while you're shooting a wedding or running a coaching session. Follows up on WhatsApp so the conversation doesn't die.

Wix eCommerce Stores

Running a Wix Store? AI learns your product catalog and answers pre-sale questions instantly. "What sizes do you have?" "Do you ship to Germany?" "Is this in stock?" The AI handles these while you pack orders. Product cards with images and prices show up right in the chat.

Restaurants and Local Businesses

Wix is big with restaurants, salons, and local shops. AI answers questions about your menu, hours, reservations, and location. Visitors get instant answers instead of calling during your lunch rush. Works across Google Business Profile clicks, social media traffic, and direct visits.

Wix Bookings Users

If you use Wix Bookings for appointments, AI can answer scheduling questions and encourage visitors to book. It handles the "how much is a session?" and "do you have availability on Thursday?" questions that clog your inbox. Captures contact details so you can follow up if they don't book right away.

Wix Installation Steps

Add AI live chat to your Wix site in 5 minutes

1

Copy installation code

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

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

Copy installation code
2

Log in to Wix

Open Wix and go to Settings -> Custom Code.

  1. Go to Settings in your site's dashboard.
  2. Click the Custom Code tab in the Advanced section.
Log in to Wix
3

Go to settings and install the Boei code snippet

  1. Click + Add Custom Code at the top right.
  2. Paste the code snippet in the text box. See step 2 above for the Boei code.
  3. Enter a name for your code.
  4. Select an option under Add Code to Pages: All pages
  5. Choose where to place your code under Place Code in:. Body - end

Note that Wix does not allow code scripts on all account types; you may need to upgrade.

4

Save

Click Apply in Wix. Congrats, you are done!

Wix Features

What Wix Site Owners Get

Works with Wix Editor, Wix Studio, and Wix eCommerce

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AI Trained on Your Wix Site

Enter your Wix URL. The AI reads every page, blog post, and product listing on your Wix site. Then answers visitor questions using that content.

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Replaces Wix Chat Completely

Disable Wix Chat in your Wix settings and use Boei instead. You get AI responses, lead capture, team access, and 50+ channels. Everything Wix Chat is missing.

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Wix eCommerce Support

AI learns your Wix Store products. Shows product cards in chat with images and prices. Answers shipping, returns, and stock questions automatically.

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Continue on WhatsApp

Wix visitors start on chat, then continue on WhatsApp after leaving your site. AI auto-replies on WhatsApp too. No conversation gets lost.

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Unlimited Team Seats

Wix Chat only works with one account. Boei lets your entire team respond. Smart routing sends conversations to the right person.

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95+ Languages on Wix

Auto-detects your Wix visitor's language. Responds in their language. Perfect for Wix sites that serve international customers.

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Lead Capture Built In

Collect name, email, phone during conversations. Leads arrive with full transcripts and AI summaries. Much better than Wix Forms for conversion.

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Choose Your AI Model

Pick from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or Mistral models. Switch anytime. All train on your Wix content automatically.

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Matches Your Wix Design

Customize colors, themes, and welcome messages to match your Wix site design. Dark mode and gradient options available. Looks native on any Wix template.

Wix Live Chat Options Compared

Third-party alternatives to Wix's built-in chat

Boei Tidio LiveChat tawk.to
Price From $11/mo From $29/mo From $20/agent/mo Free (branded)
AI chatbot included Yes (2,000 msgs) No (add-on from $29/mo) No ($29/mo add-on)
Wix install method HTML embed / custom code HTML embed HTML embed HTML embed
WhatsApp + 50 channels Included Extra cost Extra cost
Team seats Unlimited 3 on starter Per-agent pricing Unlimited
Wix eCommerce support Yes (AI trained) ✓ Yes ✓ Yes Basic
Answers offline visitors Yes (AI) ✗ Limited
EU servers (GDPR) Yes (Amsterdam)

Bottom line: Every chat tool on this list installs the same way on Wix: an HTML embed. The difference is what you get for your money. Boei includes AI, 50+ channels, and unlimited seats. Others charge extra for each of those.

Wix Tips

Get More From Live Chat on Wix

1

Disable Wix Chat First

Go to your Wix dashboard > Business Tools > Chat and disable Wix Chat. Running two chat widgets confuses visitors and creates duplicate conversations.

2

Train AI on Your Wix Blog

If you publish blog posts on Wix, make sure the AI crawls those URLs too. Blog content is great training material for answering niche questions.

3

Use Wix Velo for Advanced Control

Developers using Wix Velo can load Boei conditionally based on page type, user login status, or custom triggers. Useful for membership sites on Wix.

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Connect WhatsApp for After-Hours Follow-Up

Many Wix visitors browse in the evening. AI chats with them on your site, then they continue on WhatsApp. You reply from your phone the next morning.

Wix Site Owners Love Boei

Wix Live Chat FAQ

Should I replace Wix Chat with Boei or run them together?

Replace it. Running two chat widgets on the same Wix site confuses visitors and creates duplicate conversations. Disable Wix Chat in your dashboard first, then add Boei. You get everything Wix Chat does plus AI, lead capture, and 50+ channels.

How do I add Boei to my Wix site?

In Wix Editor: add an HTML embed element and paste the Boei script. In Wix Studio: go to Settings > Custom Code and add it to the body. Both methods take about 5 minutes. See the Wix installation guide.

Does it work with Wix eCommerce?

Yes. The AI trains on your Wix Store product pages. It answers questions about your products, shipping, returns, and availability. Product cards with images and prices appear in the chat when relevant.

Can I use Boei with Wix Velo?

Yes. Velo developers can load the Boei script programmatically, trigger it based on events, or show it conditionally. This is optional though. The standard HTML embed works perfectly for most Wix sites.

Does the AI answer when I'm not online?

Yes. That's the main advantage over Wix Chat. The AI answers visitors 24/7 using your Wix site content. No more offline messages. No missed leads at 11pm.

Will Boei slow down my Wix site?

No. The script loads asynchronously after your Wix page content. It's under 50KB and uses CDN delivery. Wix's own performance tools won't flag it.

Can my team use it or just me?

Your entire team. Unlimited seats are included. Wix Chat ties to one account. Boei gives every team member access with smart routing and conversation assignment.

Does it work with Wix Bookings?

The AI can answer questions about your services and availability. While it doesn't directly create Wix Bookings appointments, it handles pre-booking questions and captures contact info for follow-up.

How is this different from chat apps in the Wix App Market?

Most Wix App Market chat tools are either basic live chat (Tidio, LiveChat) or free with branding (tawk.to). None include AI that trains on your Wix content. Boei includes AI, 50+ channels, and unlimited seats from $11/month.

Is Boei GDPR compliant for European Wix sites?

Yes. Servers in Amsterdam (EU). No cookies by default. No consent banner needed for the widget. Built by a Dutch company under EU privacy law.

What's included for $11/month?

AI chatbot with 2,000 messages, live chat, unlimited team seats, WhatsApp + 50 channels, lead capture, analytics, and a shared inbox. Annual billing. No per-agent fees.

Can I try Boei on my Wix site for free?

Yes. 7-day free trial with full AI access. Add the embed code to your Wix site, disable Wix Chat, and test the difference. No credit card required.

Your Wix Site Deserves Better Than Wix Chat

AI that answers visitors 24/7, captures leads, and works on WhatsApp. 5-minute install on any Wix site.

7-day free trial • No credit card required • Replaces Wix Chat • Works with every Wix template