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.
Add Slack Invite Widget to Your Website
Let visitors join your Slack workspace or community channel with a single click. 44 million professionals already use Slack daily: give your SaaS users, developers, and customers the fastest way to connect. Free to try, no coding required, GDPR-compliant.
✓5-minute no-code setup✓GDPR-compliant, no cookies✓44M+ daily Slack users
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Slack Widget by the Numbers
44M+
Slack daily active users
750K+
Organizations use Slack
17,000+
Businesses trust Boei
#1
Business messaging platform
What is a Slack Widget?
A Slack widget is a floating button on your website that lets visitors join your Slack workspace or community channel with a single click. When someone clicks the button, they are directed to your Slack workspace invite link where they can sign up or sign in to join your community instantly.
How Does a Slack Widget Work?
The Slack widget uses your workspace's shared invite link. In Slack, workspace admins can generate invite links under Settings & Administration > Manage Members > Invite People. Boei takes that link and presents it as a professional floating button on your website. When a visitor clicks, they land on a Slack-hosted page where they enter their email and join your workspace. You can also create channel-specific invite links for public channels if you want visitors to join a specific community channel rather than your entire workspace.
Community Workspace vs. Internal Workspace
Many businesses run two separate Slack workspaces: an internal one for employees and an external community workspace for customers, users, and developers. Your Slack invite widget should always point to the external community workspace, never to your internal team workspace. This separation keeps proprietary information secure while giving visitors easy access to your user community, support channels, and product discussions.
What Happens When a Visitor Clicks?
The joining flow is straightforward: the visitor clicks your Slack button, lands on your workspace invite page, enters their email address, receives an email confirmation, and joins the workspace. If they already have a Slack account, they skip the signup step and join immediately. On mobile, visitors who have the Slack app installed are redirected directly into the app after joining. The entire process takes under 30 seconds for existing Slack users.
Why Add Slack to Your Website?
Slack is not just an internal team tool anymore. It has become the platform of choice for professional communities, developer ecosystems, and SaaS user groups. Here is why adding a Slack invite button to your website makes business sense:
Professional Networking and Brand Trust
Slack carries a professional connotation that other community platforms lack. When visitors see a Slack invite on your website, they associate your brand with serious, production-ready communication. Slack workspaces feel organized, searchable, and productive. Unlike casual chat platforms, Slack signals that your community is business-focused and well-managed.
SaaS User Communities
SaaS companies like Figma, Notion, and Webflow have built thriving user communities on Slack. These communities drive product adoption, reduce support ticket volume, and create feedback loops that improve the product. When users help each other in Slack, your support team can focus on complex issues while the community handles common questions. A Slack widget on your website is the gateway to this self-sustaining ecosystem.
Developer Ecosystems and API Communities
Developers strongly prefer Slack for technical communities. The code formatting, thread organization, file sharing, and integrations with tools like GitHub, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines make Slack a natural fit for developer-facing products. If you offer an API, SDK, or developer tool, a Slack community is practically mandatory. Developers expect it, and your competitors likely already have one.
Customer Support Channels
Premium and enterprise customers increasingly expect dedicated Slack channels for support. Shared Slack channels between your organization and the customer's workspace create a direct, low-friction support experience. A Slack invite widget lets prospects and customers request access to this support channel directly from your website.
Product Feedback Loops
Slack communities generate invaluable product feedback organically. When users discuss workflows, share frustrations, and request features in public channels, your product team gains real-time market intelligence. Channels like #feature-requests, #bugs, and #feedback become living roadmaps. The Slack invite widget on your website ensures a steady flow of new community members contributing insights.
The Numbers Behind Slack
- 44 million daily active users. Your professional audience already has Slack installed. No new apps to download or accounts to create.
- 750,000+ organizations use Slack for team communication and community building.
- 2,400+ app integrations: Connect Slack to GitHub, Trello, Salesforce, HubSpot, and virtually every business tool.
- Production-ready security: SOC 2 compliance, SAML SSO, data encryption at rest and in transit, and custom retention policies.
- 87% of users say Slack improves communication. According to Slack's own research on workspace adoption and engagement.
Slack Widget Use Cases by Industry
Real scenarios where Slack invite widgets drive community growth
SaaS Products
Build user communities around your software product. Let customers ask questions, share workflows, and help each other. Reduce support tickets by up to 30% as community members answer common questions before your team needs to step in. Companies like Figma and dbt have thousands of active users in their Slack communities.
Developer Tools & APIs
Create developer communities where users share code snippets, debug integration issues, and discuss best practices. Slack's native code formatting, threading, and GitHub integrations make it the preferred platform for technical communities. Essential for API products, SDKs, and open-source projects.
Professional Networks
Industry groups, mastermind communities, and professional associations use Slack for ongoing networking. Members share job opportunities, industry news, and advice. The professional tone of Slack attracts senior professionals who would not join a Discord server.
Online Courses & Cohorts
Course creators and bootcamps use Slack for student engagement. Dedicated channels per module, Q&A threads, and peer study groups keep learners active. Alumni channels maintain long-term community value. Slack's organized structure prevents important content from getting lost in fast-moving chat.
Customer Support
Premium support via dedicated Slack channels gives enterprise clients direct access to your team. Shared channels between workspaces create seamless communication. Support tickets become conversations, response times drop, and customer satisfaction increases. A Slack widget makes onboarding new support clients effortless.
Open Source Projects
Open source maintainers use Slack to coordinate contributors, discuss roadmaps, and provide user support. A Slack invite widget on your project's website removes friction for new contributors who want to get involved but hesitate to open a GitHub issue. Many major open source projects maintain active Slack communities alongside GitHub.
Slack Widget Features That Drive Community Growth
Our Slack invite widget goes beyond a simple link. Generate workspace invite buttons with full customization, tracking, and smart display logic to grow your Slack community from your website.
- ✓Workspace invite link integration. Paste your Slack invite URL and go live
- ✓QR code generation for events, conference badges, and printed materials
- ✓Business hours scheduling: show Slack during work hours, contact form after hours
- ✓Conversion tracking via Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Google Tag Manager
- ✓Pre-filled tooltip messages like 'Join our community on Slack'
- ✓Works on WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, and 500+ platforms
Slack
Join our Slack community
I'd like to join
Slack Widget Comparison: Boei vs Alternatives
There are several ways to invite website visitors to your Slack workspace. Here is how they compare:
| Feature | Boei | Slack Native Invite Page | Discord | DIY (Custom Code) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 5 minutes | Instant (just a link) | 5 minutes | 1-4 hours |
| Floating website widget | Yes | No (just a URL) | Embed only | Custom build required |
| Custom branding | Full (colors, position, text) | None | Limited | Full (but dev work) |
| Click tracking / Analytics | GA, Pixel, GTM | None | None | Manual implementation |
| Business hours logic | Yes | No | No | Custom build required |
| Multi-channel (50+ channels) | Yes | Slack only | Discord only | No |
| Display rules (page, device) | Yes | No | No | Custom build required |
| QR code support | Yes | No | No | Manual |
| GDPR compliant (EU servers) | Yes | US servers | US servers | Your responsibility |
| Monthly cost | From €8 | Free | Free (server costs) | Free (but dev time) |
| Free trial | 7 days (no card) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Why Not Just Share a Raw Slack Invite Link?
You can paste a Slack invite link on your website, but that's like putting a phone number in plain text instead of adding a click-to-call button. A raw link offers zero tracking, no customization, no display logic, and no fallback when your community is offline. With Boei's Slack widget, you get a professional floating button that matches your brand, tracks conversions, respects business hours, and combines Slack with other channels in one widget.
Slack vs Discord for Professional Communities
Discord excels at gaming and casual communities, but Slack wins for B2B, SaaS, and professional environments. Here's why: Slack integrates with 2,400+ business tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, Jira, GitHub), offers production-ready security (SOC 2, SAML SSO), provides better search and knowledge retention, and carries professional credibility. When enterprise buyers evaluate your product, a Slack community signals maturity. A Discord server may signal the opposite. Choose Slack for professional audiences, Discord for gaming and casual communities, or offer both using Boei's multi-channel widget.
Slack Community Best Practices
Adding a Slack invite widget is step one. Building a thriving community requires strategy. Here are proven best practices from successful Slack communities:
1. Set Up Your Workspace for Scale
Before opening your community to the public, prepare your workspace. Create a clear channel structure: #general for announcements, #introductions for new members, #support for questions, #feedback for product ideas, and topic-specific channels for deeper discussions. Pin important messages, add channel descriptions, and set up a welcome bot to guide new members. A well-organized workspace retains members; a chaotic one drives them away.
2. Organize Channels with Clear Naming
Use consistent naming conventions like #help-api, #help-billing, #discuss-features, #announce-releases. Prefix channels by category so they sort logically. Keep the channel list manageable. Too many channels overwhelm new members. Archive inactive channels regularly. For large communities, consider using sections to group related channels visually.
3. Establish Community Guidelines Early
Post clear rules in #general or a dedicated #rules channel. Cover expectations around respectful communication, self-promotion limits, off-topic content, and how to get help. Establish what happens when guidelines are violated. Communities without clear rules devolve into spam or go silent. Pin the guidelines and reference them in your automated welcome message.
4. Moderate Actively but Not Aggressively
Assign community moderators who can welcome new members, redirect off-topic conversations, and enforce guidelines. Active moderation in the first weeks sets the tone for the entire community. Respond to questions promptly, highlight helpful members, and create a culture where participation is rewarded. Use Slack's workflow builder to automate welcome messages and common responses.
5. Onboard New Members Properly
First impressions matter. Set up Slackbot to send a welcome DM to new members explaining the workspace structure, key channels to join, and how to introduce themselves. A #introductions channel gives new members an easy first action. Many successful communities see 3x higher retention when they invest in onboarding workflows versus leaving new members to figure things out.
6. Know When to Choose Slack vs Discord
Slack is the better choice when your audience is professional (B2B, enterprise, developers), when you need integration with business tools, when searchability and knowledge retention matter, and when you want to project a professional image. Discord is better for gaming communities, consumer brands targeting younger audiences, and communities that benefit from voice channels. Many organizations offer both. Slack for professionals and Discord for casual community. And let visitors choose via a multi-channel widget.
7. Drive Engagement Beyond Launch
The hardest part of community building is maintaining momentum. Schedule regular events like AMAs, product demos, or weekly discussion threads. Share exclusive content, early access to features, or behind-the-scenes updates in Slack. Recognize top contributors. Post conversation starters. The goal is making your Slack workspace a destination people check daily, not a ghost town they joined once and forgot.
How to Add Slack Invite Widget to Your Website
Three steps to go live
1
Generate Your Slack Invite Link
In your Slack workspace, go to Settings & Administration > Manage Members > Invite People. Generate a shared invite link (set it to never expire for community workspaces). Copy the invite URL.
2
Customize Your Slack Widget
Create a free Boei account (no credit card needed). Paste your Slack invite URL, customize colors and position to match your brand, set display rules and business hours, and configure analytics tracking.
3
Install and Start Growing
Copy one line of HTML code to your website, or install our plugin for WordPress, Shopify, Wix, or Squarespace. Your Slack invite button goes live immediately and starts driving community signups.
Platform Guide
Install Slack Widget on WordPress
1 Copy WordPress key
In your Boei dashboard, open your widget and click the Install tab. Select WordPress and copy the WordPress plugin key.
Tip: The Install tab also offers a landing page link, QR code, and iframe embed.
2 Log in to WordPress
Open WordPress and click on "Plugins".
Now, click "Add New" at the top of the page.
3 Install Boei Plugin
Search for "Boei" and find our plugin.
Click "Install Now".
4 Activate
When the plugin is installed, press "Activate".
5
Paste key in Boei's WordPress Plugin
Go to the Boei plugin in WordPress (see Boei in the left menu).
Enter the key you copied in the Widget Key field and press "save".
If you don't see the field for the Widget Key, click on "Advanced / Without domain detection".
6
Finished coffee
Congrats, you are done!
Platform Guide
Install Slack Widget on Shopify
1 Copy installation code
In your Boei dashboard, open your widget and click the Install tab. Select Shopify and copy the installation code.
Tip: The Install tab also offers a landing page link, QR code, and iframe embed.
2
Open your Shopify theme code editor
In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store → Themes.
On your live theme (the one labeled "Current theme"), click the ... menu next to Customize and choose Edit code.
3
Open theme.liquid
In the Layout folder on the left, click theme.liquid. This is the master template that wraps every page on your store, so installing Boei here means it loads everywhere.
4
Paste the Boei code
Press Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) inside the editor to open the search box. Search for </body> to jump straight to it. You'll see it near the bottom of the file.
Click on the line just above </body> and paste the Boei code from Step 2. Click Save in the top right.
5
Verify
Open your storefront in a new tab. The Boei chatbot should appear in the corner.
If you don't see it immediately, hard-refresh the page (Cmd+Shift+R on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+R on Windows) to bypass Shopify's cache.
Stuck? If the chatbot doesn't appear, double-check that the Boei code is on the line just above </body>, not above </html> or somewhere else in the middle of the file.
Congrats, you are done! You now have Boei live chat installed on Shopify.
Platform Guide
Install Slack Widget on Wix
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.
2 Log in to Wix
Open Wix and go to Settings -> Custom Code.
- Go to Settings in your site's dashboard.
- Click the Custom Code tab in the Advanced section.
3
Go to settings and install the Boei code snippet
- Click + Add Custom Code at the top right.
- Paste the code snippet in the text box. See step 2 above for the Boei code.
- Enter a name for your code.
- Select an option under Add Code to Pages: All pages
- Choose where to place your code under Place Code in:. Body - end
4
Save
Click Apply in Wix. Congrats, you are done!
Platform Guide
Install Slack Widget on Squarespace
1 Copy installation code
In your Boei dashboard, open your widget and click the Install tab. Select Squarespace and copy the installation code.
Tip: The Install tab also offers a landing page link, QR code, and iframe embed.
2 Click Edit Site
In your Squarespace dashboard, click "Edit Site" in the top right corner.
3 Open Code Injection
Click "Pages" in the left menu, then click "Custom Code" and select "Code Injection".
4 Paste Code & Save
Enter your Boei code in the Footer section and press "Save" at the top left.
The Boei chatbot will now appear on all pages of your Squarespace site. Congrats, you are done!
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Advanced Slack Widget Features
Beyond basic invite links, Boei's Slack widget includes powerful features designed for businesses that take community building seriously.
- ✓Smart display rules: show Slack on docs pages, hide on checkout, target by device or visitor country
- ✓Multi-channel integration: combine Slack with Discord, email, phone, and 50+ channels in one widget
- ✓Custom branding: match button colors, position, icon, tooltip text, and animation to your brand
- ✓Analytics dashboard: track invite clicks, conversion rates, and top-performing pages
- ✓Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Google Tag Manager event forwarding
- ✓QR code generation for conference badges, flyers, and physical marketing materials
- ✓Business hours automation: show Slack during work hours, switch to contact form after hours
- ✓Lead capture: optionally collect email or name before redirecting to Slack invite
17,000+ Businesses Love Our Communication Widgets
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
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.
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
@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
@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_c1
★★★★★
Great founder Ruben , responds personally to emails, and always looking to improve Boei.
Andrew Lee
@fromlife89
★★★★★
It's a great tool especially for managing multiple websites and agencies.
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.
★★★★★
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.
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.
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.
★★★★★
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.
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Slack Widget FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
How do I add a Slack widget to my website?
Sign up for Boei's free trial, paste your Slack workspace invite link, customize the button design and display rules. Copy one line of HTML code to your website. The entire process takes about 5 minutes. No coding skills required. We also have plugins for WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace.
How do I create a Slack invite link?
In your Slack workspace, click your workspace name in the top left, go to Settings & Administration > Manage Members > Invite People. Click 'Share an Invite Link' and configure the link settings. For community workspaces, set the link to never expire. Copy the generated URL and paste it into your Boei widget configuration.
Is Slack or Discord better for a professional community?
Slack is better for B2B, SaaS, enterprise, and developer communities. It integrates with 2,400+ business tools (Salesforce, Jira, GitHub), offers production-ready security (SOC 2, SAML SSO), and carries professional credibility. Discord is better for gaming, casual communities, and audiences under 30. For professional audiences, Slack signals maturity and seriousness. You can always offer both using Boei's multi-channel widget.
Is the Slack widget GDPR compliant?
Yes, Boei is fully GDPR-compliant. Our servers are located in Nuremberg, Germany (EU). The widget uses zero cookies and collects no personal data before a visitor chooses to click your Slack invite. We provide a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for businesses that need one. Note that Slack itself also offers GDPR compliance features including data export and deletion tools.
Can I control who joins my Slack workspace?
Yes. Slack workspace settings let you require admin approval for new members, restrict joins by email domain (e.g., only @yourcompany.com), or allow anyone with the invite link to join freely. You can also revoke invite links at any time. For community workspaces, most organizations use open invite links with clear community guidelines.
How much does the Slack widget cost?
Boei offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required. After the trial, plans start from just €8/month. The Slack widget itself is included in all plans. Cancel anytime with no long-term commitment. Slack workspace creation is free for up to 90 days of message history; paid Slack plans start at $7.25/user/month for full history and features.
Does the Slack widget work on mobile?
Yes. On mobile devices with Slack installed, clicking the invite button opens the Slack app directly after the workspace join flow. On desktop, it opens in the browser. The widget button itself is fully responsive and optimized for all screen sizes. You can also enable QR codes so conference attendees can scan and join from their phones.
Can I track how many people join my Slack through the widget?
Yes. Boei tracks every click on your Slack invite button. Connect to Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or Google Tag Manager to see which pages drive the most community signups. You can also track conversions in Boei's built-in analytics dashboard. Combine this with Slack's workspace analytics to measure join-through rates.
Can I combine Slack with other channels in one widget?
Absolutely. Boei's multi-channel widget lets you offer Slack alongside Discord, email, phone, contact form, WhatsApp, Telegram, and 50+ other channels in a single floating button. Visitors choose their preferred channel. You can use display rules to show Slack on developer docs and WhatsApp on product pages.
What websites support the Slack widget?
Every website platform: WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Framer, Joomla, Ghost, and any custom HTML site. We have dedicated plugins for major platforms and a universal JavaScript snippet that works everywhere else. See our complete platform directory.
Can I show the Slack invite only on certain pages?
Yes. Display rules let you control exactly where Slack appears. Show it on your documentation, community page, and pricing page but hide it on checkout or internal pages. Target by URL pattern, device type, visitor country, or time of day. Combine multiple rules for precise targeting.
Will the Slack widget slow down my website?
No. Boei loads asynchronously after your page content, so it does not affect page load speed or Core Web Vitals scores. The script is lightweight (under 30KB), CDN-optimized, and has no dependencies on jQuery or other libraries.
Can I use the Slack widget for internal teams?
While Boei's Slack widget is designed primarily for public-facing community invites, you can use it on internal pages (intranets, portals) to help new employees or partners join your Slack workspace. However, for internal team onboarding, Slack's own admin tools may be more appropriate.
How is this different from Slack's own embeddable widget?
Slack deprecated its legacy embeddable widget. Boei provides a modern, maintained alternative with features Slack's native tools never had: custom branding, analytics tracking, display rules, business hours logic, multi-channel support, and GDPR-compliant EU hosting. It is the professional replacement for Slack's retired widget.
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Related Community Channels
Combine Slack with other community platforms
Combine Slack with Other Contact Channels
Slack is a powerful community platform, but different visitors prefer different communication methods. Smart businesses offer multiple channels so every visitor finds their preferred way to connect:
- Discord widget: For gaming communities, casual audiences, and organizations that want voice channels alongside text chat
- Telegram widget: For privacy-focused users, crypto communities, and markets where Telegram is more popular than Slack
- WhatsApp widget. For direct customer communication, sales inquiries, and regions where WhatsApp dominates business messaging
- Phone widget: For urgent matters, enterprise sales calls, and customers who prefer voice over text
- Contact form: For structured inquiries, quote requests, and formal lead capture
- Email widget: For formal communication, documentation needs, and customers in corporate environments
- Facebook Messenger. For B2C businesses with an active Facebook presence
- Instagram DM: For visual brands, e-commerce, and social-first audiences
Boei's multi-channel widget shows all your channels in one floating button. Use display rules to show Slack on your developer docs, WhatsApp on product pages, and a contact form on your pricing page. Visitors always see the most relevant communication options.
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