Live Chat and Group Messaging JS component

Webix JavaScript Chat

Webix Chat is a ready-made JavaScript chat and messenger component for adding real-time communication to web apps. It supports private and group conversations in a single interface and connects to a custom backend.

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JS Chat and Messenger Advanced Features

Chat Rooms

The sidebar keeps all conversations and direct contacts organized in separate tabs, while group chat rooms can hold as many participants as your backend and user directory support.

Creating a Chat

Starting a new chat takes just two steps: giving it a name and selecting the people to include in the conversation, with the option to add a custom avatar.

Choosing Contacts

A built-in search narrows down the contacts list as users type, so they can add the right people to a new chat channel without scrolling through the whole company directory.

Managing the Channel

Users can manage a channel by changing its name and preview image, adding or removing participants, or leaving the channel entirely.

List of Contacts

Every contact is one click away from a private conversation, so a one-to-one message never has to be spun up through a group chat first.

Audio and Video Calls

With the Webix Chat component, users can start audio and video calls straight from a chat, using WebRTC for peer-to-peer connections and LiveKit for group calls. Call status and participants are available through the widget's reactive state.

Voice Messages

Voice messaging comes with built-in recording and playback controls, allowing users to record and send audio straight from a chat.

Sharing Files

Supports file sharing in conversations, with inline image and link previews and easy downloads. Uploads can be connected to custom storage, with a 10 MB default file limit that can be adjusted as needed.

Emoji and Reactions

The ability to add emoji directly to message content and use emoji to respond to incoming messages.

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Why Use Webix Chat in Your Web Apps

Ready-Made Solution for User Management

Manage contacts, chat participants, and conversations without building messaging logic from scratch.

Easy Setup and Customization

Simple design setup and functionality customization for any business application scenarios.

Framework-Friendly Integration

Integrate Webix Chat into React, Vue, Angular, and other JavaScript applications. TypeScript support and a framework-agnostic architecture make it easy to add JS Chat to any web projects.

Enterprise-Ready Environment

Operates in the same eco-environment of the Webix library including 10+ enterprise-grade components.

Webix Chat across Business Scenarios

AI Assistants & Chatbots

Connect ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or other LLM-powered solutions to Webix Chat for in-app AI conversations.

E-commerce & Customer Support

Embed real-time chat for communication between customers, visitors, and application operators.

In-App Messaging

Add the Webix Chat component to enable private messaging between users as a built-in part of any business application.

Team Collaboration & Corporate Chats

Implement direct and group messaging within corporate portals and internal applications.

Webix JavaScript Chat Coding Samples

Explore Chat JS widget source code examples to see how the component can be integrated, configured, and customized.

Chat Embedding Modes Choose how to embed Chat: Full for the complete workspace, Limited for backend-managed chats, or Single for one conversation without the sidebar.

Chat Themes and Skins Webix Chat includes 7 pre-defined theme skins. The Mini skin provides a streamlined style for embedded messaging, while the Dark skin fits dark UI themes.

Switching Locale Ability to add custom translations and switch interface languages at runtime without reloading the chat.

Adding Custom Menu Options The sample shows how you can add an extra option into the chat menu: 'Add members' to trigger the corresponding dialog.

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Build Real-Time Messaging with Webix Chat

Webix Chat API The documentation includes all API references, including methods, properties, and events to help you get started with Webix Chat smoothly.

Documentation Study the detailed and up-to-date documentation on using and setting up the Chat JavaScript widget.

JS Chat User Guide Explore the step-by-step user guide to know the features of the Messenger widget and how to use them properly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Webix Chat / Messenger?

Webix Chat / Messenger is a JavaScript chat component for adding real-time messaging functionality to web applications. It combines private messaging, group chat rooms, contact management, file sharing, and other communication features in a ready-made widget.

What applications can benefit from Webix Chat / Messenger?

Webix Chat is a flexible web chat component designed for applications that require real-time messaging features. It can be used in SaaS platforms, marketplaces, CRM systems, customer support portals, enterprise applications, collaboration tools, and in-app communication solutions. Add real-time messaging to your application without building chat infrastructure from scratch.

Can Webix Chat be integrated with any backend?

Yes. Chat communicates with your server over REST + WebSocket, so you can implement the backend on any stack — the required methods are documented. A ready-made Go backend is available as a reference implementation, and you can override the Backend service to plug in your own API.

Can I use Webix Chat with React, Angular, or Vue applications?

Yes. Webix Chat can be used as a standalone JavaScript widget or integrated into applications built with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue.

Does Webix Chat support private and group conversations?

Yes. The component supports both one-to-one messaging and group chat rooms with multiple participants. Users can manage contacts, create channels, add participants, and switch between conversations.

Can I customize the appearance and functionality of Webix Chat?

Yes. Webix Chat supports UI customization, themes, localization, custom menu options, date formatting, and other configuration options to match your application's requirements.