Product Features

No Java. No Flash. No Nonsense. AddonChat "just works" on all modern web browsers, including Chrome, MSIE, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Your users will never be interrupted with an obscure security warning or required to constantly upgrade their software.

Simply sign-up, copy and paste, and chat! We'll provide you with a small snippet of HTML code that you can place at the bottom of any (or every) page on your site just below the closing body tag. It's never been easier to get started running your own private chat & instant messaging app on your web site!

Users can view past messages in Chat Rooms and Instant Message Sessions by simply scrolling up in the window. In chat rooms, you may also control how long past messages may be stored for, or disable the feature altogether.

Users can easily tell when their instant messages have been read. When read, a checkmark will appear briefly next to the message and it is also shown in the message timestamp.

AddonChat allows users to post images, audio, and video content within your chat room. When posted alone, image links will appear as thumbnails directly in the chat room. When posted within a message containing other content, users may hover their mouse over the link to view a thumbnail. Multimedia (audio & video) content can be clicked to view in a separate window without having to leave your site. In addition to the common web based multimedia formats (WebM, MP4, MP3, Ogg, 3gp, WAV, Opus, AAC, etc..) AddonChat also provides built-in support for viewing videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Vine, Twitch, LiveLeak, and USTREAM. A built-in viewer for Flash Video (FLV) and Shockwave Flash (SWF) is also included.

Because AddonChat displays chat rooms and IM sessions in windows on your web site, users can easily participate in multiple chat and instant message sessions simultaneously while they browse and navigate your site.

Place AddonChat on every page throughout your site! When your users are signed-in and chatting, they can navigate from page to page without losing their connection. Chat room and instant message windows are automatically restored to their previous state.

Chat room and instant message windows are easily re-sized, moved (dragged) and minimized to make it easy for your users to chat with one another in real-time while they use and browse your web site.

Is your friend offline? No problem! Instant messages sent to users offline are automatically saved for that user, and the user will be alerted to your new message when they return.

Your users may edit their profile to upload (drag and drop, or select a file from their computer) their own profile image. Profile images are also displayed as avatars next to user messages in IM sessions and chat rooms.

AddonChat has built-in support for hundreds of smiley faces and icons using the emerging Emoji standard in use on Windows 8, OSX, iOS, and Android systems. Users may select from a list of Emoji available in chat rooms and instant message windows, or use any common Emoji code.

AddonChat has made it easier than ever to assign your users different privileges based on their requirements. With seven built-in, customizable user groups, we give you full control over your user's chat permissions without unnecessary complexity.

AddonChat's simple, yet powerful Friend System allows users to stay in touch. When a friend is added, that user is permanently displayed in their Chat Bar even when the user is offline. Users may opt to ignore incoming friend requests as well as cancel outgoing friend requests.

AddonChat automatically recognizes web sites and e-Mail addresses. Long URLs are automatically shortened so they don't consume valuable real-estate. Images posted will provide an instant thumbnail, while multimedia content can be viewed without leaving your site.

Because AddonChat doesn't require plug-ins and is a pure HTML5 chat solution, it works natively on all supported browsers, including Chrome, Opera and Safari on mobile platforms. AddonChat is fully touch-device capable and we continue to make tablet improvements on a regular basis.

Want to take full control over a chat room? Simply enable Moderation, and all messages submitted will require approval from a Moderator or Administrator. Approve (or Reject) messages in real-time while preserving their position. Multiple moderators supported.

AddonChat's powerful search engine allows your users to find other users, both online and offline in real-time. Made a new friend in yesterday's big chat event? No problem. Simply search for the user in the Chat Bar and send them a friend request!

AddonChat has built-in support for hundreds of smiley faces and icons using the emerging Emoji standard. AddonChat also recognizes Apple & Android Emoji. Want more? It's simple to add your own custom emoticons using the Content Replacement engine!

The powerful Content Replacement Engine makes it easy to add content-triggered audio to your chat rooms and instant message windows. Choose whatever keyword or phrase you'd like to trigger your sound, and enter the web address to your MP3, WAV, or AAC file to play when that word or phrase is entered!

Link Code Options make it trivial for web developers to integrate AddonChat with your web site's own user database. Automatically sign users in, select the default chat bar tab, open chat rooms, and more!

Add custom emoticons, replace words or phrases with images and sounds, remove or replace profanity, translate BBCode to HTML, and much more are possible with AddonChat's powerful Content Replacement engine.

AddonChat gives you the power to translate or customize all text in the client interface. Need a chat room in Spanish? No problemo! It's all done from your Settings Panel. Create as many languages as you need. You may also make your translations available to the general public so that other AddonChat customers may benefit from your translation.

Want to play your favorire MP3 file when a user signs in or joins a chat room? The Settings Panel makes it easy to link to your favorite audio files to be played when certain events occur in the chat room, such as a sign-out, a message requiring moderation, and more!

AddonChat comes with twenty-five pre-configured Themes to choose from. It's never been easier to get started matching the look and feel of your chat room to your site. Simply select the theme which most closely resembles your own site, and color customize the rest as you please!

Advanced users may edit their own CSS code within the Settings Panel to take customization to extreme levels. Examples are provided within the Settings Panel. The possibilities are limitless!

AddonChat has made it easier than ever to assign your users different privileges based on their requirements. With seven built-in, customizable user groups, we give you full control over your user's chat permissions without unnecessary complexity.

Virtually every setting within the AddonChat Settings Panel is broadcast in real-time when changed. No need to constantly refresh the page when making a minor change- simply make your edit and save!

Want to offer an announcements-only chat room, or create a room limited to Moderators and/or Administrators? Each chat room allows you to specify the minimum Privilege Level required to view (read) or contribute (write).

Make your chat rooms stunning by adding background images to your content area and user lists. Each chat room may have its own set of unique background images. Simply enter a web address to an image, and decide how you want your background image positioned.

We'll store your chat transcripts in your Settings Panel for up to 3 weeks so you may download them at your leisure. Opt to have your transcripts created in Plain Text, HTML, TSV or CSV formats. Optionally, enable logging of Instant Messages as well. Your chat transcripts will also include helpful "Meta Data" which contain times and dates of user sign-ins, room joins, and IP addresses.

Link Code Options make it trivial for web developers to integrate AddonChat with your web site's own user database. Automatically sign users in, select the default chat bar tab, open chat rooms, and more!

For advanced users, SSAX User authentication gives you an added layer of security in authenticating access to your chat room from your own user database. When enabled, AddonChat servers will contact a script on your site to see if they're allowed access.

AddonChat provides built-in support for Facebook enabling users to sign-in using their own Facebook account without having to register for a user account. AddonChat will also automatically import their profile image and basic profile details.

AddonChat makes it a cinch to ensure your users are real people. Enable e-Mail verification to ensure that users who register for a chat account are who they say they are!