Tawk.to is one of the most popular and completely free live chat tools for websites. If you're running a WordPress site and want to communicate with your visitors in real time, Tawk.to is a great solution.
In this guide, you'll learn how to easily integrate Tawk.to into your WordPress site in just a few minutes.
✅ Step 1: Create a Free Tawk.to Account
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Go to https://www.tawk.to. 
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Sign up for a free account. 
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Add your website as a new "property." 
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Copy your Widget Code from the dashboard. 
⚙️ Step 2: Add Tawk.to to WordPress
There are two simple ways to integrate Tawk.to into your WordPress site:
Method 1: Use the Official Plugin (Beginner Friendly)
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Go to your WordPress dashboard. 
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Navigate to Plugins > Add New. 
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Search for Tawk.to Live Chat. 
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Install and activate the plugin. 
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Go to Settings > Tawk.to. 
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Log in to your Tawk.to account. 
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Select your property and save. 
Your live chat widget is now active on your website!
Method 2: Add the Code Manually (Lightweight Method)
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Copy the widget script from your Tawk.to dashboard. 
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In WordPress, go to Appearance > Theme File Editor. 
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Open the footer.phpfile.
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Paste the code right before the tag:
Make sure to replace YOUR_WIDGET_ID with your actual widget code.
Final Check
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Visit your website and refresh the page. 
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The Tawk.to live chat widget should appear at the bottom-right corner. 
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You can now manage chats, monitor visitors, and receive offline messages directly from the Tawk.to dashboard. 
Bonus Tips
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Customize chat colors, language, and availability from the Tawk.to panel. 
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You can add team members to manage chats. 
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Integrate with mobile apps to chat with users on the go. 
Tawk.to is a powerful, free alternative to paid solutions like Intercom or LiveChat, and it's perfect for small businesses, e-commerce sites, and service providers using WordPress.
