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AI chat widget for WordPress

Add an AI chatbot to your WordPress site using Biel.ai's web components. The integration works with any WordPress theme and can be added through a plugin or by editing your theme files.

This guide shows you how to add the chat widget to your WordPress site in minutes using a header/footer plugin.

Prerequisites​

Before starting, ensure you have::

  • A Biel.ai account. If you don't have one, sign up for free.
  • A project created in your Biel.ai dashboard. Follow the Quickstart guide to create one.
  • A WordPress website ready to install Biel.ai.

Installation​

The Biel.AI chat widget enables a conversational chat powered by AI in your site.

Chatbot widget for docs

To embed the Biel.AI chat widget into your WordPress site:

  1. Install a header/footer editor plugin:

    • Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.

    • Navigate to Plugins > Add New.

    • Search for "WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers" or another similar plugin.

    • Click Install Now and then Activate.

      tip

      If you prefer not to use a plugin, you can manually add the code snippets to your theme's header.php and footer.php files. See the basic installation guide for instructions.

  2. Add the Biel.ai styles and scripts:

    • Navigate to Settings > Insert Headers and Footers (or the relevant plugin settings page).

    • In the Scripts in Header section, add the following code:

      <!-- Initialize the Biel.AI chat widget -->
      <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/biel-search/dist/biel-search/biel-search.css">
      <script type="module" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/biel-search/dist/biel-search/biel-search.esm.js"></script>

    • Click the Save button to apply the changes.

  3. Insert the chatbot before the closing body tag:

    • In the same plugin settings, locate the Scripts in Footer section.

    • Add the following snippet:

      <biel-button project="<YOUR_PROJECT_ID>" 
          header-title="Biel.ai chatbot"
          button-position="bottom-right"
          modal-position="bottom-right"
          button-style="dark">
              Ask AI
      </biel-button>

      Replace <YOUR_PROJECT_ID> with your project's ID from the Biel.ai dashboard.

    • Click the Save button to apply the changes.

  4. Visit your WordPress website in a web browser to ensure the chatbot is visible and operational.

Next steps​

For more about customization and additional features exploration, check out the customization section.

Need assistance? We're here to help! Reach out to us at Biel.ai Support.