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Mini Widgets

Better Messages provides mini widgets fixed to the bottom of the screen, giving users quick access to their conversations and contacts from anywhere on the site.

How it works​

Mini widgets are small panels anchored to the bottom of the browser window that remain visible as users browse your website. They provide quick access to conversations, friends lists, and group lists without navigating to the main messaging page. Each widget type can be independently enabled and restricted by user role.

Key capabilities​

  • Mini Threads — Compact list of recent conversations with unread counts
  • Mini Friends — List of friends with online status (requires BuddyPress, Ultimate Member, or PeepSo)
  • Mini Groups — List of groups with quick access to group conversations
  • Close button for each widget
  • Role-based visibility restrictions
  • Works alongside other page content
note

Mini Chats (popup chat windows) and Combined Mini Chat widget require the WebSocket version.

How to enable​

Navigate to WP Admin → Better Messages → Settings → Mini Widgets.

  • Mini Threads — Enable the conversations list widget
  • Mini Friends — Enable the friends list widget (available with BuddyPress, Ultimate Member, or PeepSo)
  • Mini Groups — Enable the groups list widget
  • Close Button — Show a close button on mini widgets
  • Restrict by Roles — Hide specific widgets for certain user roles