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Chat Box

Display your chat on stream and get sound notifications for new messages.

Streamer on the left side of the screen with Chat Box widget and chatters on the right side
Screenshot of stream chat with bounding box

Help viewers keep up with the convo

Help viewers keep up when you multistream by showing chat from Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Kick, Trovo, and X (Twitter) together on your stream.

Posting your VODs and clips? The Chat Box overlay lets viewers that can't watch live keep up with the conversation.

Chat notification settings

Never miss another chat

Gone are the days of missing chat messages! Get a sound notification when you have a new message.

Choose how long of a break between messages is required before a new chat will trigger a notification.

Chat Box widget with emotes and custom design

Customize your on-stream chat

You're in control of how your chat shows up on stream with tons of customization options.

Choose which platforms you want to display chat for, which emotes to include (Better TTV, FrankerFaceZ, and 7TV supported), how long messages stay on stream, and more.

Kevin streaming Fortnite with Chat Box widget on screen

Match chat to your overlays and alerts

Customize the look and feel of your Chat Box with pre-built styles and custom fonts and colors.

Browse the widget theme library for hundreds of themes designed by professional artists featuring matching stream overlays and alerts.

Need even more control? Customize further with HTML, CSS, and JS.

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Chat Box widget in Streamlabs Desktop

How to use Chat Box

Customize your Chat Box, then add the Chat Box source to your Streamlabs Desktop stream with a single click.

Using OBS or another tool? Install in seconds with the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS or use as a Browser Source.

Check out our guide for step-by-step instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Streamlabs Chat Box widget?

Chat Box is a widget that displays your stream's chat as an overlay on your scene helping viewers keep up with the conversation and improving your VODs for those who can't catch you live.

Which streaming platforms does Chat Box support?

Chat Box supports Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Kick, Trovo, and X (Twitter), and can display chat from multiple platforms together when you multistream.

How do Chat Notifications work?

Chat Notifications play a sound when you receive a new message after a break in chat activity. You can choose how long of a break between messages is required before a new chat triggers a notification.

Can I customize how the Chat Box looks on my stream?

Yes! You can customize the look and feel of Chat Box with pre-built styles, custom fonts and colors, and more. You can also choose from hundreds themes from professional designers in the Streamlabs Library.

How do I add Chat Box to Streamlabs Desktop?

Add the Chat Box source to your Streamlabs Desktop stream with a single click from the sources menu.

Does Chat Box work with OBS?

Yes. You can install Chat Box in seconds with the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS or grab the URL from your Dashboard and use it as a browser source.

What emote platforms are supported in Chat Box?

Streamlabs Chat Box supports Better TTV, FrankerFaceZ, and 7TV emotes in addition to native platform emotes.

Can I customize Chat Box with code?

Absolutely! If you need more control beyond the standard customization options, you can customize further with HTML, CSS, and JS.

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