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Add the GoHighLevel Live Chat Widget to a WordPress Website
By Marnix Geerkens. Published 2021-02-11. Updated 2026-06-02.
Installing the GoHighLevel live chat widget on a WordPress site takes about two minutes using the free LeadConnector plugin. Install the plugin, paste your GoHighLevel API key, enable the chat widget toggle, and save. The widget appears on every page of the WordPress site without touching any theme files or custom code.
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Summary. This tutorial covers adding the GoHighLevel live chat widget to a WordPress website using the official LeadConnector plugin. It also requires configuring the widget appearance inside GoHighLevel first, then connecting the site to the correct location using an API key.
What you will learn
- Configure the chat widget appearance in GoHighLevel before installing
- Install and activate the LeadConnector plugin from the WordPress plugin directory
- Locate the GoHighLevel API key in the agency settings
- Connect the plugin to your GoHighLevel location using the API key
- Enable the chat widget from within the plugin settings
Steps
Configure the widget in GoHighLevel
In your GoHighLevel location, open the Chat Widget section. Work through the three configuration tabs to set the appearance, greeting text, and routing. Save your settings.
Install the LeadConnector plugin
Log in to your WordPress site, hover over Plugins in the left sidebar, and click Add New. Search for 'LeadConnector'. Click Install Now, then Activate.
Copy your API key from GoHighLevel
Go back to GoHighLevel, open Settings, and find the Company tab. Scroll down in the left-hand column until you see the API key. Copy it.
Connect the plugin and enable the widget
In WordPress, click the new LeadConnector item in the left sidebar. Paste the API key into the field provided, check the 'Enable Chat Widget' box, and click Pull and Save.
Verify the widget is live
Visit any page of the WordPress site. The live chat widget should appear in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the LeadConnector plugin free?
Yes, it is available at no cost in the WordPress plugin directory.
Does the widget appear on every WordPress page automatically?
Yes, enabling it in the plugin settings applies it site-wide.
What if I have multiple GoHighLevel locations? Which API key do I use?
Use the API key from the specific location whose widget and inbox you want connected.
Can I add the GoHighLevel chat widget to non-WordPress sites?
Yes, use the embed code method instead, pasting the script directly into the site's HTML.