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CSS Customization

Advanced CSS customization for the PocketPing widget.

Visual Widget Builder

For a visual customizer with live preview and code generation, use the Widget Builder page.

Customize the look and feel of the PocketPing widget to match your brand.

Color Theming​

Primary Color​

The primary color affects the header, send button, and visitor message bubbles:

PocketPing.init({
  projectId: 'proj_xxx',
  primaryColor: '#6366f1', // Indigo
});

Theme Mode​

Control light/dark mode:

PocketPing.init({
  projectId: 'proj_xxx',
  theme: 'auto', // 'light' | 'dark' | 'auto'
});
  • 'light' - Always use light theme
  • 'dark' - Always use dark theme
  • 'auto' - Follow system preference

CSS Custom Properties​

For advanced customization, override CSS variables:

:root {
  --pocketping-primary: #6366f1;
  --pocketping-primary-hover: #4f46e5;
  --pocketping-text: #1f2937;
  --pocketping-text-muted: #6b7280;
  --pocketping-bg: #ffffff;
  --pocketping-bg-secondary: #f9fafb;
  --pocketping-border: #e5e7eb;
  --pocketping-radius: 12px;
  --pocketping-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
}

/* Dark mode */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root {
    --pocketping-text: #f9fafb;
    --pocketping-text-muted: #9ca3af;
    --pocketping-bg: #1f2937;
    --pocketping-bg-secondary: #111827;
    --pocketping-border: #374151;
  }
}

Widget Size​

Adjust the widget dimensions:

#pocketping-widget {
  --pocketping-width: 380px;
  --pocketping-height: 600px;
  --pocketping-button-size: 60px;
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  #pocketping-widget {
    --pocketping-width: 100%;
    --pocketping-height: 100%;
  }
}

Custom Launcher Button​

Change the launcher icon​

Use toggleIcon to swap the floating button's icon. Pass one of the built-in keywords ('chat', 'message', 'help') or your own icon URL / SVG string:

PocketPing.init({
  projectId: 'proj_xxx',
  toggleIcon: 'help', // 'chat' | 'message' | 'help' | a custom URL/SVG string
});

Trigger the chat from your own element​

You can also open the widget programmatically from any element on your page:

document.getElementById('my-chat-button').addEventListener('click', () => {
  PocketPing.open();
});

Positioning​

Corner Position​

PocketPing.init({
  projectId: 'proj_xxx',
  position: 'bottom-left', // 'bottom-right' | 'bottom-left'
});

Custom Offset​

#pocketping-widget {
  --pocketping-offset-x: 20px;
  --pocketping-offset-y: 20px;
}

Branding​

Operator Info​

PocketPing.init({
  projectId: 'proj_xxx',
  operatorName: 'Acme Support',
  operatorAvatar: 'https://example.com/avatar.png',
});
PocketPing.init({
  projectId: 'proj_xxx',
  logoUrl: 'https://example.com/logo.svg',
});

Animations​

Disable animations for accessibility:

#pocketping-widget {
  --pocketping-transition: none;
}

/* Or respect user preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #pocketping-widget {
    --pocketping-transition: none;
  }
}

Z-Index​

If the widget conflicts with other elements:

#pocketping-widget {
  z-index: 99999;
}

Examples​

Minimal Style​

PocketPing.init({
  projectId: 'proj_xxx',
  primaryColor: '#000000',
  operatorName: 'Help',
});

Colorful Brand​

PocketPing.init({
  projectId: 'proj_xxx',
  primaryColor: '#ec4899', // Pink
  operatorName: 'Support Team',
  operatorAvatar: 'https://example.com/team.png',
  welcomeMessage: 'Hey! 👋 How can we help?',
});

Next Steps​