Add live chat to Carrd. DeskCrew support widget
DeskCrew adds live chat and ticketing to a Carrd one-pager with a single hidden Embed element. Paste the snippet, set Style to Hidden → Head, publish.
One paste on Carrd
One script tag. No build step, no package to maintain, nothing that can break on a platform update. The exact steps are below.
AI drafts, humans approve
The AI drafts replies grounded in the knowledge base you publish, and every draft waits in an approval queue until a human sends it.
Every conversation is a ticket
Widget chats, emails, and board posts land in one dashboard with full history; visitors who leave get their answer by email.
Free plan, no card
The free plan includes the chat widget, a public knowledge base, and ticketing. Start free and upgrade only when you outgrow it.
How to install DeskCrew on Carrd
In the Carrd editor, click “+” (Add Element) and choose Embed.
Set Type to Code and paste the DeskCrew widget snippet into the Code field.
Set Style to Hidden with placement Head. The widget is script-only, so nothing visible is added to your layout.
Publish your site. The chat bubble appears; your real key and board slug are on the DeskCrew dashboard’s Install page.
<script src="https://deskcrew.io/desk.js" data-key="pub_YOUR_KEY" data-board="your-board" defer></script>
pub_YOUR_KEY and your-board are placeholders. Your real widget key and board slug are in your DeskCrew dashboard under Install (free signup, no card).
Note: Carrd allows the Embed element on Pro Standard plans and higher. Free and Pro Lite sites can’t embed custom code.
DeskCrew vs the usual suspects
| DeskCrew | Tidio | Crisp | Zendesk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes. Free plan, no card | Yes (limited) | Yes (basic) | Free trial only |
| AI included | Yes. AI drafts on every plan, human-approved | Paid add-on | Higher plans | Paid add-on |
| Setup | About 2 minutes. One script tag or plugin | Minutes. Script tag | Minutes. Script tag | Longer. Full workspace setup |
| Price floor | $0 free plan · paid from $29/mo | Free plan; paid tiers above | Free plan; paid tiers above | Per-agent pricing, no free plan |
Competitor cells generalize their public pricing pages. Always check current plans.
DeskCrew has a free plan with no card. Chat widget, public knowledge base, and ticketing included. Every new workspace starts with full Team features free for 14 days, and paid plans start at $29/mo. Full details on the pricing page.
FAQ. add live chat to Carrd
How do I add live chat to a Carrd site?
Add an Embed element, set Type to Code, paste the DeskCrew script tag, set Style to Hidden with placement Head, and publish. The chat bubble appears on your one-pager, about two minutes.
Does Carrd allow custom code?
Yes. Via the Embed element, which can insert HTML, CSS, and JavaScript inline or hidden in the head/body. It requires a Pro Standard plan or higher; Pro Lite doesn’t include embeds.
Which Carrd plan do I need for a chat widget?
Pro Standard or higher, that is the tier where Carrd unlocks the Embed element for custom code. The DeskCrew widget itself is free.
Can a one-page Carrd site really have a helpdesk?
Yes. The widget carries the whole support surface: visitors chat, browse your knowledge base, and leave feedback from the bubble, and every conversation becomes a ticket in your DeskCrew dashboard.
Will the widget mess up my Carrd layout?
No. With Style set to Hidden the Embed element adds nothing visible to your layout, and the widget draws in its own Shadow DOM, so its styles can’t touch yours.
Where do chats from my Carrd site go?
Every conversation becomes a ticket in your DeskCrew dashboard. The AI drafts a reply grounded in your knowledge base, a human approves it, and visitors who already left get the answer by email.