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How to create a widget?

How to create a widget — step by step

If you prefer a written walkthrough, follow these steps:

  1. In your AnnounceKit dashboard, go to Widgets in the left navigation. You'll see a list of your existing widgets with their launcher type and open action.

  2. Click Create New Widget on the top right.

  3. Choose your launcher typeBadge (an unread counter attached to an element), Float (a floating button), Drawer (a tab on the screen edge), Line (an inline text line), or Embed (the feed embedded directly in your page) — and how it opens: as a popup, sidebar, or full feed.

  4. Configure the widget appearance — name, position, colors, and any targeting rules.

  5. Click Save, then copy the provided installation snippet and add it to your site's HTML, or use one of the available integrations (npm package, WordPress plugin, etc.).

  6. Once installed, your widget will appear on your site and display announcements from your project.

The Widgets page listing your widgets with their type and action

Need help with installation? Check out the Onboarding guide for a full setup walkthrough, or the Widget Setup & API documentation for the embed code details.

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