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Last updated: September 9, 2026

Surveys collect structured feedback from visitors — more detailed than the simple post-chat rating.

Survey Types

TypeDescriptionTypical Question
NPSNet Promoter Score"How likely are you to recommend us?" (0–10)
CSATCustomer Satisfaction"How satisfied are you with our support?" (1–5)
CustomFully configurableAny questions

Create a Survey

  1. Settings → Surveys → "New Survey"
  2. Fill in the fields:
FieldDescription
TitleInternal name (e.g., "NPS Q1 2026")
DescriptionOptional description
TypeNPS, CSAT, or Custom
Trigger EventWhen the survey is displayed
WidgetOptional: Only for a specific widget
  1. Add questions (see Question Types)
  2. Set status to "Active"

Survey Status

StatusMeaning
DraftIn progress, not displayed
ActiveDisplayed to visitors for matching events
PausedTemporarily deactivated
ArchivedCompleted, only available for evaluation

NPS Survey Quick Start

For an NPS survey, a single question is sufficient:

  1. New Survey → Type: NPS
  2. Add question:
    • Label: "How likely are you to recommend us?"
    • Type: Scale
    • Options: {"min": 0, "max": 10, "min_label": "Very unlikely", "max_label": "Very likely"}
  3. Optional: Second question (text): "What can we improve?"
  4. Trigger: conversation_closed
  5. Activate

CSAT Survey Quick Start

  1. New Survey → Type: CSAT
  2. Add question:
    • Label: "How satisfied are you with our support?"
    • Type: Rating
    • Options: {"max": 5}
  3. Trigger: conversation_closed
  4. Activate
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