Instagram chat template
If you're looking to build a modern, sleek chat experience like Instagram's Direct Messages, this template is a great starting point. It includes real-time messaging, media sharing (photos, videos, and voice messages), reactions, and message read receipts, ensuring a seamless, social-friendly chat experience.
Perfect for social networks, creator platforms, or apps that bring communities together through sleek messaging features.
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Features
Out-of-the-box, this template includes:
Typing Indicators
Help users know when someone is actively composing a response
Thread Conversation & Replies
Allow users to create threaded replies for structured and organized discussions within a chat.
Photos, Video & File Sharing
Enable users to send and receive images, videos, and files seamlessly within conversations.
Notification
Keep users informed with real-time alerts about messages, mentions, calls, and updates.
Message Read Receipts
Indicate when a recipient has read a sent message, ensuring better communication clarity.
Voice notes
Allow users to send recorded voice messages for more expressive and hands-free communication.
User Block/reporting
Allow users to block or report others for inappropriate behavior or harassment.
User & Friends Presence
Display real-time online/offline status for users and their friends.
Voice and Video Calling
Support both audio and video calls for seamless real-time communication.
Screens
This template comes pre-configured with:
Conversations list
A home screen with tabs for chats, groups, and calls, plus search and notification badges.
Chat
A messaging interface with message history, input field, media sharing, and read receipts.
Users
A searchable list of users showing profile pictures, online/offline status, and quick actions.
Groups
A screen for group chats with member tags, last message previews, and group settings.
Voice Call
A simple layout with call timer, mute/speaker controls, and user details.
Video Call
A video-focused interface with call timer, video streams, and basic controls.
How to use the template?
Follow these instructions to tailor the template to your needs:
STEP 01
Click the “Use this template” button.
STEP 02
Sign up or log in to your CometChat account.
STEP 03
Customize the template: Change colors, fonts, and branding. Enable/disable features like read receipts or file sharing.
STEP 04
Preview the live chat experience directly in the builder.
STEP 05
Download the generated code or deploy it directly to your app’s environment.
For detailed instructions, check out our documentation or integration guide.
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