Show offline message without hiding chat widget
Problem
When offline hours are configured, the chat widget is completely removed, preventing customers from initiating conversations during those times.
Request
Keep the chat widget visible during offline hours but display a message indicating agents are offline, so customers can still start conversations and receive replies later.
We don't provide chat support, we operate mainly through email. However, we use a chat that has an offline agent which allows folks to reach out to us directly from the product at any time of the day and we respond to their questions via email. Having this included in the email software we use would be helpful to have for better data points from customers using this feature.
24 hr coverage, especially for businesses with global customer bases has become expected, this would be a great feature
This would be really helpful. In addition, it would be great if a rule could divert to the offline/after-hours chatbot if there are no agents available/online.
This is a great idea and would like to add the following:
- possibility for a business hours chatbot and an after hours chatbot based on online/offline chat