WordPress

Add a video popup to WordPress in 2 minutes.

One script tag. No plugin to install. Works with WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, and any theme.

heyly.io is the simplest way to add a video greeting to a WordPress site. You don't need a plugin, you don't need a developer, and you don't need to touch your theme files (though you can). The widget weighs under 30KB and loads async — it won't slow your site. Below: a 4-step setup guide.

Last updated: May 2026 · by Riin Aas, founder of heyly.io

4 steps

How to add a video popup to WordPress

  1. 1Sign up at heyly.io.
    Free forever for one site. No credit card. heyly.io/signup
  2. 2Record your video greeting.
    Click record in your browser. Talk for 30 seconds — who you are, what you do, what they should click next. Don't aim for polish — real beats polished.
  3. 3Configure up to 5 action buttons.
    Common picks: Book a call (Calendly link), WhatsApp me, See pricing, Email me, Follow on LinkedIn. For WooCommerce stores: Shop, Best sellers, Track my order.
  4. 4Paste the script tag into WordPress.
    Copy the one-line script from heyly.io. Three places it can go:
    • Easiest: Install the Insert Headers and Footers plugin. Paste the script in the “Scripts in Footer” box. Save.
    • Direct: Appearance → Theme File Editor → footer.php → paste before </body> tag.
    • Elementor / Divi: Site settings → Custom Code → Footer.
    That's it. Refresh your site. You should see the bubble in the corner.
WooCommerce

Using heyly.io with WooCommerce

Where it appears: Every page including product pages, shop, cart, and checkout. The bubble plays once per visitor session — it won't loop on every page.

Common WooCommerce setup: Homepage greeting introduces the founder (“Hi, I'm Riin, here's what makes our products different”). Product pages can show a product-specific video on Pro plan (Pro lets you assign different videos per page).

Action buttons for stores: Skip “Book a call” — instead use Shop best sellers, Track my order, WhatsApp for questions, Email me.

Conversion benefit: Visitors who see a founder face on a small-brand product page convert higher than those who land on a faceless catalog. This is especially true for handmade, sustainable, or niche e-commerce — where the founder's story IS the differentiator.

FAQ

WordPress + heyly.io: common questions

Do I need a WordPress plugin to use heyly.io?

No. heyly.io is a one-line JavaScript snippet — you paste it into your site's HTML (or use any header/footer plugin) and it works. No PHP plugin to install, no version compatibility to worry about, no security surface. The widget loads async from a CDN.

Where exactly do I paste the script tag in WordPress?

Three common spots: (1) Appearance → Theme File Editor → footer.php, paste before </body>. (2) A header/footer plugin like Insert Headers and Footers — paste in the “Scripts in Footer” box. (3) If you use Elementor or Divi, both have a “Custom Code” section in site settings — paste in the footer slot.

Does heyly.io work with WooCommerce?

Yes. The widget appears on every page including product pages, cart, and checkout. Many small WooCommerce stores use heyly.io specifically on product pages to add a “founder hello” before the visitor adds to cart. The script is under 30KB and async-loaded so it doesn't slow checkout.

Will heyly.io slow my WordPress site?

No. The widget is under 30KB and loads asynchronously after the rest of your page renders. That's about the weight of a small logo image. Compare to a typical chat widget (200KB+) or a YouTube embed (500KB+). Page speed is something we actively measure — slowing your site would hurt your SEO and conversion.

Can I show different videos on different WordPress pages?

Yes — on the Pro plan, you can configure up to 3 different videos and assign them per page or per page type. A common setup: one greeting on the homepage, a different one on product/service pages, a third on the contact page.

What about Elementor / Divi / Gutenberg / Bricks?

All work. heyly.io is theme-agnostic — it works on any WordPress site regardless of page builder, because it's a script tag in the footer, not a widget that needs theme integration. We've tested with Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Gutenberg, and stock themes like Twenty Twenty-Four.

Is heyly.io GDPR-compliant for EU WordPress sites?

Yes. heyly.io is built in the EU (Estonia), data is stored in EU regions, and we don't set marketing cookies on the widget. If you use a consent banner (we recommend it), heyly.io waits for visitor consent before loading. The Free plan also doesn't require visitor accounts or tracking beyond anonymous view counts.

Do you have an official WordPress plugin?

A native WordPress plugin is in development for 2026 — it'll wrap the existing script tag and add a settings page inside WP admin. Until then, the script-tag method is the official install path and works perfectly.

Ready to add a video popup to your WordPress site?

2 minutes to record. 30 seconds to install. No plugin required.

heyly.io is free forever for one site. No credit card. Upgrade to Pro when you want more videos.

We use a small amount of browser storage and basic analytics to remember whether you've seen the video greeting and to count widget loads. No third-party trackers, no profiles. Read more.