Getting started
This guide will help you get started with building real-time collaborative features like presence and live cursors in your Bubble app.
What is Liveblocks?
Liveblocks is a platform that allows users to add collaborative features to their products, such as comments, notifications, and real-time APIs. This free Liveblocks plugin is maintained by Lunch Pail Labs, this plugin integrates a small portion of what’s possible with Liveblocks.
Feature Overview
The free version provides everything you need for core video and audio calls, while the PLUS version unlocks more advanced features.
| Feature | Free Version | PLUS Version |
|---|---|---|
| Know who’s online with presence | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create live cursors and avatars | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create and Liveblock rooms | ✅ | ✅ |
| Broadcast custom events | ❌ | ✅ |
| Create and organize threads | ❌ | ✅ |
| Create and organize thread comments | ❌ | ✅ |
| Add and remove comment reactions | ❌ | ✅ |
| Manage inbox notifications | ❌ | ✅ |
| Storage | ❌ | coming soon |
Installation and Setup
You can install the free Liveblocks plugin from the Bubble Marketplace. The plus version is still in private beta send a note to gain access and early bird pricing. For detailed instructions on how to install and configure the Liveblocks plugin, check out the setup guide.
What Can You Build?
Here’s a quick overview of the core features you can build using Liveblocks in your Bubble app:
Real-Time Presence Tracker with Avatars
Allow users to see who is online, track when they join or leave, and display avatars in real-time.
Live Cursors
Show real-time cursor movements of users as they navigate the page, providing a collaborative visual experience.
Next Steps
Now that you’re set up, explore the plugin reference or get started with the how tos.