Bug Report Widget for Web Apps (Easy Setup)
Learn how to add bug reporting functionality to your website or app with Boost Toad. No backend setup required.
Want to add bug reporting to your website or app? You could spend weeks building a system from scratch - backend, database, forms, notifications, dashboard.
Or you could add one script tag and be done in 5 minutes.
Boost Toad is the fastest way to add bug reporting to any website or app. No backend, no database, no complex setup.
Why Boost Toad for bug reporting?
β‘ 5-Minute Setup Add a script tag. That's literally it. No npm packages, no build configuration, no backend.
π― Built for bug reporting Everything you need for bug reporting is included:
- βScreenshot capture for visual context
- βDevice/browser info automatically collected
- βPriority levels and status tracking
- βEmail notifications for new reports
π Works Everywhere React, Vue, WordPress, static HTML - doesn't matter. If you can add a script tag, Boost Toad works.
How to Add bug reporting to Your Site
βΈStep 1: Create Your Project
Sign up at boosttoad.com (free tier available) and create a new project.
βΈStep 2: Add the Widget
Copy this script and add it before </body> in your HTML:
<script src="https://boosttoad.com/api/widget/bundle?projectId=YOUR_PROJECT_ID" async></script>Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual project ID from the dashboard.
βΈStep 3: Customize for bug reporting
From your Boost Toad dashboard:
- βEnable bug reporting (enabled by default)
- βCustomize the bug report form fields
- βSet up email notifications for new bugs
- βChoose widget position and color
That's it! Your users can now report bugs.
Bug reporting Best Practices
βΈ1. Make It Easy to Find
Place the widget where users naturally look for help:
- βBottom-right corner (most common)
- βIn your navigation menu
- βOn product pages
- βEspecially visible in beta/testing environments
βΈ2. Respond Quickly
Users report bugs because they're blocked. Acknowledge reports quickly:
- βSet up email notifications
- βAdd to your bug tracking workflow
- βLet users know when bugs are fixed
βΈ3. Use the Data
bug reporting data is gold. Actually use it:
- βTrack which bugs affect the most users
- βIdentify patterns in error reports
- βPrioritize fixes based on impact
- βCelebrate when you squash critical bugs
Advanced Features
βΈTeam Collaboration
Invite your team to view and manage bug reporting:
- βDevelopers can see bug reports
- βProduct managers can prioritize features
- βSupport can respond to feedback
- βEveryone stays in sync
βΈEmail Notifications
Get notified when users report bugs:
- βReal-time email alerts
- βDaily/weekly digests
- βPer-project preferences
- βTeam-wide or individual notifications
Wrapping Up
Building great products means listening to your users. Boost Toad makes it easy to collect bug reporting without building infrastructure from scratch.
Start with the free tier and scale up as you grow. Your users are ready to give you feedbackβare you ready to listen?
