Feature Request Form Widget - Let Users Vote
Learn how to add feature requests functionality to your website or app with Boost Toad. No backend setup required.
Want to add feature requests 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 feature requests to any website or app. No backend, no database, no complex setup.
Why Boost Toad for feature requests?
β‘ 5-Minute Setup Add a script tag. That's literally it. No npm packages, no build configuration, no backend.
π― Built for feature requests Everything you need for feature requests is included:
- βVoting system for popular requests
- βOrganize by status (planned, in progress, shipped)
- βPublic roadmap to share with users
- βEmail updates when you ship features
π Works Everywhere React, Vue, WordPress, static HTML - doesn't matter. If you can add a script tag, Boost Toad works.
How to Add feature requests 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 feature requests
From your Boost Toad dashboard:
- βEnable feature requests (enabled by default)
- βTurn on public roadmap if you want users to see status
- βEnable voting so users can upvote ideas
- βSet notification preferences
That's it! Your users can now request features.
Feature requests 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
βΈ2. Respond Quickly
Feature requests show what users care about:
- βReview requests weekly
- βVote on ideas internally
- βUpdate status publicly (planned, in progress, shipped)
- βNotify users when you ship their idea
βΈ3. Use the Data
feature requests data is gold. Actually use it:
- βBuild what users actually want
- βAvoid wasting time on unused features
- βShow users you're listening
- βCreate a public roadmap to set expectations
Advanced Features
βΈTeam Collaboration
Invite your team to view and manage feature requests:
- 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 request features:
- 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 feature requests 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?
