Realtime WebSocket Community Chat Script with XP & Moderation

NoraPush - A Focused, Noise-Free Realtime Community Chat

NoraPush Chat is a modern, ultra-fast, and highly engaging community chat application designed to bring people together without the noise. It delivers lightning-fast, zero-reload messaging, making it the perfect self-hosted alternative to Discord or Slack for niche communities, creators, and businesses.

IMPORTANT: Realtime Requirement

Third-Party Provider Required: Please note that to enable the realtime chat functionality, a third-party account with NoraPush (https://norapush.com) is required. Once you register and create an app, simply paste your API keys into your Admin Settings to activate the live WebSocket system.

Key Features

True Realtime Chat: Powered by WebSockets via third-party integration for instant message delivery without any page reloads.

Comprehensive Admin Panel: Manage your entire platform directly from the UI. Easily customize site settings, manage users, and adjust configurations.

Admin Broadcasts (Global Messages): Send instant system-wide announcements or broadcast messages to all rooms and users at once.

Direct & Private Messages (DMs): Start secure, private, one-on-one conversations directly from any user profile.

Gamification, Badge & Level System: Keep your members active! Users automatically earn XP, unlock levels, and display custom badges just by chatting.

Pre-Configured Chat Rooms: Start with built-in rooms (News, Lobby, General, Tech Talk, Love) and watch your community grow.

Highly Customizable Profiles: Users can showcase their level, XP progress, custom badges, and customize their "About Me" status.

Robust Moderation Tools: Full control right from the UI. Easily report, mute, ban, or permanently delete users in seconds.

Rich Media Support: Seamless image uploads with progress indicators and instant image expansion previews.

Responsive 3-Column UI: Clean, modern, and fully optimized desktop and mobile layouts.

GDPR & Privacy Ready: Built-in cookie notices, terms of service, and privacy policy templates.

Technical Stack & Requirements

Backend: PHP & WebSocket Infrastructure (highly optimized, requiring a third-party WebSocket provider)

Frontend: Clean HTML5, CSS3, and Vanilla JavaScript (fully responsive)

Database: SQL-compliant database structure included for easy setup

What's Included in the Package?

Full Source Code (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS)

Database SQL installation file (db.sql)

Step-by-step Installation & Setup Guide

Lifetime updates and customer support