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Show HN: TownSquare, a tiny presence layer for websites

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Why This Matters

TownSquare introduces a simple, no-fuss presence layer for websites, enabling real-time interaction among visitors without requiring accounts or complex integrations. This fosters more engaging and lively online spaces, enhancing user experience and community building on the web.

Key Takeaways

Your website, but inhabited . The web is full of content but empty of people. TownSquare brings a little presence back. Visitors can see each other, say a few words, and share the same space. No accounts. No algorithms. Just the present. Add it to your site See it live ↓

Click, tap, or use ← → to move · Press T or tap your name to say something · Press J to jump and H to high-five with someone

Three small steps One snippet, and your page feels alive 1 Paste one snippet Drop a single <script> tag before </body>. No build step, no dependencies. 2 Visitors appear Visitors can see each other the moment they arrive. 3 They share the moment Move around, interact with the environment, say hello, and share the moment.

What people are saying Little moments, shared in real time “I haven't encountered something this fun and playful on the web in so long” “Yeah, I don't know why but I always start smiling seeing people chatting this way” “Thank you for making my coffee break interesting”

A growing world of public squares — registered TownSquares — on the map — messages exchanged — GitHub stars Connect your site and become part of a growing network of inhabited corners of the web. Explore the map →