Chat Bubble Component
A semantic, accessible chat bubble component built with Tailwind CSS. Display conversation threads and messaging UIs with start and end alignment. Supports avatars, timestamps, message status indicators, and color variants for realistic, accessible chat interfaces and messaging features.
Chat components display conversational messages in a readable, organized format. Built with semantic HTML and flexible layouts, chat bubbles represent both user and system messages. The Frutjam chat system supports multiple colors, alignments, and stylesโideal for messaging interfaces, customer support panels, and conversational UI.
| Class | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| chat | Base | Wrapper for a single chat message row |
| chat-bubble | Modifier | Styled message bubble |
| chat-avatar | Modifier | Avatar displayed alongside the message |
| chat-header | Modifier | Sender name or metadata above the bubble |
| chat-footer | Modifier | Timestamp or status below the bubble |
| chat-start | Modifier | Aligns bubble to the left (incoming message) |
| chat-end | Modifier | Aligns bubble to the right (outgoing message) |
| chat-xs | Size | Extra small |
| chat-sm | Size | Small |
| chat-md | Size | Medium (default) |
| chat-lg | Size | Large |
| chat-xl | Size | Extra large |
| chat-bubble-primary | Color | Primary theme color bubble |
| chat-bubble-secondary | Color | Secondary theme color bubble |
| chat-bubble-accent | Color | Accent theme color bubble |
| chat-bubble-neutral | Color | Neutral theme color bubble |
| chat-bubble-info | Color | Info semantic color bubble |
| chat-bubble-success | Color | Success semantic color bubble |
| chat-bubble-warning | Color | Warning semantic color bubble |
| chat-bubble-error | Color | Error semantic color bubble |
Basic Usage
Hello! How are you?
I'm doing great, thanks!
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | <div class="chat chat-start"> <div class="chat-bubble">Hello! How are you?</div> </div> <div class="chat chat-end"> <div class="chat-bubble">I'm doing great, thanks!</div> </div> |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | <div className="chat chat-start"> <div className="chat-bubble">Hello! How are you?</div> </div> <div className="chat chat-end"> <div className="chat-bubble">I'm doing great, thanks!</div> </div> |
Chat with Avatar
Hello!
Hi there!
html
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 | <div class="chat chat-start"> <div class="chat-avatar avatar"> <div class="w-10 rounded-full bg-primary"></div> </div> <div class="chat-bubble">Hello!</div> </div> <div class="chat chat-end"> <div class="chat-avatar avatar"> <div class="w-10 rounded-full bg-secondary"></div> </div> <div class="chat-bubble">Hi there!</div> </div> |
Chat Sizes
Small message
Medium message
Large message
html
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 | <div class="chat chat-start chat-sm"> <div class="chat-bubble">Small message</div> </div> <div class="chat chat-start chat-md"> <div class="chat-bubble">Medium message</div> </div> <div class="chat chat-start chat-lg"> <div class="chat-bubble">Large message</div> </div> |
Chat Styles
Default style
Primary message
Secondary message
Accent message
html
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 | <div class="chat chat-start"> <div class="chat-bubble">Default style</div> </div> <div class="chat chat-start"> <div class="chat-bubble chat-bubble-primary">Primary message</div> </div> <div class="chat chat-start"> <div class="chat-bubble chat-bubble-secondary">Secondary message</div> </div> <div class="chat chat-start"> <div class="chat-bubble chat-bubble-accent">Accent message</div> </div> |
Chat Header and Footer
John
Thanks! I'm looking forward to it.
You
I'll see you tomorrow!
html
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 | <div class="chat chat-start"> <div class="chat-header">John</div> <div class="chat-bubble">Thanks! I'm looking forward to it.</div> <time class="text-xs opacity-50">12:45</time> </div> <div class="chat chat-end"> <div class="chat-header">You</div> <div class="chat-bubble">I'll see you tomorrow!</div> <time class="text-xs opacity-50">12:46</time> </div> |
Conversation Thread
Hello! How can I help?
I need help with my order
I'd be happy to assist you!
html
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 | <div> <div class="chat chat-start"> <div class="chat-avatar avatar"> <div class="w-10 rounded-full bg-primary"></div> </div> <div class="chat-bubble">Hello! How can I help?</div> </div> <div class="chat chat-end"> <div class="chat-avatar avatar"> <div class="w-10 rounded-full bg-secondary"></div> </div> <div class="chat-bubble">I need help with my order</div> </div> <div class="chat chat-start"> <div class="chat-avatar avatar"> <div class="w-10 rounded-full bg-primary"></div> </div> <div class="chat-bubble">I'd be happy to assist you!</div> </div> </div> |