
What you will do in this guide
Step 1. Copy your Oscar Chat code
- Copy the Oscar Chat JavaScript snippet from your Oscar Chat dashboard.
- You will paste this code into your Shopify theme footer.
Step 2. Log in to Shopify
- Sign in to your Shopify admin panel.
- From the left menu, go to Online Store under Sales Channels.
Step 3. Open the theme code editor
- In the Themes section, find your active theme.
- Click the ellipsis (⋯) next to it.
- Select Edit code.
Step 4. Find footer.liquid
- In the left sidebar, open the Sections folder.
- Click footer.liquid.
- This file controls everything that loads in the footer across your store.
Step 5. Insert the Oscar Chat code
- Scroll to the bottom of
footer.liquid. - Paste your Oscar Chat code at the end of the file.
<!-- Oscar Chat -->
<script>
/* Paste your Oscar Chat snippet here */
</script>
Step 6. Save changes
- Click Save in the top-right corner.
- Open your storefront in a new tab and refresh the page.
Why use footer.liquid
Installing Oscar Chat in footer.liquid is a practical choice for most Shopify themes. It loads after page content, keeps checkout and performance safe, and is a one-time install across the entire store.
- The chatbot loads after page content
- No impact on page speed or checkout flow
- One-time install across the entire store
Quick troubleshooting
- Make sure you edited the published theme (not just a duplicate).
- Confirm the code is at the bottom of
footer.liquid. - Disable ad blockers and refresh the page.
- Clear cache or test in an incognito window.