Real-Time Chat for DNN
dnnCHAT Module
Open‑source SignalR-based chat module for DNN 7.1+, with DAL2 logging and room support.
The dnnCHAT Module (formerly SignalRChat) is a simple, open-source chat interface that integrates into your DotNetNuke site. It supports real-time chatting with room-based interaction and logs conversations in the database using DAL2.
Note: This module is no longer maintained or officially supported. As of September 2020, it’s still functional on DNN.
Module Features
What dnnCHAT offers
DAL2 Chat Logging
Logs connections and all messages to the DNN database.
Change Nicknames
Use /nick to update your display name on the fly.
Chat Rooms Support
Create or join rooms via /join RoomName commands.
Anonymous & Logged-in Users
Auto‑nicknames for guests; display name for registered users.
Mention Notifications
Mention your nick to highlight messages in CSS.
Admin Tools & Archives
Admins can delete messages; archived chats accessible via built-in page.
- Latest Release: V03.00.00
- Compatibility: DNN 7.1+ (DNN 9 compatible)
- Source Code: GitHub repo
- Maintenance Status: No longer maintained (as of Sept 2020).
Add live chat to your DNN site
Download the module or get custom development and support.