How to build live user presence indicators for gaming apps in Bubble

Learn how to build live user presence indicators for gaming apps with Bubble and the Liveblocks plugin in this guide.

How to build live user presence indicators for gaming apps in Bubble
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Learn how to use the Liveblocks plugin for Bubble by Lunch Pail Labs to build live user presence indicators for gaming apps in your Bubble app!

 
If you’ve ever wanted to add live user presence indicators to your gaming app in Bubble, you’re in the right place. This tutorial will walk you through building a system for tracking real-time user activity, enabling features like:
➡️ Player activity indicators: See which players are online, active, or idle. ➡️ Live matchmaking status: Know when users are available for matchmaking or in a game. ➡️ Team collaboration indicators: Highlight when multiple players are interacting in the same game session or lobby.
Whether you're building a multiplayer game or adding real-time interactions to your gaming platform, this guide will help you implement live user presence tracking in your Bubble app.

What’s Inside?

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In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to:
  • Set up a user database: Add user profiles, including usernames and avatars, to track who’s present in the app.
  • Authorize users with Liveblocks: Enable users to join the real-time session by authorizing them with Liveblocks.
  • Design a live avatar stack: Build an avatar stack that updates in real time to show which users are active.
  • Create room workflows: Set up workflows that allow users to create and join rooms, managing their presence within the app.
 
You can also explore the full tutorial demo editor here or try the live demo.
For more details, check out the full guide and explore additional resources to help you get the most out of the Liveblocks plugin.
Stay tuned for more tutorials and updates as we continue to expand the capabilities of real-time collaboration in Bubble.
 

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Lola

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