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How to build a real-time presence tracker with the Liveblocks plugin for Bubble

Learn how to create a real-time activity tracker with user avatars in your Bubble app using the Liveblocks plugin. This step-by-step guide will walk you through setting up the presence element to display which users are currently active on the page.

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I’m excited to share a new how-to guide on using our Liveblocks plugin for Bubble! This tutorial showcases the presence element which lets you track who’s on a page and enables real-time collaboration with features like:
  • Activity indicators: Show which users are currently active or idle.
  • Online statuses: Display whether users are online, offline, or away.
  • Collaborative editing indicators: Highlight when multiple users are viewing the same document or page.
Whether you're building collaborative tools or adding real-time interactions, this guide walks you through setting up the presence element in your app.
 
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What’s Inside?

In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to:
  • Set up a simple database: Add user profiles and data to track presence.
  • Design the app layout: Build a user-friendly interface to display who’s online.
  • Add workflows: Create androoms to manage presence.
You can also explore the full tutorial demo editor here or try the live demo.
For the complete guide, check it out here:
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! I'd love to hear your feedback or thoughts on new features you'd like to see. Send a note.

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