Real-time messaging
Messages, reactions, deletions, typing indicators, read receipts, and online status update live without page refreshes.
Midway
Midway is real-time member chat for Memberstack-powered Webflow sites, with DMs, voice notes, replies, reactions, and file attachments in one iframe embed.
Member chat for Memberstack sites
Midway adds member-to-member chat to Webflow sites that already use Memberstack for authentication. It runs as a single iframe embed and ties conversations to existing member accounts.
The core purpose is to provide real-time messaging without requiring a separate backend, SDK, or second login system.
What ships with Midway
Direct messages and chat requests
Members can DM each other directly or send a request first, so new conversations can be approved before they start.
Voice notes and attachments
Members can record voice notes in the browser and attach images or files from the composer.
Replies and reactions
Any message can be quoted inline in a reply, and messages can receive emoji reactions while the thread stays readable.
Member-aware conversation model
Conversations are tied to real Memberstack accounts, so names, avatars, and profiles stay in sync with the site’s member list.
Customization and embedding
Projects can set a logo, name, accent colour, and embed dimensions, then install the chat with one iframe and script tag.
Common ways it is used
Member communities on Webflow
Add private member-to-member chat for communities that already authenticate through Memberstack, without building chat infrastructure from scratch.
Coaching or membership programs
Let clients or members message each other, share quick updates, and use voice notes in a branded space tied to their existing accounts.
Course or cohort sites
Give learners a direct way to ask questions, respond in threads, and exchange files or voice notes inside the site experience.
Agency-built client portals
Use separate projects per site and keep each client’s chat branded to that site while managing them from one dashboard.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Works with Memberstack accounts, so members use the identity they already have.
- No backend is required on the site owner’s side; Midway handles message delivery, storage, and the auth bridge.
- The embed is simple to install on Webflow or any page that accepts HTML.
- The feature set covers the full chat loop: direct messages, replies, reactions, read receipts, and voice notes.
- Branding can be adjusted with project-level logo, name, accent colour, and embed size settings.
Cons
- It is built for Memberstack-powered Webflow sites, so it is not a general-purpose chat product.
- The Free plan includes a visible Midway badge, and higher branding control is tied to paid plans.
- Attachment storage is limited per project and files older than 90 days are automatically removed.
FAQ
Does Midway require a separate backend?
No. Midway hosts message delivery, storage, and the auth bridge to Memberstack.
Can members start chats with people they have not messaged before?
Yes. Midway includes chat requests so members can accept or decline new conversations.
Can people block other members?
Yes. Blocking is built in, and blocked accounts cannot send DMs or chat requests.
How are deleted messages handled?
Messages soft-delete. The message bubble is removed, but the surrounding replies and reactions remain readable.
What platforms does it fit?
It is designed for Memberstack-powered Webflow sites and embeds as a single iframe/script setup.
Quick Facts
- Product
- Midway
- Category
- Member chat
- Primary platform
- Webflow with Memberstack
- Auth model
- Memberstack-native
- Install
- Single iframe embed
- Source domain
- midwaychat.app
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