Documentation - Open Guestbook

🚀 Getting Started

Open Guestbook is a headless guestbook solution that allows you to embed modern, customizable guestbooks on any website. There are three integration methods available:

Iframe Embed - Quick and easy integration for any site
JavaScript SDK - Full control with client-side integration
Self-hosted - Full server control with private deployment

Iframe Example

<iframe 
    src="https://api.openguestbook.tech/embed/guestbook?site_id=your-site-id" 
    class="w-full aspect-video border-0 rounded-lg" 
    allowfullscreen>
</iframe>

Replace your-site-id with your unique site identifier from the dashboard

Privacy Compliance

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

Automatic cookie consent banners for EU/US visitors
User opt-out options with one-click access
All user data stored with secure encryption at rest

Privacy Tools

Cookie Banner Settings

You can customize banner text and cookie consent duration in your privacy settings.

Anonymized Data

Guestbook entries can be configured to only store hashed IP addresses.

Export Controls

All guestbook data is exportable as GDPR-compliant anonymized JSON.

📋 Frequently Asked Questions

What is Open Guestbook?

Open Guestbook is a decentralized guestbook service for websites. It's free to use with optional premium features for advanced customization and control.

Is there a limit to entries?

Free accounts get 1000 entries/month. Premium plans scale with your needs. You'll always get 7 days notice before reaching your limit.

How secure is my data?

All guestbook data is stored in encrypted storage with 256-bit AES encryption. We're SOC-2 Type II certified and have passed multiple third-party security audits.

Can I use this on static sites?

Yes! All you need is basic HTML/CSS knowledge and a text editor. Our iframe solution requires no backend or server-side configuration and works with any static site generator.

What if I need extra features?

Open Guestbook has a full API for custom integrations. We also maintain an active community for sharing plugins and custom integrations with WordPress, Shopify, and more.

Open Guestbook Documentation

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