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A Simple Feedback Widget That You Install & Own

Stop paying monthly fees. Get a simple PHP widget that works on your shared hosting and keeps you in control of your data.


A screenshot of the Simple PHP Feedback Widget interface on a website.

Understand your website visitors with a simple, secure feedback widget that you install on your own website. Get the insights you need without monthly fees or giving up your data to third parties.

You can see Simple Site Feedback running live on this very page!
It will appear automatically after 20 seconds for new users.

Developer Profile & Case Study

This tool was designed and built by Thurston Clark, the founder of IndustryDocs. To see the engineering that went into this tool, read the full PHP feedback widget case study.

If you need custom development work, please view Thurston's industrial software development portfolio and explore his custom programming services.

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Tired of Monthly Fees & Third-Party Tools Owning Your Data?

Modern feedback tools are expensive, bloated, and slow down your site with tracking scripts. They harvest your user data and lock you into yet another monthly subscription. Simple Site Feedback was built to be the exact opposite.

It's a lightweight, professional-grade solution for developers and site owners who value performance, privacy, and control.

Your Data, Your Server

All feedback is stored directly on your hosting server, not ours. You get complete control and privacy. No third-party tracking or data sharing, ever.

One-Time Fee

Buy it once, own it forever. A single, affordable purchase that you can use on any website you own. Say goodbye to another monthly subscription.

Lightweight & Fast

Built with clean, dependency-free JavaScript (plus jQuery) and PHP. No bloated frameworks. It loads asynchronously and won't impact your site's performance.

"As the owner of industrydocs.org, I needed to understand what my visitors were looking for without resorting to intrusive analytics. This widget was born from a real-world need for a private, direct line of communication with my customers."

– Thurston Clark, Founder & Developer

Built to Solve the Hard Problems

This isn't just a simple form. It's a battle-hardened application engineered to handle the complex, real-world challenges that break simpler scripts. We solved the difficult issues so you don't have to.

  • Bulletproof Security:Hardened against XSS and CSRF, sanitizes all input, and blocks direct script access.
  • Robust State Management:Persists perfectly across pages and syncs between multiple open tabs in real-time.
  • Intelligent Proactive Triggers:Appears once via a timer or exit-intent, then transitions to a user-controlled button, preventing annoying race conditions.
  • Reliable Email Notifications:Bypasses unreliable server mail functions by using the industry-standard PHPMailer library. This ensures your feedback notifications are properly authenticated and actually arrive in your inbox, avoiding spam filters. (Requires your standard email SMTP credentials from your web host).
  • Fail-Safe Rate Limiting:Multiple layers of protection, including per-user cooldowns and global daily caps.
  • Backward & Mobile Compatibility:Meticulously tested to work on older browsers and features a polished, responsive mobile experience.

Designed for Developers & DIY Users

Simple Site Feedback was built with customization and integration in mind. The code is clean, well-commented, and logically structured.

  • The Perfect Head Start:Save hours of development. We've solved the hard parts like security, state management, and the UI. The clean PHP code is a perfect starting point for adding your own features, like saving feedback to a MySQL database.
  • Simple Architecture:The entire widget is powered by just 3 core files (JS, CSS, PHP), making it incredibly easy to understand and manage.
  • Easy to Customize:Want to change the colors or text? All visual elements are controlled by a single, well-organized CSS file. No complex code changes needed.
  • Clear Configuration:All user-configurable settings are conveniently located at the top of the JS and PHP files, or in a separate secure config file.
  • Server Requirements:Requires a web server with PHP support. Works perfectly on standard shared hosting—no VPS needed. Compatible with all modern PHP versions.
  • Minimal Dependencies:Relies only on jQuery (which you're likely already using) and the industry-standard PHPMailer for email.
  • Clear Documentation:Includes a detailed README with instructions for both a quick-start test and a fully secure production deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does "self-hosted" mean? Do I need a special server? No, you don't need a special server. "Self-hosted" simply means you run the software on your own web hosting account. It works perfectly on standard shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers. You have 100% control over the code and the data.
  • What are the server requirements? Any standard web server with PHP support (version 7.4 or newer is recommended) will work perfectly.

Direct Developer Support Included

Your purchase isn't just for a script; it's for a fully supported solution. Get peace of mind knowing that help is available if you get stuck.

  • Direct Access:Get help straight from the expert who built the tool. No support tickets, no call centers.
  • Clear Communication:Support is provided directly by the US-based, English-speaking developer, ensuring your questions are understood and answered clearly.
  • Responsive Help:We stand by our product and are proud of our fast response times. We're here to help you succeed.

Get Simple Site Feedback Today

Install in minutes and start collecting feedback today. Take control of your user engagement and build a better website.