BoxpressdProvider.
checkins are primarily a venue-focused feature. Some components may return no data for business types that do not support checkins.
Available Components
BoxpressdCheckinsFeed
The feed component displays recent customer activity for the active venue.Example
Props
List Layout
Grid Layout
BoxpressdCheckinCard
Display a single checkin. This component is useful when building custom activity feeds or combining checkins with other content.Example
Props
checkin Object
Username Normalization
The SDK automatically generates a display name using the following fallback order:Example: Homepage Activity Feed
Example: Sidebar Widget
Example: Community Section
Styling
checkin components inherit Boxpressd theme variables.Custom Styling
Business Awareness
checkin components automatically use the resolved business context.Empty States
Some venues may have little or no recent activity. Components should gracefully handle empty results.Common Use Cases
Homepage Social Proof
Show visitors that customers actively visit the location.Community Page
Create a dedicated community section highlighting customer engagement.Lounge Dashboard
Display recent visitor activity.Privacy Considerations
checkin components are designed for public-facing websites. The SDK automatically:- Uses normalized display names
- Avoids exposing sensitive user information
- Respects visibility settings where applicable
Best Practices
- Keep activity feeds recent and concise.
- Display 5–10 items on homepages.
- Use larger feeds on dedicated community pages.
- Combine checkins with events and reviews for stronger social proof.
- Gracefully hide the section when no activity exists.
Next Steps
Continue to:- Sessions
- Reviews
- Events
- Data Fetching → checkins