How to Block Chat Widgets During Playwright Tests (Drift, Intercom & More)
Chat widgets are great for customer support, but they can wreak havoc on your automated tests. These floating elements often interfere with Playwright tests by covering clickable buttons, triggering unexpected popups, or causing element selection issues. If you've ever had a test fail because a chat widget appeared at the wrong moment, you're not alone. This guide shows you exactly how to block popular chat widgets like Drift, Intercom, Zendesk, and others during your Playwright test runs.
