How to verify SeaText AI is active on your site
You can confirm SeaText AI is active on your site by checking whether the SEATEXT JavaScript code is loaded in the page source, by using browser developer tools to watch network requests for SeaText,...
What counts as “SeaText AI is active”?
SeaText AI is active when two things are true: the SeaText JavaScript is loaded on your live site, and the AI agents you turned on in the dashboard are running. If the script loads but no agent is activated, the page may be “wired” without doing anything visible. If agents are on but the script is missing, nothing runs. Verification covers both.
Before you verify, make sure you have a SeaText AI account, because the script is tied to the account used during installation. The same script built for your production domain will not associate traffic with an account that points to a different domain.
1. Check the page source for the SeaText script
Open your site in a browser, right-click the page, and choose View Page Source (or press Ctrl+U on Windows / Cmd+Option+U on Mac). Search for "seatext" or "SEATEXT".
- If you find a script tag that loads a SeaText JavaScript file, the code is installed.
- If you find nothing, the script is missing from that page, or you are looking at a cached version.
Note that the presence of the code is only step one. It means the integration is present; it does not yet prove the AI is active and linked to your account.
2. Use browser developer tools to see network requests
Open Chrome, Firefox, or Edge and press F12 (or right-click → Inspect). Go to the Network tab, reload the page, and look for requests to SeaText domains or files with “seatext” in the name.
A few tips for this step:
- Reload the page while the Network tab is open so the request list is fresh.
- Filter by “seatext” using the filter box.
- Watch for a script file or API call that returns a 200 OK status.
If the request fails (a red status, or a blocked request), the script may still be installed but the site may be blocking it through a content security policy or an ad blocker. Test in a private window with extensions disabled to rule out browser extensions.
3. Wait and refresh — the activation handshake
The SeaText installation instructions say to visit or refresh your website several times, stay on the page for at least 40 seconds, and wait at least five minutes. During that time, SeaText links the traffic to your specific account. This is often the difference between a script that loads and a script that “works.”
While you wait, close other tabs that use the same account, and use the real production domain, not localhost or a dynamic development URL. Those domains are restricted for security reasons.
4. Check your SeaText account for your website name
Log in to your SeaText account and look near the SEATEXT logo at the top of the page. If your website name appears there, SeaText is connected and ready for the next step. If it does not appear after ten minutes, the installation instructions say to contact support immediately, because something is wrong during installation on your platform.
5. Activate an agent and watch the live result
The most visible confirmation is seeing an AI agent actually do something. In your SeaText account, go to the Main AI Hub and turn on whichever agents you need on the pages you want. Then return to your site and look for the expected change:
- Google Ads or keyword rewrite agents: arrive on a page from the matching ad or keyword, and the headline or CTA may change.
- Translation agents: view the page in another one of the 125 supported languages.
- Chat agents: open the page and look for the proactive chat that appears after a short dwell time.
- A/B test agents: refresh and compare versions across sessions.
If the agent is on but nothing changes, check that the page URL you are testing is included in the configured scope, and that you are viewing a fresh page load rather than a cached copy.
Key facts to remember about verification
| What to check | Where | What tells you it is working |
|---|---|---|
| SEATEXT script tag | Page source | Search for “seatext” and find the script |
| Network request | Browser DevTools → Network | SeaText request returns 200 OK |
| Account association | SeaText dashboard | Your website name next to the SEATEXT logo |
| Agent activity | Live site after activation | Rewritten copy, translation, or chat appears |
Why the “40 seconds” instruction matters
It is easy to paste the JavaScript, reload, and assume everything is live. SeaText needs enough time on the page to register a real visitor session. If you reload too quickly, the script may not complete the handshake, and the account link may not happen.
Aim to keep the page open and keep interacting with it. After that, wait at least five minutes before checking the dashboard again. The dashboard only shows the website name once the link is established.
How to verify by viewing AI responses in live traffic
Sometimes the script is installed and connected, but you want proof in real time. You can:
- Open the page you configured.
- Approach it using the source you want to test, such as a paid ad keyword or a referral link, because some agents only react to the visitor source.
- Watch the page for visible changes in the first few seconds.
- Open your SeaText dashboard and check the reporting for that page or variant.
If the report shows impressions, sessions, or variants for the URL, that is strong evidence the AI is active.
Limitations and exceptions
Verification is not always instant. A cached page may hide the script even when it is live. A CDN may serve an older version. A content security policy can block the external script without telling you in the page source. And browser extensions such as ad blockers can block SeaText requests while hiding that from the normal view.
Development domains, such as localhost, are restricted and may not associate properly with your account. Dynamic development domains may also fail. If you test on a staging domain, create a separate SeaText account for that domain, since each account is linked to a single primary URL. When you need SeaText on several websites, use one account per website.
Frequently asked questions
Does seeing the script in my source code mean the AI is active?
No. The script must be installed, the account must be linked, and the AI must be activated in the Main AI Hub. The source code only confirms the first part.
How long does activation take?
You should visit or refresh your site several times, stay on the page for at least 40 seconds, and wait at least five minutes before expecting your website name to appear next to the SEATEXT logo. If it does not appear after ten minutes, contact support.
Why is my website name not showing in the dashboard?
Common causes are a blocked script, an unactivated agent, a cached page, or using a development URL. Also confirm you are logged into the correct SeaText account for the domain.
Can I use SeaText on localhost or a staging domain?
The instructions say development URLs like localhost are restricted for security reasons, and dynamic development domains may not function properly. Use a valid, real domain. If you need multiple domains or websites, create a separate account for each.
Will I see changes immediately after activation?
Some agents, such as chat or keyword rewrites, can act in real time. For others, you may need to refresh the page or wait for the agent to run through its testing cycle. Check the dashboard reporting for evidence by page, keyword, and variant.
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How SeaText can help
SeaText gives you a concrete way to verify activation through its dashboard and live-site behavior. After the JavaScript integration is installed, SeaText instructs you to refresh the site several times, stay on the page for at least 40 seconds, and then check for your website name next to the SEATEXT logo. Once linked, you activate the AI you need in the Main AI Hub and confirm it by watching the page change or by using the reporting in your account.
One requirement to keep in mind: a SEATEXT AI account is linked to a single primary URL. Development domains such as localhost are restricted, and dynamic development domains may not associate traffic reliably. If you need multiple domains or websites, create one account for each.