When Will SeaText Start Tracking After You Paste the Code in Thinkific?
Tracking begins the moment a Thinkific page loads with the SeaText snippet in place. The script fires on page load, but SeaText only confirms the link to your account after you visit the site...
Tracking starts as soon as a Thinkific page loads with the SeaText JavaScript snippet in the Site Footer Code field. The script runs on that first page view, so the browser begins sending the signals SeaText needs right away. You do not need to click anything inside SeaText for that first load to register.
What takes a little longer is the confirmation step. SeaText needs one real visit where you stay on the page for at least 40 seconds, then about five minutes of processing, before your website name shows up next to the SeaText logo at the top of the dashboard. That visible name is the green light that the link between your Thinkific site and your SeaText account is live.
Readiness checklist before you treat tracking as active
Before you assume tracking is on, run through this short list. Each item is something you can check in under a minute.
- Snippet is in the right field. Open Thinkific Admin, go to Settings, then Code & Analytics, and confirm the JavaScript sits in the Site Footer Code box. Click Save.
- You visited the live site, not the preview. Open your Thinkific site in a normal browser tab as a visitor would. Stay on at least one page for 40 seconds or more.
- You waited about five minutes. Return to the SeaText dashboard and look at the top of the page for your website name next to the SeaText logo.
- You see your domain name. If the name appears, the link is confirmed and tracking is active.
What "tracking" actually means at each stage
The word tracking covers two different things, and they happen at different speeds.
- Script execution: the moment the page loads with the snippet, the browser runs the code. This is immediate.
- Account linking: SeaText needs to match that page view to your account. This needs the 40-second visit and the five-minute wait.
- AI activation: even after linking, the AI agents stay off until you turn them on in the Main AI Hub. Linking is not the same as activating.
So if a teammate asks "is it tracking yet?" the honest answer is: the script is firing on every page load, but the dashboard will only confirm it after the visit-and-wait step.
When to wait, and when something is wrong
Give the process a fair window before you troubleshoot. The source guidance is to wait up to 10 minutes after the 40-second visit. If your domain name still does not appear next to the SeaText logo after that, treat it as an installation issue and contact support.
Common reasons the link does not confirm on time:
- The snippet was pasted into the wrong field, or into a theme file that does not load on every page.
- The page was closed before the 40-second mark, so SeaText did not register a full session.
- A caching layer or content security policy is blocking the script from running.
- The site is on a development URL or a preview domain, which SeaText cannot reliably link.
How the Thinkific install path works
The Thinkific install is a two-part flow. First, you drop the JavaScript into the Site Footer Code field under Settings, then Code & Analytics. Second, you register the domain with SeaText using the form on the integration page, in the format www.example.com. After that, the visit-and-wait step locks the link.
Once the link is confirmed, you move into the Main AI Hub to choose which agents to activate on which pages. SeaText also generates an initial round of automatic translations and variants you can review under Variants Edit.
Key facts about activation timing
| Step | What happens | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Paste snippet in Site Footer Code | Script is present on every Thinkific page | Immediate after Save |
| First page load with snippet | Browser runs the JavaScript | Immediate |
| Visit site and stay on a page | SeaText records a real session | At least 40 seconds |
| Wait for domain name to appear | Link between site and account is confirmed | About 5 minutes |
| No confirmation after 10 minutes | Likely install issue, contact support | Up to 10 minutes |
| Activate AI agents in Main AI Hub | Agents start running on chosen pages | After linking is confirmed |
Limits and exceptions to keep in mind
A few situations change the timing or the meaning of "tracking is on."
- Preview and development URLs: SeaText restricts localhost and dynamic dev domains for security. Use your real Thinkific domain when you test the link step.
- Multiple domains: each domain needs its own SeaText account. One account is tied to a single primary URL.
- Linking is not activation: a confirmed link only means the script can talk to your account. The AI agents stay inert until you switch them on in the Main AI Hub.
- Thinkific caching: if you change the footer code, give Thinkific a moment to serve the updated page before you run the 40-second visit.
Practical scenarios
Scenario A: you paste the code, refresh, and look at the dashboard. The script is firing, but the dashboard will not show your domain yet. Open the live site, stay on a page for 40 seconds, then wait five minutes.
Scenario B: you close the tab after 10 seconds. SeaText did not get a full session, so the link will not confirm. Repeat the visit with a longer stay.
Scenario C: 15 minutes pass and the domain name never appears. Treat this as an install problem. Re-check the Site Footer Code field, confirm the snippet saved, and contact SeaText support if the field looks correct.
Scenario D: the link confirms, but nothing seems to change on the site. That is expected. The agents are off by default. Open the Main AI Hub and activate the agents you want on the pages you care about.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to click anything in SeaText for tracking to start?
No. The script runs on page load as soon as the snippet is in the Site Footer Code field. The visit-and-wait step is what confirms the link to your account.
How long should I stay on the page during the confirmation visit?
At least 40 seconds on a single page. Shorter visits do not register as a full session.
How long until my domain name shows next to the SeaText logo?
About five minutes after the 40-second visit. If it has not appeared after 10 minutes, contact support.
Does tracking start on every Thinkific page at once?
The script loads on every page that includes the Site Footer Code, so yes, it fires site-wide once the snippet is saved.
Is linking the same as activating the AI?
No. Linking only proves the script can reach your account. You still need to turn on agents in the Main AI Hub.
Can I test on a staging or preview URL?
SeaText restricts development URLs for security. Use your real Thinkific domain for the confirmation step.
What if I run more than one Thinkific site?
Create a separate SeaText account for each domain. Each account is linked to one primary URL.
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