videowhisper

<p><strong>Build your own live streaming platform with WordPress.</strong> Broadcast Live Video powers turnkey live streaming sites with multiple channel types, web-based broadcasting, chat, monetization, and full content ownership — no third-party platforms required.</p>
<p>Broadcast from any source: <em>browser webcams via WebRTC, desktop encoders like OBS, mobile apps like Larix Broadcaster, and 24/7 RTSP/RTMP IP cameras</em>.</p>
<p><a href="https://broadcastlivevideo.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Broadcast Live Video – Turnkey Streaming Site Solution</a></p>
<h4>What’s New in 7.x</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>WebRTC Streaming App</strong> — Modern React-based broadcast and playback interface (<a href="https://github.com/videowhisper/Webcam-Streaming-WebRTC" rel="nofollow ugc">Webcam-Streaming-WebRTC</a>) with configurable stream quality, watermark overlay, and automatic view routing (broadcast for owners, playback for viewers)</li>
<li><strong>Visual Schedule Editor</strong> — Program 24/7 channels with a visual schedule builder: daily, weekly, or one-time programs with live stream, video file, and video folder sources with priority ordering and filler content</li>
<li><strong>Channel Listing Skins</strong> — Choose from ready-made listing designs (Twitchy dark theme, Ticky vertical cards) or fully customize with template placeholders and CSS</li>
<li><strong>Improved Channel Management</strong> — Card-based grid layout with visual status labels, collapsible menus, breadcrumb navigation, and smart interface-aware controls</li>
<li><strong>VideoWhisper Server Integration</strong> — Deep integration with <a href="https://github.com/videowhisper/videowhisper-webrtc" rel="nofollow ugc">VideoWhisper WebRTC Server</a> for RTMP/HLS restreaming, schedule processing, and WebRTC signaling</li>
<li><strong>Enhanced Restreaming</strong> — Frontend restream channel creation (including guest access), stream pause/resume, admin dashboard with server status, capacity monitoring, and per-stream controls</li>
</ul>
<h4>Get Started</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Free account for testing</strong>: <a href="https://webrtchost.com/hosting-plans/#Streaming-Only" rel="nofollow ugc">Free Streaming account with WebRTC & RTMP/HLS</a></li>
<li><strong>Self-hosted</strong>: Deploy <a href="https://github.com/videowhisper/videowhisper-webrtc" rel="nofollow ugc">VideoWhisper WebRTC Server</a> on your own VPS for full control</li>
</ul>
<h4>Live Demos</h4>
<ul>
<li>Turnkey site: <a href="https://videonow.live/" rel="nofollow ugc">VideoNow.Live</a></li>
<li>Webcam WebRTC broadcast: [Webcam WebRTC Demo]https://demo.videowhisper.com/Webcam-Streaming-WebRTC/ </li>
<li>HTML5 Videochat broadcast: <a href="https://demo.videowhisper.com/vws-html5-livestreaming/" rel="nofollow ugc">HTML5 Videochat Demo</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<p><strong>Broadcasting & Playback</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>WebRTC broadcast and playback via React app with configurable quality (resolution, framerate, bitrate caps)</li>
<li>HTML5 HLS / MPEG-DASH live video delivery with automatic protocol selection</li>
<li>External encoder support: OBS, Wirecast, XSplit, Larix Broadcaster (iOS/Android)</li>
<li>24/7 IP camera restreaming (RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, HTTP/HTTPS sources) with Setup Wizard</li>
<li>Recording per channel</li>
<li>Video archive import with <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/video-share-vod/" rel="ugc">Video Share VOD</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Channel Management</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Live video channels as WordPress custom post type</li>
<li>Frontend channel setup and management with card-based grid layout</li>
<li>Visual status labels: Live, Schedule, IP Camera, WebRTC, Recording, Paused, Restricted</li>
<li>Context-aware menus adapting to channel interface type (WebRTC App, Restream, HTML5 Videochat, DASH)</li>
<li>Breadcrumb navigation for intuitive channel management</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Scheduling & Automation</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Visual schedule editor with daily, weekly, and one-time programming</li>
<li>Multiple source types per program: live stream, video file, video folder (with play order and loop options)</li>
<li>Source priority system with drag-and-drop reordering</li>
<li>Default filler content when no program is scheduled</li>
<li>Live/fallback behavior settings per program</li>
<li>Timezone support with live clock display</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Channel Listings</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Template-based listings with customizable placeholders (#title#, #thumb#, #viewers#, #tags#, #rating#)</li>
<li>Ready-made listing skins: Twitchy (Twitch-inspired dark theme), Ticky (TikTok-inspired vertical cards)</li>
<li>AJAX live updates with category filtering, tags, and search</li>
<li>Offline video thumbnails and teaser support</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Monetization</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Membership-ready with WordPress role permissions — works with any membership/subscription plugin</li>
<li>Pay-per-view with custom post type — compatible with access control and content selling plugins</li>
<li>Tips to broadcasters with myCRED or TeraWallet (WooCommerce gateways)</li>
<li>Channel access lists: restrict by user role, login, email, or password</li>
<li>Recommended: <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/paid-membership/" rel="ugc">Paid Membership</a> for credit-based membership purchases</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Restreaming & IP Cameras</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Admin restream dashboard with server status, capacity monitoring, and per-stream controls</li>
<li>Frontend restream channel creation with guest access support</li>
<li>Stream pause/resume, mute audio, auto-cleanup for guest channels</li>
<li>Private network detection with confirmation for local sources</li>
<li>Push channel configuration to VideoWhisper server</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Chat & Interaction</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>AJAX chat alongside live video playback</li>
<li>Floating watermark/logo overlay</li>
<li>Event details display (title, schedule, description) when channel is offline</li>
<li>Integrates <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/rate-star-review/" rel="ugc">Rate Star Review</a> for channel ratings</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Access Control & Administration</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Fine-grained permissions by role, email, ID, or username</li>
<li>Broadcast and watch time limits per channel and per membership level</li>
<li>Premium channels with unlimited membership levels</li>
<li>Channel statistics: broadcast time, watch time, last activity, viewer counts</li>
<li>BuddyPress integration: Live Stream tab in groups</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who Is This For?</h4>
<p>Build platforms similar to Twitch, YouTube Live, Kick, or LiveStream — a self-hosted alternative where you own the content, control access, and keep 100% of revenue. Perfect for:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Media companies</strong> — launch branded streaming channels</li>
<li><strong>Educators</strong> — deliver live classes, webinars, and scheduled course content</li>
<li><strong>Churches & organizations</strong> — stream events and services 24/7</li>
<li><strong>Surveillance</strong> — monitor IP cameras with web-based access control</li>
<li><strong>Creators & entertainers</strong> — monetize live content with tips, pay-per-view, and memberships</li>
</ul>
<h4>Hosting Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>This plugin requires <a href="https://videowhisper.com/?p=Requirements" rel="nofollow ugc">streaming server infrastructure</a> beyond standard WordPress hosting</li>
<li>For testing, register for a <a href="https://webrtchost.com/hosting-plans/#Streaming-Only" rel="nofollow ugc">Free Streaming account</a> with WebRTC & RTMP/HLS</li>
<li>Self-hosted: deploy <a href="https://github.com/videowhisper/videowhisper-webrtc" rel="nofollow ugc">VideoWhisper WebRTC Server</a> on a VPS or dedicated server</li>
<li>Some advanced features (FFmpeg transcoding, server commands) require additional server configuration — disabled by default for security</li>
</ul>
<h3>Attributions</h3>
<p>Some demo site screenshots show tests with the “Big Buck Bunny” video, available under Creative Commons Attribution at https://peach.blender.org/download/ .</p>
<h3>Documentation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Plugin Homepage: https://broadcastlivevideo.com</li>
<li>Developer Contact: https://consult.videowhisper.com</li>
<li>VideoWhisper Server: https://github.com/videowhisper/videowhisper-webrtc</li>
<li>WebRTC Streaming App: https://github.com/videowhisper/Webcam-Streaming-WebRTC</li>
</ul>
<h3>Demo</h3>
<ul>
<li>Live demo site: https://videonow.live</li>
</ul>
<h3>Extra</h3>
<p>More information, latest updates, other plugins and non-WordPress editions at https://videowhisper.com/ .</p>


Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP

Best free solution to live stream your content.
It can stream from webcam or ip camera, or any other stream solution (RTMP for example)
Supports multiple channels and allow users t ocreate its own channel
One of the most useful things its the iOS compatibility (and detection) out of the box
It lacks payment gateway (only myCred supported) for premium channels and pay per view; a more extensive list of payment gateway could be useful

All in one streaming solution

Live video streaming with WebRTC, HLS, RTMP — broadcast from webcam, OBS, IP cameras. Channel management, scheduling, chat, membership, pay-per-view.

Viewplex

<p>Add and manage live  text broadcasts of any events directly from your website with the plugin vpbroadtsastlite. Main features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Own page for each broadcast</li>
<li>Insert broadcast into any post, page or text widget with [single_broadcast] shortcode</li>
<li>Insert anywhere list with all broadcast avaliable on your site with [broadcast_list] shortcode</li>
</ul>
<h4>Development</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/viewplexnet/vpBroadcastLite" title="https://github.com/viewplexnet/vpBroadcastLite" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/viewplexnet/vpBroadcastLite</a></li>
</ul>


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Simple WordPress plugin for live text broadcasting directly from your site.

Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP vs vpBroadcast Lite