ELEXtensions

WordPress Live Chat Made Simple! Unlike other Live Chat plugins, this plugin works within WordPress with no external API calls. Let’s you connect to your customers in real-time.
<h4>Introduction</h4>
WSChat – ELEX WordPress Live Chat Plugin is a lightweight yet robust plugin that helps to integrate live chat on your website to help your customers reach you most conveniently!
Unlike other Live Chat plugins, this plugin works within WordPress with no external API calls. We recommend using a dedicated server. As an alternative option, We have even integrated pusher WebSockets APIs, to make it work on any servers.
Many customers prefer live chat to connect with organizations over emails and social media as there are better chances to get a quick response compared to other sources. Customers often need your assistance right before they make a purchase decision, or in a critical situation in which they need an immediate solution. So, the ideal option is sending a quick text through the live chat window rather than typing a long formal email.
Using this live chat solution, agents can easily reply, assist, and take up a chat conversation if a customer needs assistance in the future as all conversations are recorded in the same chat thread. Live Chat Made Simple! Unlike other Live Chat plugins, this plugin works within WordPress with no external API calls. Let’s you connect to your customers in real-time.
<h4>Main Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Live Chat Widget with Pre-Chat Form Optimised for WordPress</li>
<li>WooCommerce Integration: Quick Glance on Customer’s Recent Orders & Related Details</li>
<li>Dialogflow AI Integration to Setup Auto Replies</li>
<li>Easily Convert Customer Suggestions to Ideas Board using Tag Feature</li>
<li>Unlimited Agents with Roles & Capabilities</li>
<li>Supports Adding Multiple Agents to the Same Chat</li>
<li>Revisit Old Chat Conversations in History Tab</li>
<li>Customize the Chat Widget to Match the Site Theme</li>
<li>Highly Customisable Pre-Chat Form</li>
<li>Configure Auto Reply Message</li>
<li>Unlimited Chat History</li>
<li>Restrict Live Chat On Specific Pages</li>
<li>Agent Alerts</li>
<li>Customize Live Chat Widget</li>
<li>Integration with Pusher for making your communications simple, reliable & secure.</li>
<li>Interesting Emojis</li>
<li>Show Chat Widget only on Specific Pages</li>
<li>Email the Chat Transcript & Feedback Automatically</li>
<li>Mobile Responsive</li>
<li>Raise a Support Ticket from the Chat Board in Few Clicks by <a href="https://elextensions.com/plugin/wsdesk-wordpress-support-desk-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">ELEX WordPress Help Desk & Customer Support Ticketing Plugin integration</a>.</li>
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<h4>Premium Version Features</h4>
For complete list of latest features and details, please visit <a href="https://elextensions.com/plugin/wschat-wordpress-live-chat-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">WSChat – ELEX WordPress Live Chat Plugin</a> premium version product page.
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* OpenAI ChatGPT Integration for Auto-Generated Responses 
* Real-Time Visitor Tracking 
* Allow the Agent to Initiate the Chat
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<h4>About Pusher</h4>
Pusher Channels is a hosted WebSockets solution for building powerful real-time interactive apps. Bi-directional data exchange/transfer transmits data in both directions simultaneously through a single connection, you can greatly reduce unnecessary network traffic and delay.
<h4>About ELEXtensions</h4>
We are a group of WordPress and WooCommerce enthusiasts with a vision to solve genuine problems related to WordPress & WooCommerce stores. We offer a wide variety of extensions for WooCommerce. We have premium extensions related to many domains including Shipping, Pricing, Payments and Customer Support.
<h4>Support</h4>
Reach us at https://elextensions.com/support/

WSChat – WordPress Live Chat


Hello, there. Thanks a lot indeed for your great chat plug-in - which i seriousely have been seeking for 8+ years now. I like the customization options, but with some .css knowledge one can create the nearly perfect chat plug-in on the market (my opinion). Reasons: The admin section is clear, open and super easy to use, options list is short, but good. What it has to have (currently missing), is the option to translate to any language (best by using a translation section in the admin area). I will do the translation to german language from now - and very fast. So PLEASE, PLEASE update at least the language files, so that my translation work does make sense by return. What i also would like to see, is more integrations (in example with wpdiscuz, buddypress, youzify - or similar). Thanks again! Truly ... Tom.


Have been seeking 8+ years now - and found, what i need!

WordPress Live Chat Made Simple! Unlike other Live Chat plugins, this plugin works within WordPress with no external API calls.

proxymis

Castio.live is a WordPress streaming plugin with chat that lets you go live directly from your admin — no OBS, no RTMP, no external platforms.
Stream video, chat with your audience in real time, and monetize your content with Stripe or PayPal — all from your own WordPress site.
Perfect for creators, educators, events, and premium content platforms.
Castio.live is one of the few WordPress plugins that enables browser-based live streaming without OBS or RTMP.
<h3>At a Glance</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress streaming plugin (HLS)</li>
<li>Go live directly from WordPress Admin</li>
<li>Built-in real-time chat</li>
<li>No OBS, no RTMP, no external platform</li>
<li>Paywall: Stripe & PayPal</li>
<li>Gutenberg blocks for easy embedding</li>
<li>Auto-generated viewer pages</li>
<li>Works on shared hosting and VPS</li>
</ul>
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fgw2u0fmAME?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
Start streaming in minutes 
Install the plugin, click “Start Streaming” in WordPress Admin, and instantly share your live viewer page with your audience.
No streaming SaaS. No vendor lock-in. Full control over your content.
<h3>Live Streaming from WordPress Admin</h3>
Castio.live adds a dedicated streaming interface directly inside the WordPress Admin area.
You can: 
– Select your camera and microphone 
– Preview your stream before going live 
– Start and stop streaming with a single click
Supported capture technologies: 
– MediaDevices API 
– MediaRecorder 
– WebCodecs (when available, for lower latency)
Supported streaming browsers: 
– Chrome or Edge (desktop) 
– Chrome (Android)
Viewer playback works on all modern browsers, including mobile devices.
<h3>Viewer Page (Auto-Generated)</h3>
For each live stream, Castio.live can automatically generate a viewer page.
Viewer page features: 
– HLS video playback (native HLS on Safari, hls.js on other browsers) 
– Clean and lightweight interface 
– Mobile-friendly layout 
– Optional live chat panel
The viewer page URL can be: 
– Public 
– Shared privately 
– Embedded into other pages 
– Protected via access control options
<h3>Monetize Your Live Streams</h3>
Castio.live includes built-in monetization features so you can generate revenue from your content:
<ul>
<li>Pay-per-view access</li>
<li>Subscriptions via Stripe</li>
<li>PayPal payments (no webhooks required)</li>
<li>Secure access via signed cookies</li>
</ul>
Perfect for: 
– Premium live events 
– Online courses 
– Private communities 
– Exclusive content
No external SaaS required — you keep full control over your revenue.
<h3>Built-in Real-Time Chat</h3>
Each live stream includes a built-in real-time chat system.
Chat features: 
– AJAX-based live message polling 
– Username display 
– Automatic refresh 
– Message history stored in the WordPress database
Moderation tools: 
– View all messages 
– Delete individual messages 
– Ban users by username 
– Ban users by IP address
No external chat service is required.
<h3>Privacy, Ownership, and Compliance</h3>
Castio.live is designed with privacy and data ownership as a core principle.
<ul>
<li>No third-party streaming services</li>
<li>No external chat providers</li>
<li>No analytics or tracking scripts included by default</li>
<li>No cloud-based video or message processing</li>
</ul>
All streaming and chat data remains on your own server: 
– HLS video segments 
– Chat messages 
– Stream metadata 
– Viewer page configuration
This design helps simplify compliance with GDPR and similar data protection regulations.
<h3>Technical Architecture</h3>
Castio.live is a fully WordPress-native plugin.
No dependencies on: 
– FFmpeg 
– Node.js 
– RTMP servers 
– External streaming APIs
Core components: 
– Browser-based HLS generation 
– PHP for stream lifecycle and data storage 
– JavaScript for capture, playback, and chat 
– WordPress custom post types and options
The plugin works on shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers.
<h3>Key Features Summary</h3>
<ul>
<li>Live stream directly from WordPress Admin</li>
<li>No OBS, no RTMP, no external streaming platform</li>
<li>Browser-generated HLS (.m3u8 + .ts)</li>
<li>Automatic viewer page creation</li>
<li>Built-in live chat</li>
<li>Chat moderation tools</li>
<li>Mobile-friendly viewer experience</li>
<li>All streaming and chat data stored locally</li>
<li>Lightweight and efficient</li>
<li>Compatible with most CDNs, including Cloudflare</li>
</ul>
<h3>Who Is This Plugin For?</h3>
Castio.live is ideal for: 
– Educators and online trainers 
– Content creators 
– Community websites 
– Event organizers 
– Developers and agencies 
– Anyone who wants full control over live streaming without SaaS platforms
<h3>Source Code and Third-Party Libraries</h3>
This plugin includes both original source code and third-party JavaScript libraries.
Original plugin code 
– Unminified, human-readable JavaScript files are included directly in the plugin. 
– No obfuscated or encrypted code is used.
Third-party libraries (vendored, unmodified)
<ol>
<li>
MediaBunny
<ul>
<li>File: <code>assets/js/vendor/mediabunny/mediabunny.esm.js</code></li>
<li>Source: https://github.com/Vanilagy/mediabunny</li>
<li>License: MIT</li>
<li>Used for browser-based media processing.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
hls.js
<ul>
<li>File: <code>assets/js/vendor/hls/hls.min.js</code></li>
<li>Source: https://github.com/video-dev/hls.js</li>
<li>License: Apache License 2.0</li>
<li>Used for HLS playback on non-Safari browsers.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
These libraries are included for performance and compatibility reasons. 
All libraries retain their original licenses and copyright notices.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide optional monetization and licensing features.
<h3>Stripe Payments</h3>
Castio.live can integrate with Stripe to allow site owners to sell access to live or recorded streams, including pay-per-view content and subscriptions.
What the service is used for: 
Stripe is used to create checkout sessions, process payments, manage subscriptions, and retrieve payment reports related to paid video access.
What data is sent and when: 
When a visitor purchases paid content or when the site owner views payment reports, the plugin sends the following data to Stripe: 
– Email address provided during checkout 
– Payment and checkout session identifiers 
– Purchased content or pricing identifiers 
– Subscription and payment status metadata
No video streams, chat messages, or media content are transmitted to Stripe.
Service provider: 
Stripe, Inc.
Terms of Service: 
https://stripe.com/legal
Privacy Policy: 
https://stripe.com/privacy
<h3>PayPal Payments</h3>
Castio.live can integrate with PayPal to allow site owners to sell access to live or recorded streams via pay-per-view.
What the service is used for: 
PayPal is used to create and capture payment orders for paid video access using the PayPal Orders API v2.
What data is sent and when: 
When a visitor purchases paid content, the plugin sends the following data to PayPal: 
– Order amount and currency 
– Return and cancel URLs 
– Stream identifier (used as order description)
No video streams, chat messages, or personal user data beyond the above are transmitted to PayPal.
Service provider: 
PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Terms of Service: 
https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/useragreement-full
Privacy Policy: 
https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full
<h3>Castio.live Licensing Server</h3>
This plugin connects to the Castio.live licensing server to validate premium licenses and enable optional premium features.
What the service is used for: 
The licensing server is used to verify license validity and determine which premium features are available.
What data is sent and when: 
During license validation (for example on activation, admin access, or periodic checks), the plugin sends: 
– License key 
– Site domain name 
– Plugin version 
– WordPress version
No user-generated content, video streams, or personal data are transmitted.
Service provider: 
Castio.live
Terms of Service: 
https://castio.live/terms
Privacy Policy: 
https://castio.live/privacy
<h3>Demo and Additional Features</h3>
A public demo, documentation, and optional commercial features are available at: 
https://castio.live
Commercial offerings may include: 
– Advanced access control 
– Enhanced chat moderation 
– Extended streaming options 
– Priority support
The core live streaming and chat functionality works without requiring any external service.
<h3>Author and Support</h3>
Developed by proxymis 
Website: https://proxymis.com 
Contact: contact@proxymis.com

Castio.live – WordPress Streaming Plugin with Chat (HLS)


Je ne pensais pas que ce serait si fluide ! Le live fonctionne bien et directement, sans installation supplémentaire de l'extension.


Fonctionne bien !

WordPress streaming plugin with HLS, real-time chat, PayPal & Stripe paywall, and Gutenberg blocks. No OBS, no RTMP.

WSChat – WordPress Live Chat vs Castio.live – WordPress Streaming Plugin with Chat (HLS)