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Castio.live is a WordPress live streaming plugin that lets you go live from your WordPress Admin using modern browser technologies to generate HLS streams in real time, with built‑in real‑time chat for your audience.
Unlike traditional live streaming solutions, Castio.live does not require OBS, FFmpeg, RTMP servers, or any third-party streaming platform. Live streaming and real‑time chat run entirely on your own WordPress server.
At a Glance
- Live stream from WordPress Admin (browser HLS)
- Real‑time chat alongside your live stream
- No OBS, no RTMP, no external services
- Auto-generated viewer page with HLS player
- Works on shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers
- Optional pay‑per‑view and subscriptions via Stripe
👉 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.
Live Streaming from WordPress Admin
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.
Viewer Page (Auto-Generated)
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
Built-in Real-Time Chat
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.
Privacy, Ownership, and Compliance
Castio.live is designed with privacy and data ownership as a core principle.
- No third-party streaming services
- No external chat providers
- No analytics or tracking scripts included by default
- No cloud-based video or message processing
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.
Technical Architecture
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.
Key Features Summary
- Live stream directly from WordPress Admin
- No OBS, no RTMP, no external streaming platform
- Browser-generated HLS (.m3u8 + .ts)
- Automatic viewer page creation
- Built-in live chat
- Chat moderation tools
- Mobile-friendly viewer experience
- All streaming and chat data stored locally
- Lightweight and efficient
- Compatible with most CDNs, including Cloudflare
Who Is This Plugin For?
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
Source Code and Third-Party Libraries
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)
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MediaBunny
- File:
assets/js/vendor/mediabunny/mediabunny.esm.js - Source: https://github.com/Vanilagy/mediabunny
- License: MIT
- Used for browser-based media processing.
- File:
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hls.js
- File:
assets/js/vendor/hls/hls.min.js - Source: https://github.com/video-dev/hls.js
- License: Apache License 2.0
- Used for HLS playback on non-Safari browsers.
- File:
These libraries are included for performance and compatibility reasons.
All libraries retain their original licenses and copyright notices.
External Services
This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide optional monetization and licensing features.
Stripe Payments
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
Castio.live Licensing Server
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
Demo and Additional Features
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.
Author and Support
Developed by proxymis
Website: https://proxymis.com
Contact: contact@proxymis.com
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Plugin settings and configuration options 
Sales and revenue reports dashboard 
Live streaming interface in WordPress Admin 
Built-in live chat during a stream 
List of recorded live streams 
Single recorded video viewer page 
Pay-per-view access and checkout screen
ການຕິດຕັ້ງ
- Upload the
castio-livefolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or search for “Castio.live” in the WordPress Plugin Directory. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu.
- In WordPress Admin, go to Stream Live and create a new stream.
- Click “Start Streaming” and share the viewer page URL.
Notes:
– Streaming requires Chrome or Edge on desktop, or Chrome on Android.
– iOS Safari and Firefox do not currently support the required streaming APIs.
– Viewing streams works on all modern browsers.
– HLS files are written to wp-content/uploads/castio/{stream_id}.
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Does this include real-time chat during streaming?
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Yes. The viewer page shows a built‑in real‑time chat panel next to the video so your audience can react and interact while you’re live. Moderation tools (ban/delete) require a premium license; basic chat is free.
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Does this plugin use external streaming servers?
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No. Live video streaming and chat run entirely on your own WordPress server.
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Does this plugin connect to external services?
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Yes. Optional features may connect to Stripe for payment processing and to the Castio.live licensing server for premium license validation.
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Can viewers watch streams on iOS Safari?
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Yes. Viewer playback works on iOS Safari using native HLS support.
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Why can’t I stream from iOS Safari or Firefox?
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Those browsers do not currently expose the APIs required to generate HLS streams in the browser.
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Is this plugin compatible with CDNs?
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Yes. Castio.live works with most CDNs, including Cloudflare.
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1.1.0
New features
- Video preview on stream edit page – A “Video Preview” meta box now appears on the stream edit screen (
castio_streampost type). It uses hls.js to play the recorded VOD (vod.m3u8) or live playlist (index.m3u8) with poster image support, so editors can watch the video directly from the WordPress admin without leaving the page. - Vertical resize bar between video and chat – A draggable handle between the video player and the chat panel lets viewers adjust the height split on the fly. Supports both mouse and touch (mobile).
- Smart scroll with new-message notification – When a viewer scrolls up to read earlier messages, incoming messages no longer force the chat to jump to the bottom. A “▼ N new messages” pill appears instead; clicking it scrolls back to the latest message.
- User count on toggle button – The “Show/Hide Users” button now displays the live connected-user count, e.g. “Hide Users (4)”.
- Support ticket shortcut on FAQ page – A prominent button on the FAQ admin page opens
https://castio.live/support/with the admin email, domain, and license key pre-filled as query parameters for faster support authentication. - Video preview excluded from stream listing – The
[castio_streams]shortcode now silently skips any stream post that has no recorded video on disk (vod.m3u8orindex.m3u8absent), keeping the public listing clean.
Freemium model changes
- Chat is now free – Live chat is available on all plans, including the free (unlicensed) plan. The “Allow Chat (Premium)” label and disabled state have been removed.
- Chat moderation is Premium – Ban, unban, and delete-message controls now require an active premium license. Non-premium admins see a contextual upgrade notice inside the users sidebar. All five moderation REST endpoints (
/chat/mod/ban,/unban,/delete,/banned_list,/list) enforce the premium check server-side. - Admin notice updated – The locked-features notice no longer lists “Allow Chat”; it now lists “Chat Moderation (ban / delete)” and notes that chat is free.
UX & UI improvements
- Emoji picker overhaul – Expanded from 8 to 32 emojis across faces, hand gestures, and symbols. The picker now uses
position: fixed(appended to<body>) so it renders above the video element on all browsers and devices, escaping anyoverflow: hiddenclipping. Position is calculated from the button’s bounding rect and clamped to stay fully within the viewport. On mobile (≤480 px) columns reduce from 8 to 6 to prevent overflow. - Chat form buttons – All chat buttons now have a white background for a lighter look; the Send button retains a dark style to stay visually distinct.
- Mobile users panel full-width – On screens ≤640 px, opening the users panel makes it take the full width of the chat area (messages are hidden), providing a proper mobile experience.
- Admin cannot ban themselves – Both the sidebar ban button and the per-message ban button now detect when the target name matches the admin’s own username and disable the action silently.
License page improvements
- Active license badge is now a prominent green pill with a checkmark (✓ Active) instead of plain colored text.
- When the license is active, the license-key input is shown as read-only (disabled) so the key remains visible but cannot be accidentally edited.
- The “Purchase Premium” button is hidden when the license is active.
- The “Save & Verify” button is always visible regardless of license status.
Admin page (?page=castio_live) improvements
- The “Description” fieldset legend renamed to “About this stream” for clearer phrasing.
- The Invitations block moved to appear directly above the “About this stream” block.
- “Allow Chat” checkbox is always enabled; the disabled/Premium state is removed.
Bug fixes
- Fixed emoji popup appearing behind the
<video>element on mobile browsers (hardware-composited video layer issue) by relocating the popup to<body>withposition: fixed. - Fixed emoji popup overflowing off-screen edges; popup now measures its own rendered size before positioning and clamps to the viewport with a 6 px margin on all sides.
- Fixed
can_moderatebeing passed as1for admins without a premium license.
1.0.0
Initial public release.