Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP for WordPress Plugin Directory
By videowhisper
Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP is a WordPress app, with a 2.7 average rating from 14 reviews, as of July 8, 2026.
Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by videowhisper. With a rating of 2.7★ from 14 reviews.
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Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Video category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 14 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by videowhisper — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (2.7★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (14) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP works
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Build your own live streaming platform with WordPress. 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.
Broadcast from any source: browser webcams via WebRTC, desktop encoders like OBS, mobile apps like Larix Broadcaster, and 24/7 RTSP/RTMP IP cameras.
Broadcast Live Video – Turnkey Streaming Site Solution
What’s New in 7.x
WebRTC Streaming App — Modern React-based broadcast and playback interface (Webcam-Streaming-WebRTC) with configurable stream quality, watermark overlay, and automatic view routing (broadcast for owners, playback for viewers)
Visual Schedule Editor — 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
Channel Listing Skins — Choose from ready-made listing designs (Twitchy dark theme, Ticky vertical cards) or fully customize with template placeholders and CSS
Improved Channel Management — Card-based grid layout with visual status labels, collapsible menus, breadcrumb navigation, and smart interface-aware controls
VideoWhisper Server Integration — Deep integration with VideoWhisper WebRTC Server for RTMP/HLS restreaming, schedule processing, and WebRTC signaling
Enhanced Restreaming — Frontend restream channel creation (including guest access), stream pause/resume, admin dashboard with server status, capacity monitoring, and per-stream controls
Get Started
Free account for testing: Free Streaming account with WebRTC & RTMP/HLS
Self-hosted: Deploy VideoWhisper WebRTC Server on your own VPS for full control
Live Demos
Turnkey site: VideoNow.Live
Webcam WebRTC broadcast: [Webcam WebRTC Demo]https://demo.videowhisper.com/Webcam-Streaming-WebRTC/
HTML5 Videochat broadcast: HTML5 Videochat Demo
Key Features Broadcasting & Playback
WebRTC broadcast and playback via React app with configurable quality (resolution, framerate, bitrate caps)
HTML5 HLS / MPEG-DASH live video delivery with automatic protocol selection
External encoder support: OBS, Wirecast, XSplit, Larix Broadcaster (iOS/Android)
24/7 IP camera restreaming (RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, HTTP/HTTPS sources) with Setup Wizard
Recording per channel
Video archive import with Video Share VOD
Channel Management
Live video channels as WordPress custom post type
Frontend channel setup and management with card-based grid layout
Visual status labels: Live, Schedule, IP Camera, WebRTC, Recording, Paused, Restricted
Context-aware menus adapting to channel interface type (WebRTC App, Restream, HTML5 Videochat, DASH)
Breadcrumb navigation for intuitive channel management
Scheduling & Automation
Visual schedule editor with daily, weekly, and one-time programming
Multiple source types per program: live stream, video file, video folder (with play order and loop options)
Source priority system with drag-and-drop reordering
Default filler content when no program is scheduled
Live/fallback behavior settings per program
Timezone support with live clock display
Channel Listings
Template-based listings with customizable placeholders (#title#, #thumb#, #viewers#, #tags#, #rating#)
Ready-made listing skins: Twitchy (Twitch-inspired dark theme), Ticky (TikTok-inspired vertical cards)
AJAX live updates with category filtering, tags, and search
Offline video thumbnails and teaser support
Monetization
Membership-ready with WordPress role permissions — works with any membership/subscription plugin
Pay-per-view with custom post type — compatible with access control and content selling plugins
Tips to broadcasters with myCRED or TeraWallet (WooCommerce gateways)
Channel access lists: restrict by user role, login, email, or password
Recommended: Paid Membership for credit-based membership purchases
Restreaming & IP Cameras
Admin restream dashboard with server status, capacity monitoring, and per-stream controls
Frontend restream channel creation with guest access support
Stream pause/resume, mute audio, auto-cleanup for guest channels
Private network detection with confirmation for local sources
Push channel configuration to VideoWhisper server
Chat & Interaction
AJAX chat alongside live video playback
Floating watermark/logo overlay
Event details display (title, schedule, description) when channel is offline
Integrates Rate Star Review for channel ratings
Access Control & Administration
Fine-grained permissions by role, email, ID, or username
Broadcast and watch time limits per channel and per membership level
Premium channels with unlimited membership levels
Channel statistics: broadcast time, watch time, last activity, viewer counts
BuddyPress integration: Live Stream tab in groups
Who Is This For? 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:
Media companies — launch branded streaming channels
Educators — deliver live classes, webinars, and scheduled course content
Churches & organizations — stream events and services 24/7
Surveillance — monitor IP cameras with web-based access control
Creators & entertainers — monetize live content with tips, pay-per-view, and memberships
Hosting Requirements
This plugin requires streaming server infrastructure beyond standard WordPress hosting
For testing, register for a Free Streaming account with WebRTC & RTMP/HLS
Self-hosted: deploy VideoWhisper WebRTC Server on a VPS or dedicated server
Some advanced features (FFmpeg transcoding, server commands) require additional server configuration — disabled by default for security
Attributions Some demo site screenshots show tests with the “Big Buck Bunny” video, available under Creative Commons Attribution at https://peach.blender.org/download/ .
Documentation
Plugin Homepage: https://broadcastlivevideo.com
Developer Contact: https://consult.videowhisper.com
VideoWhisper Server: https://github.com/videowhisper/videowhisper-webrtc
WebRTC Streaming App: https://github.com/videowhisper/Webcam-Streaming-WebRTC
Demo
Live demo site: https://videonow.live
Extra More information, latest updates, other plugins and non-WordPress editions at https://videowhisper.com/ .
Category rankings
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Keyword rankings
Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP ranks for 2 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 2:
- Rank #57
- Rank #90
Competitors & alternatives
Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMPdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked video apps on WordPress:
Frequently asked questions
What is Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP?
Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 2.7-star rating from 14 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Video category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by videowhisper.
Who uses Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP?
Currently around 500 active stores have installed Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Video category on WordPress.