HDWebmobile Live Shopping with Agora vs WpStream – Live Streaming, Video on Demand, Pay Per View

HDWebmobile Live Shopping with Agora allows you to host interactive live shopping events directly on your WordPress site. Broadcasters can feature products from WooCommerce during the stream, and viewers can chat and purchase items in real-time. Key Features: * Live Video Streaming via Agora.io RTC. * Real-time Chat via Agora.io RTM. * Host/Broadcaster UI with camera/mic controls. * Product integration with WooCommerce. * “Floating Hearts” user engagement. * Analytics dashboard (viewers, duration, peak count). External Services This plugin relies on the third-party service Agora.io to provide real-time video, audio, and messaging functionality, as well as usage analytics for the admin dashboard. What the service is and what it is used for: Agora.io provides the Real-Time Engagement platform required for live streaming (RTC) and real-time chat (RTM). This plugin uses these services to enable broadcasters to stream video/audio and interact with viewers. Additionally, it uses the Agora REST API (specifically https://api.agora.io/dev/v3/usage) to fetch and display streaming usage data in the WordPress admin dashboard. What data is sent and when: * Live Stream (RTC): Real-time video and audio data are transmitted through Agora’s servers whenever a stream is active. * Chat Messaging (RTM): Text messages and “like” interactions are sent through Agora’s messaging servers when users communicate in the chat. * Usage Analytics (REST API): The plugin sends the Agora project ID and date ranges to api.agora.io to retrieve monthly usage minutes. This occurs when an administrator views the plugin’s dashboard. * User Identification: A randomly generated or non-personally identifiable User ID (UID) is sent to manage connection sessions. No personal WordPress user data (like emails or passwords) is sent to Agora. Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by Agora.io: * Agora.io Terms of Service * Agora.io Privacy Policy How to Use 1. Get your Agora.io credentials Sign up at agora.io and create a project in the Agora Console. You’ll need: App ID — always required. App Certificate — optional, but strongly recommended; it enables token-based security for your stream. Customer ID and Customer Secret (found under RESTful API in the console) — optional, only needed if you want usage-minutes tracking on the dashboard. Project ID (found under Project Management — different from the App ID) — also only for usage tracking. 2. Enter your credentials Go to Live Shopping > Settings (Screenshot 1) and paste in your App ID and Certificate. If you also want the “Agora Service Usage” figure on the dashboard, fill in the Customer ID/Secret and Project ID too. The Diagnostic Checklist on this page tells you at a glance what’s configured and what’s still missing — including a reminder that Signaling (RTM) must be enabled for your project in the Agora Console, or chat won’t work even with a correct App ID. 3. Create a livestream Go to Live Shopping > Add New Stream. Give it a title, and configure: Host Name / Host Avatar — who’s shown as the broadcaster. Featured Products — tick any WooCommerce products you want pinned to the shopping bag during this stream. Publish the post. In the Embed Shortcode box in the sidebar, copy the [hdlsa_stream id="..."] shortcode (Screenshot 4). 4. Embed it on a page Paste the shortcode into any page or post. Your theme’s header/footer wraps around it normally — the stream itself renders as a self-contained player with chat, a “floating hearts” like button, and a shopping-bag button that opens the Featured Products you selected (Screenshot 2). 5. Go live Open the page as the host (the same WordPress user who owns the livestream post, or an administrator) to get broadcaster controls (camera/mic, start/stop). Anyone else who opens the same page joins as a viewer automatically — no separate viewer link needed. 6. After the stream Duration, unique viewers, and peak concurrent viewers are recorded automatically and shown both on the stream’s own edit screen and on the aggregate Live Shopping > Dashboard (Screenshot 3), which also totals your last-30-days Agora usage minutes if you entered REST API credentials. Chat history and the analytics report are both exportable as CSV from the stream’s edit screen.

WpStream is the only video streaming solution on WordPress that is designed to help you create your video streaming website without adding any load to your hosting server. WpStream makes it possible for you to stream live content directly on your site, bypassing the need for third-party solutions. By taking control of your live stream, you can fully maximize the use of your video content, choosing how to display it, to whom, and whether you want to charge for it. Hello WpStream Theme Hello WpStream is a lightweight, flexible WordPress theme designed for seamless integration with WpStream, the ultimate live streaming plugin. Perfect for businesses and creators, this theme offers an intuitive setup, responsive design, and full support for live shopping, video content, and real-time interactions. Whether you’re hosting live events, product launches, or virtual classes, Hello WpStream makes it easy to engage your audience and enhance your e-commerce experience. Live Streaming Live Streaming on your website can be carried out directly from your browser or with the help of Streaming Apps with custom RTMP. With just a webcam, you can go live in less than 3 minutes. As for streaming apps, a few popular client picks are: OBS Studio StreamYard Restream Wirecast Larix Melon App Streamlabs Zoom Whether you are using your laptop, phone, or GoPro, going LIVE and streaming video on your website has never been easier. Gone are the days where you needed a sophisticated and complex live streaming set up. Free-To-View, Pay-Per-View, and Subscription live streams available. Recordings / Video On Demand (VODs) Record your live streams or upload video files to create Video-On-Demand content. Video playback or streaming video is compatible on all modern browsers and platforms. Allow your viewers to catch up on your video content by offering it On Demand. Free-To-View, Pay-Per-View, and Subscription VOD available. Monetization with WooCommerce Live streaming and VOD monetization is carried out with WooCommerce. Transform your business idea into one that includes video streaming and watch how your profits follow. With just a basic setup, you can create your Pay-Per-View and Subscription Livestreams and VODs on your website. Content Rights and Free Speech WpStream believes in your Right to Free Speech and autonomy over what you live stream on your website. Add your own logo, branding, and identity to your live streams and videos. If you have a private event, you can set up a password protected live stream. Perfect for company meetings, kids activities, weddings, and other private events. Widgets, blocks, and shortcodes Live and VOD Player embedding Each Live Stream and On Demand video will have its own pre-made video page. Alternatively, customize the location and position of the video player using the “WpStream Player” block, widget, or regular shortcode. Available with Elementor, WPBakery, and other page builders. E-Commerce Marketplace / TWITCH feature Allow regular users, streamers, and influencers to go LIVE on your website via the front-end (like TWITCH). Set up profiles and add the “Start Streaming” block, widget, or shortcode to their page so they can go live at any time without admin access. Available with Elementor, WPBakery, and other page builders. Live Channels and Video Lists Show viewers which streamer or channel is currently LIVE on your video streaming website and all the On Demand videos they can catch up with any time, any where, on any device. Use the WpStream Channel List or WpStream Video on Demand List. Available with Elementor, WPBakery, and other page builders. Check out our documentation, blog, and YouTube Channel for latest updates, tips, and instructions on how to create your video streaming website. CONNECT WITH US YouTube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn