2Way VideoCalls and Random Chat – HTML5 Webcam Videochat
Easily set up video call rooms or random video chat from WordPress. Choose the legacy HTML5 Videochat interface or the new Webcam App with CallChat and RandomChat. No downloads required. Just share the room link for instant connection. This plugin implements 2 videochat modes: 1. Private 2 Way Video Call Rooms 2. Random Videochat with Country/Gender Matchmaking New: P2P WebRTC is now supported with the new VideoWhisper WebRTC server + STUN/TURN, recommended for optimal latency and quality in private calls. The plugin can now also use the Webcam Streaming WebRTC app as an alternative room interface for CallChat and RandomChat. Get a Free “Developers” account to test P2P WebRTC & STUN/TURN, from WebRTC Host. Limited availability. VideoCall rooms can be managed by users from frontend and shared by access link. Random videochat is accessible on a custom page, where users are randomly matched with other users that access that page. Videochat pages should be added to cache exceptions. Live Site / Demo 2Way Videochat – Random Chat – random videochat 2Way Videochat – Calls – web/mobile video calls, registration required to setup HTML5 2 Way Videochat : Video Calls 100% web based HTML5, no downloads, no app store approval required 1 to 1, 2 way private video chat Send video/audio/screen recordings, emoticons in text chat Next button in Random Videochat to move to next match without page reload Webcam App Alternative React-based Webcam App interface powered by the VideoWhisper WebRTC signaling server CallChat view for private 2-way rooms with picture-in-picture local preview RandomChat view with queue-based matching, Next button, and configurable filter form Reuses Gender/Country random matching settings from the plugin backend when matchmaking is enabled Random Videochat (Roulette) Random videochat page, to get matched with other user online Next button in app to move to next match, without reloading page Matchmaking by Gender, Country (example: I am Male from US looking for Female from any country.) Custom Gender options (plugin settings) AJAX filter dropdows, updating without page reload Automatically select own country by GeoIP if available WordPress 2Way VideoCalls and Random Chat – HTML5 Webcam Videocha Plugin Quickly add 2 way video call rooms and random chat to WP site Access permissions (everybody, members, list) Members can create and manage rooms Menus in admin bar Access list per room Widget with active rooms list and entry Pages for room management, random videochat Option to redirect user to videochat setup page after login Option to automatically create a video call room for each user Easy translation with .po file and settings Integrates Mobile App (if available for iOS/Android) Setup web based HTML5 videocalls on a WordPress site using VideoWhisper HTML5 Videochat. A Video Chat page is added to the website where members can create and manage their rooms and also a page for random videochat. Can be disabled from settings. Functionality can be implemented as shortcode. There is a settings page with multiple parameters and permissions. Who can setup rooms and access application can be configured (everybody, members, list of members/roles). For a more advanced setup with monetization including pay per minute & gifts, see PaidVideochat Pay Per Minute Webcams Turnkey Site Platform, Random Matchmaking Videochat – Speed Video Dating with Match Criteria & Monetization. Hosting Requirements This plugin has requirements beyond regular WordPress hosting specifications: specific live streaming servers, certificates, licensing, tools and configuration for HTML5 live camera streaming. This implementation supports 2 options for WebRTC live streaming servers: P2P via VideoWhisper WebRTC with STUN/TURN – recommend for optimal latency Relayed streaming via Wowza SE live streaming When using the new Webcam App alternative, go to VideoCalls > Server, set VideoCall App to Webcam App, then configure the Webcam App tab and the VideoWhisper WebRTC server/token fields. Get a Free “Developers” account to test P2P WebRTC with STUN/TURN included, from WebRTC Host. Limited resources available. External Services This plugin can optionally connect to VideoWhisper Remote Connect when an administrator clicks Connect in the VideoWhisper account settings. The default service URL is https://consult.videowhisper.com. Remote Connect is a free registration-based onboarding service for testing and low-friction setup. It can register or log in a VideoWhisper contact, create/select a free WebRTC streaming account, import socket/account/token configuration, and push this site’s Webcam App login URL so the plugin can be tested without manual server configuration. Data sent to the service can include the plugin identifier, WordPress site URL/domain, administrator-entered contact name/email, registration form answers, confirmation PINs, selected account token, and generated login URL needed for automated configuration. Using Remote Connect is optional. Administrators can instead enter compatible WebRTC server settings manually or configure a separate compatible CRM/streaming service URL. Terms of Use: https://consult.videowhisper.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://consult.videowhisper.com/privacy-policy/ Demo Videochat website including mobile app: http://2wayvideochat.com/ Extra More information, the latest updates, other plugins and non-WordPress editions can be found at https://videowhisper.com/ .
Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN
Compress images, optimize images, and enable image lazy load automatically with the powerful Smush image optimizer to keep your WordPress site fast, without losing quality. Smush makes it easy to optimize images, compress images, and deliver images faster across your entire WordPress site. This all-in-one image optimizer automatically reduces image file sizes, enables image lazy load, and serves modern formats like WebP and AVIF, all without breaking image quality or adding extra work. Whether you’re running a blog, store, or portfolio, Smush helps you optimize images at scale and keep your site fast with a trusted WordPress image optimizer. Trusted by 1+ Million Sites | 4.8/5 Star Rating Get everything you need to optimize images and speed up your site. Smush works out of the box with no complicated setup – just install and let it handle the rest. Compress images without losing quality Reduce image file size automatically while keeping your images sharp and clear. Smush is an easy-to-use image optimizer which let’s you compress images using both lossless and lossy compression, giving you the best balance of quality and performance without extra work. You can also compress images outside the media library using Directory Smush, making it easy to optimize images stored in theme folders, plugins, or other directories on your server. Lazy load images for faster pages Enable image lazy load across your site so images load only when needed. This image optimizer improves initial page speed and creates a smoother experience for visitors without extra configuration. Serve WebP and AVIF images automatically (PRO) Convert images to WebP and AVIF and serve them automatically to supported browsers. Smush helps you optimize images using next-gen formats to reduce file size and improve load times across your WordPress site. Deliver images faster with an Image CDN (PRO) Serve images through a global image CDN to reduce latency and improve load times for visitors around the world. 119 global CDN servers Up to 500 GB of bandwidth Faster image delivery based on visitor location Improved performance for image-heavy and high-traffic sites Automatically resize and fix image dimensions (PRO) Eliminate common PageSpeed warnings and improve layout stability with automatic image sizing. Smush dynamically resizes images to perfectly fit their containers, regardless of original size, helping fix the “Properly size images” warning in Google PageSpeed Insights. It also automatically adds missing width and height attributes to your images, improving rendering speed and reducing layout shifts. This helps you meet the “Ensure images have explicit width and height” recommendation without any manual work. Optimize your entire site, automatically Smush works across your whole site as a powerful image optimizer to optimize images as you upload them and maintain performance over time without manual work. Optimize images automatically on upload Compress images in bulk or individually Works with your existing media library No need to re-upload images Enable image lazy load across your site Convert images to WebP and AVIF Deliver images with an integrated image CDN Automatically resize and serve correctly sized images Optimize images outside the media library with Directory Smush Built for performance Smush improves page speed and overall performance by reducing image weight and improving how images are delivered. Reduce page load times Improve user experience Better performance for image-heavy pages Supports image lazy load and preload images (PRO) for faster perceived performance Works with your existing setup Smush is built to work with your current WordPress setup, including popular themes, page builders, and plugins. Compatible with Gutenberg, Elementor, WPBakery, and more Works with WooCommerce stores No need to change your workflow Easy to enable and configure Designed to be simple You don’t need to be a performance expert to optimize images with Smush image optimizer. Works out of the box Simple settings when you need them No technical knowledge required Safe to use on any site Why choose Smush? There are plenty of image optimization plugins, but Smush focuses on making it easy to optimize images, compress images, and improve performance without complexity. As a leading WordPress image optimizer, Smush gives you powerful optimization tools without the technical hassle. Trusted by over 1 million WordPress users Built specifically for WordPress Regular updates and improvements Backed by the WPMU DEV team Get started in minutes Install Smush, activate it, and start to compress images, optimize images, and enable image lazy load right away. This easy-to-use image optimizer helps most sites see improvements immediately without changing how they upload or manage images. About Us WPMU DEV is a premium supplier of quality WordPress plugins, services and support. Learn more here: https://wpmudev.com/ Don’t forget to stay up to date on everything WordPress from the Internet’s number one resource: WPMU DEV Blog Hey, one more thing… we hope you enjoy our free offerings as much as we’ve loved making them for you! Contact and Credits Originally written by Alex Dunae at Dialect (dialect.ca, e-mail ‘alex’ at ‘dialect dot ca’), 2008-11.