Castio.live
Castio.live – WordPress Streaming Plugin with Chat (HLS)
by proxymis · WordPress.org page · Website
Castio.live has 20+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,040 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on June 3, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Castio.live at a glance
Is Castio.live well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- 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
Castio.live reviews and ratings
2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Fonctionne bien !
Je ne pensais pas que ce serait si fluide ! Le live fonctionne bien et directement, sans installation supplémentaire de l'extension.
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Powerful Live Streaming + Chat Plugin – Exactly What I Needed
I’ve tested several live streaming solutions for WordPress, and Castio.live is by far the most complete and easy-to-use plugin I’ve found. The HLS integration works perfectly, the real-time chat is smooth and responsive, and the interface looks clean on both desktop and mobile. The vertical resize between video and chat is a great touch, and the smart scroll system (with new message notification) makes the user experience much better during active streams. Installation was straightforward, performance is solid, and everything integrates natively inside WordPress without complicated external setups. If you’re looking for a professional live streaming + chat solution directly inside WordPress, Castio.live is an excellent choice. Highly recommended
susanowski
Details
WordPress streaming plugin with HLS, real-time chat, PayPal & Stripe paywall, and Gutenberg blocks. No OBS, no RTMP.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- hls streaming
- live streaming
- WordPress chat
- wordpress streaming
- wordpress streaming plugin
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- Version
- 1.3.0
- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2026
- First published
- Jan 16, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 6.9
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Castio.live FAQ
What does Castio.live do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Castio.live offers Live stream directly from WordPress Admin, No OBS, no RTMP, no external streaming platform, Browser-generated HLS (.m3u8 + .ts), Automatic viewer page creation and Built-in live chat.
How many active installs does Castio.live have?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs for Castio.live as of September 7, 2026.
Is Castio.live still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on June 3, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is Castio.live free?
Castio.live is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.