Live streaming directly from WordPress, no external services required

Live streaming directly from WordPress, no external services required

Stream Live – HLS + Chat is a WordPress plugin that lets administrators broadcast live video directly from the WordPress Admin panel, then automatically generate a viewer page with an HLS video player and a lightweight polling chat for real-time interaction.

Key Features

• Live streaming from WordPress Admin
• Auto-generated viewer page (one click)
• HLS video playback (desktop & mobile compatible)
• Built-in chat system (polling, low overhead)
• No external streaming services required
• Fully self-hosted and WordPress-native

How It Works

1. The admin opens Stream Live in the WordPress dashboard.
2. Click Start Streaming to begin capturing video and audio.
3. The plugin generates HLS segments and playlist served by your site.
4. Viewers open the auto-created viewer page to watch the live stream and chat.

Installation

1. Upload the plugin via Plugins → Add New.
2. Activate Stream Live – HLS + Chat.
3. Open Stream Live from the admin menu.
4. Click Create Viewer Page.
5. Start streaming.

Usage

• Start / Stop streaming from the WordPress Admin
• Share the viewer page URL with your audience
• Chat with viewers in real time during the live stream

Requirements

• WordPress 5.9 or later
• PHP 7.4 or later
• Modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)

Typical Use Cases

• Live announcements
• Online courses & training
• Church services
• Community events
• Private or internal streams
• Lightweight live shows without third-party platforms

Why Stream Live – HLS + Chat?

Unlike traditional streaming solutions, this plugin does not rely on external streaming servers or third-party platforms. Everything runs directly on your WordPress installation, giving you full control, privacy, and ownership of your content.