{"id":22779,"date":"2021-04-16T15:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=22779"},"modified":"2021-04-16T12:00:28","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T10:00:28","slug":"best-live-stream-plugins-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-live-stream-plugins-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Live Stream Plugins for WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Although what we usually like about online content is that we can consume it whenever it suits us, it seems that <strong>real-time connection and experience can never be replaced by any consumerist comfort<\/strong>. Hence, it is no wonder that <strong>live streaming is becoming more and more popular<\/strong> over the years.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Big brands have also recognized this need and are already broadcasting live videos featuring celebrities or other content relevant to their audience, as that gives them the opportunity to <strong>feel the pulse of their consumers<\/strong>, start a real-time conversation with them, and consequently<strong> raise brand awareness<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]So, if you are looking for ways to give your website a breath of fresh air, broadcasting live videos may be just what you need to <strong>make your pages come to life<\/strong>. All kinds of professionals, bloggers, small and big companies <strong>use live streaming in plenty of ways to attract, connect with, and retain their audience<\/strong> from all over the world. Bearing in mind the popularity and the capabilities of mobile devices, <strong>the reach you can achieve with live streaming can be incredible<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Benefits of Live Streaming on Your Website<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benefits-of-Live-Streaming-on-Your-Website.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Benefits of Live Streaming on Your Website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benefits-of-Live-Streaming-on-Your-Website.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benefits-of-Live-Streaming-on-Your-Website-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benefits-of-Live-Streaming-on-Your-Website-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benefits-of-Live-Streaming-on-Your-Website-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Live streaming on social media is already common practice, but broadcasting live videos on your website is another pair of shoes. While live videos on social media tend to be short and attract a very diverse and wide audience, <strong>the videos you share on your website target a more specific audience and can be monetized directly<\/strong> and easily.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Actually, you can even <strong>use live-streamed videos to bring the audience from social media to your website<\/strong>. Apart from this and other obvious<strong> advantages like real-time engagement, low-cost marketing<\/strong>, and similar, there are even more benefits of live streaming on your website:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Although its popularity is increasing, live streaming is not yet overcrowded. For you, this means that you can still use it as a means to distinguish yourself from the competition. <strong>It would be a pity to miss using live streaming now, when it is the hottest thing around.<\/strong><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Live streaming on social media will probably share the destiny of the Facebook organic post, whose reach radically dropped because the timelines became overly-competitive. That is less likely to happen when you live stream on your website <strong>because people behave differently on social media and on your website<\/strong>. They intentionally come to your pages to find information, products or similar, which is not the case on social media.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Live streaming on your website can work as an <strong>immediate sales boost<\/strong>. After they\u2019ve seen and possibly engaged with the video, <strong>your visitors may be more willing to browse the website<\/strong> and immediately buy the featured product.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Finally, let\u2019s not forget that <strong>rich media content boosts SEO rankings<\/strong>, and the more traffic your site gets, the more successful your business will be.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Best Live Streaming Plugins for Your Website<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now that you know how beneficial live streaming can be for your website, let\u2019s see which live streaming plugins are the best to help you achieve your goal. The fact is that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-live-streaming\/\">live stream on your website without any plugin<\/a>, but the procedure involves embedding some code. Many users, especially those with no experience with coding, simply don\u2019t feel comfortable using code at all, so they rather rely on plugins. Plus,<strong> plugins often provide some additional, more advanced features<\/strong> that can help make the best out of the streaming functionality.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a WordPress user, you have a wide array of live streaming plugins that allow you to live stream from different platforms at your disposal. We handpicked a<strong> versatile list of the best live stream plugins that includes both free and premium ones<\/strong> so that everyone can find a perfect fit:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#wpstream\">WPStream<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#webinarpress\">WebinarPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#arena\">Arena<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#embed-plus-for-youtube-gallery-channel-playlist-live-stream\">Embed Plus for YouTube \u2013 Gallery, Channel, Playlist, Live Stream<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#flow-flow-social-stream\">Flow-Flow Social Stream<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#modern-video-player-for-wordpress\">Modern Video Player for WordPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#free-livestream-live-video-streaming-with-hapity\">Free Livestream \u2013 Live Video Streaming with Hapity<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"wpstream\"><\/a>WPStream<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WPStream.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WPStream\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WPStream.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WPStream-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WPStream-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WPStream-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you have serious plans for broadcasting live videos on your site, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wpstream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPStream<\/a> may be a good fit for you. This plugin is a well-rounded solution packed with all the functionalities you may need for successful broadcasting like <strong>live streaming, video-on-demand, and pay-per-view<\/strong>. It\u2019s <strong>easy to set up and use<\/strong> so beginners will not have any problems using it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It offers <strong>two possibilities for live streaming<\/strong> &#8211; you can do it <strong>directly from the browser or with the help of broadcast software<\/strong> like Larix, OBS, Wirecast, and similar. Broadcast software is generally used when you want a more professional look of your live streaming events. It allows complete beginners to produce high-quality, professional level live streams with ease. The plugin also allows you to use your smartphone for streaming.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]No matter how many live events you create, each one will have its own <strong>pre-made video page<\/strong>. If you want to include the player on other pages of your website, you can do it with specific shortcodes. The <strong>number of videos and channels you can set up with this tool is unlimited<\/strong>, and so is the number of viewers you can have.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Safety is another advantage of this plugin. Regardless of the type and volume of the content that you broadcast, <strong>all your data will be fully encrypted<\/strong> and you will be able to control it easily. If you\u2019re using WooCommerce, you will also have the possibility to monetize your videos by offering subscription plans, or selling your videos like products.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As for the pricing, there are <strong>three pricing plans starting from $19<\/strong>. A free trial is also offered so that you can check if the plugin is what you are looking for.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"webinarpress\"><\/a>WebinarPress<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WebinarPress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WebinarPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WebinarPress.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WebinarPress-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WebinarPress-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WebinarPress-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Webinars are indeed a very efficient way to reach the targeted audience and generate more leads. If you are in the education business or recognize <strong>webinars as a great marketing tool to offer more value<\/strong> to your customers, you\u2019ll find that <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-webinarsystem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WebinarPress<\/a> is a pretty handy plugin for live streaming your courses and classes. The setup is quick and easy, so we can say that this is also a beginner-friendly plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With WebinarPress you don\u2019t need any special technical skills to host a webinar directly on your website. You can <strong>host both live and pre-recorded webinars<\/strong> and attendees can ask questions in your video or with the help of a <strong>question and answer feature,<\/strong> and you can <strong>keep a log of all of their questions<\/strong>. Thanks to the plugin responsiveness, you can offer a <strong>quality experience for attendees from every mobile device<\/strong> and tablet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]What\u2019s also great is that you can <strong>customize the webinar pages to match your site style<\/strong>, set a countdown page to show before the event, export attendees to text or CSV file, and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]All these are the features you get with the free version, while the pro version offers more advanced functionalities like live chat during webinars, showing CTA elements during webinars, and more.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"arena\"><\/a>Arena<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Arena.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Arena\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Arena.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Arena-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Arena-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Arena-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For bloggers,<strong> it is vital to stay in touch with the audience<\/strong> and establish a true connection. There\u2019s hardly a better way to do that but to share content in front of a live audience. The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/arena-liveblog-and-chat-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arena.IM<\/a> plugin recognized that <strong>blogger\u2019s needs are slightly different than those of a company<\/strong>, and offered a tool that answers all those needs in a very practical manner.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Arena allows you to <strong>stream real-time events and embed a live feed on your website<\/strong> that you can use to share any info that you like. You also have the option to <strong>create and add video playlists from a variety of social media<\/strong> like Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and others. What\u2019s also great is that you can <strong>combine user-generated content from social media with the content generated by you<\/strong> and your team.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As for the design, the plugin lets you <strong>customize the layout so that it matches your website\u2019s style<\/strong>. If you are interested in monetizing your live feeds, you can do it simply by adding the WooCommerce plugin and <strong>selling your vlogs and feeds as products<\/strong>. Other notable features of this plugin include <strong>real-time analytics and play-by-play video playback<\/strong>, interactive polls that help you entertain your audience, posting across social media, and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Considering the fact that the plugin was created with bloggers in mind, it is absolutely beginner-friendly and totally free.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"embed-plus-for-youtube-gallery-channel-playlist-live-stream\"><\/a>EmbedPlus for Youtube<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EmbedPlus-for-Youtube.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"EmbedPlus for Youtube\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EmbedPlus-for-Youtube.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EmbedPlus-for-Youtube-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EmbedPlus-for-Youtube-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EmbedPlus-for-Youtube-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re already using YouTube for your videos and have a rich YouTube channel that you also use as a live streaming platform, it might be a good idea to<strong> bring that video content to your website<\/strong> too. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/youtube-embed-plus\/#reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EmbedPlus for YouTube<\/a> is an excellent solution to do just that. More than 200,000 active installations and stellar ratings confirm that EmbedPlus for YouTube is a <strong>reliable and efficient plugin<\/strong>. It is <strong>user-friendly and requires no previous technical knowledge<\/strong> of any kind to use it to maximum advantage.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]EmbedPlus for YouTube is a plugin that lets you <strong>embed your Youtube content to your website with ease<\/strong>. You can embed \u201cclassic\u201d YouTube videos, and you can do the same with your live streams. Apart from live video broadcasting and videos, it also allows you to<strong> create playlists, galleries, creator channels<\/strong>, and more. Adding content directly from your YouTube channel is incredibly simple, all it takes is a click of the YouTube wizard button. Furthermore, the plugin is <strong>compatible with Gutenberg and comes with a variety of customization options<\/strong> like hiding the YouTube logo, light and dark theme, and similar. Just bear in mind that<strong> this plugin works only with YouTube<\/strong>, so in case you want to use other platforms too, maybe you should consider some other plugin from this list.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As for the pricing, the plugin comes in a free and a pro version. The pro version provides you with advanced functionalities like live chat, automatic video thumbnails, automatic tagging for video SEO, and more.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"flow-flow-social-stream\"><\/a>Flow-Flow Social Stream<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Flow-Flow-Social-Feed-Stream.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Flow-Flow-Social-Feed-Stream.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Flow-Flow-Social-Feed-Stream-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Flow-Flow-Social-Feed-Stream-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Flow-Flow-Social-Feed-Stream-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/flow-flow-social-streams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flow-Flow<\/a>\u2019s popularity is owed to <strong>simplicity of use and the versatile features<\/strong> that it comes with. If you have a rich audience on your social media that you would like to bring to your website, this plugin may be what you are looking for. The plugin boasts <strong>great speed and reliable performance<\/strong>, which is vital as social media tends to bring a lot of traffic. Furthermore, <strong>it is mobile-optimized, so users from all devices can enjoy the same quality of experience<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Flow Flow allows you to <strong>live stream content from the leading social media platforms<\/strong> &#8211; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest on your website. The Pro version also allows for live streaming from YouTube, SoundCloud, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Dribbble, and other platforms. What\u2019s great about this plugin is that you can make a combination of various elements and <strong>stream social feeds from multiple sources in one responsive social media wall<\/strong> on any page of your site. This way, your site visitors will be able to view all your social media feeds without having to open more than one page. Furthermore, you will be able to <strong>customize the design of the dedicated pages<\/strong> easily so that they match your website&#8217;s style.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The pro version of the plugin provides more advanced features like lightbox galleries for multi-image posts, networks sorting and the search bar on top of your stream, and more.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"modern-video-player-for-wordpress\"><\/a>Modern Video Player for WordPress<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Modern-Video-Player-for-WordPress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Modern Video Player for WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Modern-Video-Player-for-WordPress.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Modern-Video-Player-for-WordPress-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Modern-Video-Player-for-WordPress-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Modern-Video-Player-for-WordPress-620x346.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In case you plan to live stream videos on your website, but also <strong>have other ideas for incorporating rich media content<\/strong>, you may find multipurpose media player plugins, like <a href=\"https:\/\/codecanyon.net\/item\/modern-video-player-for-wordpress\/21571689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern Video Player<\/a>, very useful. This powerful plugin makes live streaming on your website easy and <strong>supports all sorts of embeddable medi<\/strong>a including HTML5 video formats, YouTube and Vimeo videos, Google Maps, and a lot more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It is responsive and supports videos of different quality, which means that users from mobile devices will be able to consume your content with no trouble. Plus, you can <strong>reach international audiences more easily<\/strong> since this plugin allows you to display subtitles in many languages and supports audio languages for live streaming.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <strong>playlists are also supported and can contain mixed media<\/strong> so that you can combine videos and other content types, such as images, from different sources in one list. It also allows you to <strong>password-protect your videos<\/strong>, which is especially convenient if you run a membership website or host pay-per-view content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Monetizing your videos can be smoothly achieved as the <strong>plugin supports AdSense<\/strong>. Other useful features include Google Analytics tracking, playback options, social sharing support and theater mode.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The plugin comes in two pricing plans and the main difference between the two is that the more expensive one allows you to charge your users for viewing the videos.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\"><a id=\"free-livestream-live-video-streaming-with-hapity\"><\/a>Free Livestream \u2013 Live Video Streaming with Happity<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Free-Livestream.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Free Livestream\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Free-Livestream.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Free-Livestream-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Free-Livestream-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Free-Livestream-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-hapity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Happity<\/a> is a<strong> fast, reliable, and free solution<\/strong> that allows you to live stream across social media directly from your website. It features a <strong>simple and modern layout<\/strong> that you can easily customize to match your website\u2019s style. Set up is done in literally 5 minutes or less and it takes just a click to start broadcasting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Powerful features combined with incredible simplicity of use make it popular both with beginners and advanced users. <strong>Every broadcast instantly publishes a live feed<\/strong> on your website and the plugin also offers<strong> free video hosting through its integrated cloud storage<\/strong>. Social media sharing is also supported and <strong>social media posts include inbound links<\/strong> back to your site so that you can connect your website with your social media smoothly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Unlike some of the previously mentioned plugins, Happity allows you to <strong>host video streaming from your own website<\/strong>, which is convenient for many reasons. Most importantly, this way, you are in<strong> total control over the content that you create<\/strong>. The plugin also<strong> automatically generates backups<\/strong> on your mobile device.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]All in all, if you want to start live streaming from your website immediately, this plugin will not disappoint you.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We wanted to create a list of the best live stream plugins for WordPress that is versatile enough to satisfy very different needs so we made sure that both bloggers, beginners, individual professionals, and small and big companies can find a perfect solution for live streaming on their website. Every plugin in this list is unique with its set of features, and each one has a proven track record of satisfied users. Like with any other marketing channel, to make the best out of it, you need to have a clear goal. 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