WpStream – Live Streaming, Video on Demand, Pay Per View

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Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.

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103 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 75 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Crossed into this band 4 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 65% of the way through.

1. ★★★★★ gddoro

   10mo ago

   Very fast, friendly, and competent support all the way – regardless of the nature of the needs!Highly recommended, especially if you are not much of an IT professional and you feel that you will need constant human guidance in achieving your goals within a technically simple and effective solution!

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2. ★★★★★ fxcm77

   1.9y ago

   Then you can consider this Live stream app. It’s too much money, but why Im not surprise 3 years with wordpress and all I see is just overprice addons and the service suks big time And its all because lunatics are buying this crappy app and give to other false reviews, they actually buy the reviews instead….Dont waste your time and run from it This topic was modified 1 year, 7 months ago by fxcm77.

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3. ★★★★★ FCAMEZ

   2.0y ago

   As a church that has recently transitioned to live streaming, we at Franklin Chapel AME Zion Church have been absolutely blown away by WPStream! After trying multiple streaming solutions, we finally found the perfect fit with this plugin. The setup was incredibly straightforward, and the integration with our WordPress website was seamless. The quality of the stream is outstanding – we broadcast our Sunday services in 1080p HD for an hour and a half each week, and the performance has been flawless. Our congregation has been thrilled with the consistent, high-quality video, and the streaming platform has proven to be reliable week after week. WPStream’s user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, which has made managing our live broadcasts so much simpler. The plugin’s flexibility and stability have really impressed us, and we haven’t experienced any of the buffering or connectivity issues that were a problem with other platforms. Beyond our church, we also help manage live streams for several other churches in our conference, and we’ve already recommended WPStream to them. The quality, ease of use, and affordability make it a perfect solution for churches of any size looking to broadcast their services or events. We couldn’t be happier with our experience using WPStream, and we look forward to continuing to use it for years to come. Highly recommend it!

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4. ★★★★★ prasad1985

   2.0y ago

   Review Title: Great Plugin with Minor IssuesRating: ★★★★☆ I recently started using this plugin for my WordPress site, and overall, my experience has been quite positive. The installation process was straightforward, and the setup was user-friendly, even for someone with limited technical skills. One of the standout features is its ability to seamlessly integrate with existing themes and plugins, which saved me a significant amount of time. The customization options are plentiful, allowing me to tailor functionalities to suit my specific needs. I particularly appreciate the clean interface and how it doesn’t slow down my website, which is a common issue with other plugins I’ve tried. However, I did encounter a few minor issues. Occasionally, the plugin has a lag when loading on the admin panel, which can be frustrating. I also noticed some compatibility issues with a couple of my other plugins, which required additional troubleshooting to resolve. Overall, I would recommend this plugin to others looking for a solid solution in this category. If the developers address the performance and compatibility issues in future updates, it would definitely earn that fifth star from me!

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5. ★★★★★ mhdisenadorgrafico

   2.4y ago

   I have a client with zero tech knowledge and with this plugin she can do livestreams every once a while for her audience. The easiest setup ever.

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6. ★★★★★ Gbrownmail

   2.5y ago

   Last year our church started a new WordPress website and wanted to add our Livestream to a page. After considering several plug ins we chose WPStream and it was an excellent choice. Never an issue getting the stream up, never an unavailable or down time. Simply reliable! Truly a set it and forget piece of our website. Plus it is simple for novice WordPressers to use. This topic was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by Gbrownmail.

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7. ★★★★★ abidc

   2.6y ago

   Best streaming plugin ever!

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8. ★★★★★ samirsrmr

   2.6y ago

   very nice plugged wp streaming best one

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 4.13.1 Fix – Price field on paid channel/VOD not visible Fix – Paid VOD player buttons not visible Fix – Fatal error on widget 4.13.1
2. — Version 4.13 Fix – Updated the way the user quota is retrieved 4.13
3. — Version 4.12.5 Fix – Live channel player state when the channel was never started 4.12.5
4. — Version 4.12.4 Fix – Subscription products work without WpStream posts Fix – LearnDash product custom fields work when WpStream is active 4.12.4
5. — Version 4.12.3 Fix – Missing live channel player elements 4.12.3
6. — Version 4.12.2 Enhancement – Use a new structure on live channels, for a loading time and quality 4.12.2

All 6 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.14.3). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched High · 8.8 WpStream – Live Streaming, Video on Demand, Pay Per View < 4.11.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗
   2026-04-17 CVE-2026-39527 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects < 4.11.2 Patched in 4.11.2
2. Patched Medium · 4.3 WpStream < 4.11.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗
   2026-03-11 CVE-2026-39526 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects < 4.11.2 Patched in 4.11.2
3. Patched Medium · 4.3 WpStream <= 4.9.5 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2025-12-30 CVE-2025-68522 Missing Authorization Affects <= 4.9.5 Patched in 4.9.6
4. Patched Medium · 5.3 WpStream <= 4.9.5 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2025-12-29 CVE-2025-68521 Missing Authorization Affects <= 4.9.5 Patched in 4.9.6
5. Patched Medium · 4.3 WpStream – Live Streaming, Video on Demand, Pay Per View <= 4.5.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via wpstream_update_local_event_settings ↗
   2023-07-20 CVE-2023-38512 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 4.5.4 Patched in 4.5.5
6. Patched Medium · 4.3 WpStream – Live Streaming, Video on Demand, Pay Per View <= 4.4.10 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via wpstream_settings ↗
   2023-03-02 CVE-2023-27458 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 4.4.10 Patched in 4.4.10.6

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Translated into 10 languages, 1 at 90% or more

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Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-06-27 4K+ → 3K+ down after 1 days in tier
2. 2026-06-26 3K+ → 4K+ up after 2 days in tier
3. 2026-06-24 4K+ → 3K+ down after 333 days in tier
4. 2025-07-26 5K+ → 4K+ down after 744 days in tier
5. 2023-07-13 6K+ → 5K+ down after 1 days in tier
6. 2023-07-12 5K+ → 6K+ up after 4 days in tier
7. 2023-07-08 6K+ → 5K+ down after 262 days in tier
8. 2022-10-19 5K+ → 6K+ up after 526 days in tier

Competes with

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WpStream – Live Streaming, Video on Demand, Pay Per View: 3K+ active installs, 4.8★ (78 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-10-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/wpstream