# Castio.live – WordPress Streaming Plugin with Chat (HLS)

> Castio.live has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 138 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Castio.live works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**WordPress streaming plugin with HLS, real-time chat, PayPal & Stripe paywall, and Gutenberg blocks. No OBS, no RTMP.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,179
- **Downloads (30 days):** 138 (+66.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** proxymis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/proxymis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/castio-live/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hls streaming](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hls-streaming/) | #1 | 1 |
| [live streaming](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-streaming/) | #6 | 12 |
| [WordPress chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-chat/) | #8 | 15 |
| [wordpress streaming](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-streaming/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress streaming plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-streaming-plugin/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hls streaming | #2 | 63 |
| live streaming | #5 | 348 |
| WordPress chat | >100 | 3,888 |
| wordpress streaming | #5 | 572 |
| wordpress streaming plugin | #6 | 570 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castio.live free?
Yes. Castio.live is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Castio.live safe to use in 2026?
Castio.live works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Castio.live?
Castio.live is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,179 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 138 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Castio.live work with WordPress 7.1?
Castio.live is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Castio.live need?
Castio.live requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Castio.live last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on June 3, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Castio.live?
Castio.live is developed and maintained by proxymis.


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