FM-WebCam
Shows WebCam picture in Sidebar with JavaScript refresh.
Consider an alternative
FM-WebCam shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where FM-WebCam stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| webcam | #83 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About FM-WebCam
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Shows WebCam picture in Sidebar with JavaScript refresh.
Installation
- Upload
fm-webcamto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use the Widget
Changelog
1.0
- Plugin new released
1.01
- Bugfixing
1.02
- DemoURL fixed
1.1
- Link to picture
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FAQ
FM-WebCam: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is FM-WebCam free?
Yes. FM-WebCam is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is FM-WebCam safe to use in 2026?
FM-WebCam shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use FM-WebCam?
FM-WebCam is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,722 times since it launched in February 2011. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does FM-WebCam work with WordPress 7.1?
FM-WebCam is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was FM-WebCam last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on August 4, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes FM-WebCam?
FM-WebCam is developed and maintained by Frozen-Media.
What are the best alternatives to FM-WebCam?
The most popular alternatives to FM-WebCam are Iptanus File Upload (10K+ installs), HTML5 Chat (100+ installs) and Webcam Viewer free (90+ installs).
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