Video Call Button by Gruveo
Let your website visitors call you with voice and video using the Gruveo button. No account or installs are needed for callers!
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Video Call Button by Gruveo shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
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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 Video Call Button by Gruveo stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| call | >100 |
| screen sharing | >100 |
| video | >100 |
| video conferencing | #46 |
| voice | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Video Call Button by Gruveo
From the official readme · v1.3Description
Overview
This plugin inserts a Gruveo call button that lets your website visitors call you with voice and video without having to leave your site. No account is needed for callers, and the service works in all major browsers without installs. All you need to do is sign up for a Gruveo account and start receiving incoming calls from your leads or customers.
Features
- Visitors can call you for free without account or installs
- Gruveo call button widget
- Gruveo call button shortcode
- The button script loads asynchronously
- Displays the call button in English, Spanish, German, French or Polish
- Every support request receives a response
Widget Instructions
- Add the customizable Gruveo button widget through Appearance -> Widgets.
- Choose Video Call Button by Gruveo.
- Enter your Gruveo link (for example,
@awesome) and click Save.- Don’t have a Gruveo link? Click here to get one.
See the screenshots for examples.
Shortcode Instructions
Basic shortcode example:
[gruveo-button handle="@awesome"]
Custom Shortcode Example:
[gruveo-button handle="@awesome" language="es" size="large" type="voice"]
Supported shortcode values:
* language: en, es, de, fr, pl (default: detect automatically)
* size: small, large, xlarge (default: small)
* type: video, voice (default: video)
Support
Support is offered on the WordPress Support Forum for free. You are also welcome to contact us with any support requests.
Installation
Automatic Installation
The easiest way to install this plugin is automatically through WordPress because it will handle all of the file transferring. To get started, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click “Add New”.
In the search field, type “Video Call Button by Gruveo” and hit Enter. Locate the plugin and then install it by clicking “Install Now”.
Manual Installation
The manual installation method involves downloading the plugin and uploading it to your server via your favorite FTP application. The WordPress codex contains instructions on how to do this here.
Frequently asked questions
What browsers does Gruveo video and voice calling work in?
The Gruveo video and voice calling currently works in: Recent Chrome and Firefox on Windows, macOS and Linux The new (Chromium-based) Microsoft Edge on Windows Safari 11 and above on macOS Chrome and Firefox for Android, as well as other Chrome-like browsers on Android phones/tablets Safari on iPhone and iPad with iOS 11 and above On iOS 10 and below, the call pop-up will automatically prompt the caller to install the Gruveo app for iOS. Please visit the Gruveo Help Center for more details on the supported platforms.
How do I receive incoming calls on my Gruveo links?
You can receive Gruveo calls on: Your computer, via the browser Android phone or tablet, via the Gruveo app for Android iPhone/iPad, via the Gruveo app for iOS. In order to be alerted of the incoming calls, you need to be logged in to Gruveo and have incoming call notifications enabled. Click here for details.
How do I register a Gruveo link?
Click here to register your first permanent link on Gruveo and start receiving incoming video and voice calls.
Changelog
1.2
- Update readme.txt.
1.1
- Update widget options and shortcode format to reflect April 2018 button changes.
- Update plugin icon and image assets.
1.0.1
- Update plugin name and description.
1.0
- First version.
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Video Call Button by Gruveo: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Video Call Button by Gruveo free?
Yes. Video Call Button by Gruveo is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Video Call Button by Gruveo safe to use in 2026?
Video Call Button by Gruveo shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Video Call Button by Gruveo?
Video Call Button by Gruveo is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,998 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does Video Call Button by Gruveo work with WordPress 7.1?
Video Call Button by Gruveo is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Video Call Button by Gruveo last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on March 16, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Video Call Button by Gruveo?
Video Call Button by Gruveo is developed and maintained by artmatsak.
What are the best alternatives to Video Call Button by Gruveo?
The most popular alternatives to Video Call Button by Gruveo are Buttonizer (70K+ installs), WP Call Button (40K+ installs) and Lead Call Buttons (5K+ installs).
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