Live streaming has become an essential tool for creators, educators, businesses, and communities. Yet, for many WordPress users, going live still feels overly complex: external platforms, monthly fees, bandwidth limits, complicated setups, and loss of control over content and audience.
Castio.io was created to solve exactly that problem.
Castio.io allows you to stream live video directly from your WordPress site, using modern HLS technology, without relying on third-party streaming services, RTMP servers, or external platforms. Your website becomes the streaming server. Simple, powerful, and fully under your control.
A Different Approach to Live Streaming
Most live streaming solutions push you toward large platforms or require heavy server-side configurations. Castio.io takes a radically different path.
With Castio.io:
- You stream from your browser
- The video is segmented in HLS format
- The stream is delivered directly from your own WordPress hosting
- Viewers watch on a clean, auto-generated viewer page
- No platform lock-in, no usage caps, no hidden fees
Everything happens inside WordPress.
Built for WordPress Users First
Castio.io is not a generic streaming tool adapted to WordPress. It is designed specifically for WordPress, following its conventions and best practices.
From the admin dashboard, you can:
- Create and manage live streams
- Start streaming with a single click
- Automatically generate viewer pages
- Control access (public, private, password-protected, or paid)
- Manage basic chat moderation
- Record streams for replay
There is no separate control panel, no external account, and no API keys to manage. If you know how to use WordPress, you already know how to use Castio.io.
Why HLS Instead of WebRTC?
Castio.io is based on HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) rather than WebRTC, and this choice is intentional.
HLS provides:
- Excellent compatibility across browsers and devices
- Stable playback even with large audiences
- Efficient caching and CDN compatibility
- Easy recording and replay
- No viewer limits imposed by signaling servers
This makes Castio.io ideal for:
- Online courses
- Live conferences and webinars
- Community events
- Church services
- Paid live content
- Internal company streams
You can stream once and reach any number of viewers, as long as your hosting can handle standard HTTP traffic.
Integrated Chat, Without the Bloat
Live streaming is not just about video. Interaction matters.
Castio.io includes a lightweight integrated chat designed to be:
- Fast
- Easy to moderate
- Fully hosted on your site
- Compatible with large audiences
The chat works alongside the live stream without requiring external services, trackers, or third-party widgets. You stay compliant, lightweight, and in control of your data.
Full Ownership of Your Content and Data
One of the biggest problems with traditional streaming platforms is loss of control.
With Castio.io:
- Your videos stay on your server
- Your audience stays on your website
- Your data is not shared with third parties
- You decide how long content is stored
- You choose who can access each stream
This is particularly important for businesses, educators, and organizations that care about privacy, compliance, and long-term content ownership.
Zero External Dependencies
Castio.io does not require:
- YouTube Live
- Twitch
- Vimeo
- RTMP servers
- FFmpeg installations
- Monthly streaming subscriptions
Everything runs using modern browser APIs and standard web technologies. This means:
- Faster setup
- Fewer points of failure
- Easier maintenance
- Lower long-term costs
If your WordPress site works, Castio.io works.
Who Is Castio.io For?
Castio.io is designed for anyone who wants simple, reliable live streaming without complexity:
- Content creators who want full ownership
- Teachers and trainers running live classes
- Businesses hosting product launches or webinars
- Communities and associations running live events
- Agencies building streaming solutions for clients
- Developers who want an extensible, WordPress-native system
Whether you stream once a month or every day, Castio.io adapts to your workflow.
Stream Live. Stream Simple.
Castio.io focuses on what matters:
- Simplicity
- Control
- Reliability
- Ownership
No artificial limitations. No vendor lock-in. No unnecessary complexity.
If you believe your live streams should belong to you—not to a platform—Castio.io is built for exactly that vision.
👉 Discover Castio.io and start streaming directly from WordPress today.