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wpForo - Voice Posting
wpForo - Voice Posting is an addon plugin by gVectors Team for the wpForo forum plugin. It lets members record voice messages right in the topic and post editors and share them in forum threads, where others can play them back with an embedded audio player.
- Version
- 3.0.0
- Released
- Apr 26, 2024
- Developer
- wpForo
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in wpForo - Voice Posting 3.0.0
Version 3.0.0
Latest
- NewInitial version
What it does
Most forum conversations happen in text, which suits many people but leaves out members who would rather speak than type. This addon gives them another option. A microphone icon appears in the topic and post editors, and a member can click it, record a message and post it to the thread. The recording becomes part of the topic or reply, so the conversation stays in one place and audio sits alongside written posts.
Each voice post shows up with an embedded audio player, so other members can listen without leaving the page. Recording controls include start, stop and cancel buttons, giving people a chance to redo a message before posting it. Administrators decide who is allowed to post voice messages and can set a maximum recording length. Recording is handled on the member's device, and the players are designed to work on desktops and phones. It is built specifically as an addon for wpForo forums.
Best for
- Community sites running the wpForo forum plugin
- Forums whose members prefer speaking over typing
- Language learning or music discussion communities
Features
Microphone in the editor
A microphone icon is added to the topic and post editors, so members can start recording a voice message from the same place they write posts.
Embedded audio player
Voice posts appear inside topics and replies with an audio player, letting other members listen to the message without leaving the thread.
Start, stop and cancel controls
Clear recording buttons let members start, stop or cancel a recording, so they can control what gets posted before it goes live.
Posting permissions
Forum administrators can choose who is allowed to post voice messages, keeping the feature limited to the members or groups they pick.
Recording length limits
Admins can set a maximum recording duration, which helps keep voice posts short and manageable for the community.
Recording on the user's device
Voice recording takes place on the member's own device rather than on the server, which keeps processing load off your hosting.
Works on desktop and mobile
Voice posts and their players are designed to display and work across devices, from desktop computers to smartphones.
Questions about wpForo - Voice Posting
Does this work without wpForo?
No. wpForo - Voice Posting is an addon built specifically for the wpForo forum plugin, so you need a wpForo forum on your WordPress site. It adds voice recording to wpForo's existing topic and post editors.
Can I control who is allowed to post voice messages?
Yes. Administrators can manage permissions to decide which members can post voice messages. You can also set a maximum recording length so voice posts stay within limits that suit your community.
How do other members listen to a voice post?
Each voice message is shown with an embedded audio player inside the topic or reply. Members press play and listen right on the page, without opening a separate window or leaving the thread.
Will voice recordings put extra load on my server?
The recording itself happens on the member's device rather than on your server. That keeps the processing work on the user's side when they capture a message before posting it to the forum.
Is wpForo - Voice Posting free?
The code of wpForo - Voice Posting is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of wpForo - Voice Posting is this?
Version 3.0.0, released Apr 26, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update wpForo - Voice Posting?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of wpForo - Voice Posting automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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