Liveblog

Quick and simple blogging for following fast-paced events.

Author:WordPress.com VIP, Big Bite Creative and contributors (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:4.4
WordPress version tested:5.8.1
Plugin version:1.9.6
Added to WordPress repository:24-08-2012
Last updated:29-09-2021
Warning! This plugin has not been updated in over 2 years. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress.
Rating, %:58
Rated by:15
Plugin URI:http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/liveblog/
Total downloads:83 513
Active installs:1 000+
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Your readers want your updates as quickly as possible, and we think we provide the easiest and the most flexible publishing environment to make that happen. Sometimes though, that’s just not enough.

When you’re covering a fast-paced event — the latest Apple unveiling, an F1 Grand Prix, or the Super Bowl — a full blog post for each individual update is a poor experience for your authors and your audience.

The WordPress.com VIP Liveblog Add-On was purpose-built to address these issues specifically.

Here’s what makes it special:

  • Post updates right from the front-end of your site (no need to use the /wp-admin dashboard)
  • Viewers of your Liveblog get new entries served to them instantly and automatically, without needing to refresh their browser.
  • Your authors can drag-and-drop photos right into the Liveblog area, without needing to navigate to separate browser tabs or windows.
  • There’s no need for a separate site dedicated to liveblogging: every post can be a liveblog, even existing ones.

Check out our in-depth documentation.

If you’d like to check out the code and contribute, join us on github, pull requests are more than welcome.


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