Title: ConnectSphere Author: Thomas Lloancy Published: 21 septembra, 2025 Last modified: 25 avgusta, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/connectsphere/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3365103) ![](https://ps.w.org/connectsphere/assets/icon-256x256.gif?rev=3365103) # ConnectSphere By [Thomas Lloancy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tlloancy/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/connectsphere.1.7.0.zip) * [Details](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/connectsphere/#description) * [Reviews](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/connectsphere/#reviews) * [Installation](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/connectsphere/#installation) * [Development](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/connectsphere/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/connectsphere/) ## Description Sending a Zoom or Meet link pulls learners off your course site, breaks your branding, and leaves attendance to a third-party tab. **ConnectSphere** embeds a live classroom _on your own pages_: camera, microphone, public and private chat, and screen sharing, using the [Janus WebRTC Gateway](https://janus.conf.meetecho.com/) you control. **Who it is for** * Course authors who want a live session inside a lesson page, not a separate meeting URL. * Tutors and training teams who already run WordPress and can host (or commission) a Janus server. * Sites that must keep media on infrastructure they choose (self-hosted gateway + STUN/TURN). **What you get in the room** * Video, audio, public chat, private chat, screen sharing * Raise Hand, live participant count, connection-quality bars (RTT + packet loss) * Leave (stops camera/mic and releases WebRTC resources) * Dark or Light room theme (front-end only) * French translation included **What this plugin is not** ConnectSphere is **not** a hosted video SaaS. It is a WordPress front-end for ** your** Janus Videoroom + Textroom. A shared demo gateway is included so you can click around; it is unmonitored and **not** for paying students. Production use needs a dedicated Janus server with TLS/WSS and a TURN server for users behind strict NAT. Insert the room with `[connectsphere_room]` or the **ConnectSphere Room** block. Settings live under the ConnectSphere admin menu. ### Compatibility * Tested up to WordPress 7.0. ### New Features * **Participant counter**: The participants panel now shows a live count of people in the room. * **Raise Hand**: New button lets participants signal the host. A hand icon (✋) appears on the video bubble and in the participant list for all attendees. * **Connection quality indicator**: Three-bar signal indicator in the control bar, powered by WebRTC `getStats()` (RTT + packet loss). * **Light theme**: New color theme option in Settings > ConnectSphere > Room Appearance. Dark (default) or Light — with a live preview in the settings page. * **Leave button**: Cleanly stops camera/mic tracks, releases all WebRTC handles, and resets the room state. Previously, leaving was only possible by closing the tab. * **Auto-join after create**: Creating a room now immediately joins it. No need to click “Join” separately. ### UX & Architecture * Status ticker now spans full width below the control buttons, no longer squeezed to a few pixels. * Join logic extracted into `performJoin()` to eliminate duplicated code between the Create and Join flows. * Professional Janus server installation service documented in FAQ and admin settings page. ### Bug Fixes & i18n * Fixed missing `load_plugin_textdomain()` — PHP-side translations now load correctly. * Fixed broken ICE retry paths that referenced undeclared `videoroomHandle` / ` textroomHandle` variables (now correctly using `videoroom` / `textroom`). * Fixed notification sound using a site-root absolute path; now uses the correct plugin URL via `connectSphere.plugin_url`. * Removed dead `wp_ajax_connectsphere_join_room` registration (endpoint was never called from the front-end). * Fixed PHP fatal error risk: apostrophe inside single-quoted string in capabilities check. * All remaining hard-coded French strings in PHP and JS replaced with English base strings wrapped in i18n functions. * Added missing CSS classes: `.unread-badge`, `.new-message-highlight`, `.disabled`,`. hand-raised`. * `plugin_url` added to localized JS data; removed unused `ajax_url` / `nonce`. #### 1.5.0 (2026-04-25) ### User Experience & Admin Ergonomics * **Shortcode Quick-Copy**: Added a dedicated “Usage” section in the settings page featuring a one-click copy button for the `[connectsphere_room]` shortcode. * **Copy Feedback**: Integrated a visual “Copied!” confirmation using WordPress native Dashicons for a better user experience. ### Internal Logic & i18n * **JS Dependency Update**: Added `sprintf` to the `wp-i18n` imports in `connectsphere. js` to support complex dynamic translations. #### 1.4.0 (2026-04-24) ### Internationalization (i18n) & Localization * **Full Multilingual Support**: Added `Domain Path` for native translation. * **wp-i18n Integration**: Scripts now explicitly depend on `wp-i18n` for secure string translation. * **String Standardization**: All UI messages harmonized to English for global compatibility. ### Improved Resilience & Performance * **Aggressive Reconnection Logic**: Reduced reconnection timeouts from 15 seconds to **4 seconds** for both `videoroom` and `textroom` plugins. This ensures much faster recovery after network drops. * **Enhanced Connection Stability**: Refined the Janus initialization flow to handle session drops more proactively. * **Version Bump**: Updated to 1.4.0 to force cache refreshing for all assets. #### 1.3.1 (2026-04-24) ### Sécurité & Stabilité * **Renforcement de la sécurité (Nonce)** : Correction de la faille de vérification des jetons de sécurité dans l’administration. Désormais, les réglages sont protégés par `check_admin_referer` pour prévenir les attaques CSRF. * **Optimisation du chargement des scripts** : Les fichiers JS (Janus, adapter. js) et CSS ne sont plus chargés sur tout le site. Ils sont désormais injectés uniquement sur les pages utilisant le shortcode `[connectsphere_room]`, améliorant drastiquement les performances du site. ### Interface & Responsive * **Full Responsive Design** : Refonte complète du CSS pour mobile et tablette. La grille vidéo et la barre de contrôle s’adaptent désormais parfaitement aux petits écrans. * **Z-Index Fix** : Ajustement de la profondeur de l’interface pour garantir la visibilité des menus de navigation WordPress au-dessus du salon vidéo. #### 1.3.0 (2026-04-23) ### UI Overhaul, Ad-Free & CSS Refactoring * **Removed all integrated advertisements**: Banners and marketing popups are now gone for a 100% professional experience. * **New Activity Log Ticker**: Replaced intrusive “Toast” notifications with a sleek, terminal-style status bar in the control panel. * **Cyber-Terminal Aesthetics**: Implemented scrolling marquee effects for system messages to prevent blocking the video grid. * **CSS Refactoring**: Completely reorganized the stylesheet. Cleaned up legacy notification styles and unminified key components for better maintainability. * **Layout Stabilization**: Fixed the 100vw horizontal overflow bug and optimized control bar responsiveness using modern Flexbox. * **Cleanup**: Removed unused DOM manipulation logic from the JS core to improve performance. #### 1.2.0 ### Enhanced screen-sharing support with explicit media direction * Replaced generic `media: { audio: true, video: true }` with precise recvonly settings. * Now explicitly sets `audioRecv: true` and `videoRecv: true` while disabling local capture. * Ensures compatibility with system audio during screen sharing. * Follows Janus Gateway’s recommended pattern for subscriber answer creation. #### 1.1.0 * 6.9 Ok * A little too much advertisings #### 1.0.9 * Fixed textroom error (error_code: 422) by adding a 500ms delay for the join request and handling specific retries. * Improved connection management with a 30-second keep-alive interval and progressive retry delays (15s, 30s, 60s). * Public messages are now visible to all participants with username, date, time, and content. * Resolved connection errors (DTLS alert, ICE disconnected) with better handle management. #### 1.0.8 * Fixed textroom errors (error_code: 415) for join and message requests by using textroom.data() to send via the WebRTC data channel. * Public messages are now visible to all participants with username, date, time, and content. * Improved connection error handling (DTLS alert, connection loss) with 15-second reconnection delays. * Resolved PeerConnection errors (error_code: 416) by properly detaching handles. #### 1.0.7 * Fixed textroom errors (error_code: 415) for join and message requests by using the correct format (textroom: ‘join’, textroom: ‘message’). * Public messages are now visible to all participants with username, date, time, and content. * Improved connection error handling (DTLS alert, connection loss) with increased reconnection delays to 15 seconds. * Resolved PeerConnection errors (error_code: 416) by properly detaching handles. #### 1.0.6 * Fixed chat issue: public messages are now visible to all participants with username, date, time, and content. * Resolved textroom errors (error_code: 413) by correcting the format of join and message requests. * Improved connection error handling (DTLS alert, connection loss). #### 1.0.5 * Fixed PHP syntax error in connectsphere.php (line 84). * Improved message handling to include username, date, time, and content. #### 1.0.4 * Fixed chat issue: public messages are now visible to all with username, date, time, and content. * Improved message styles for better readability. * Fixed textroom connection errors (error_code: 415). #### 1.0.3 * Fixed chat styling for a dark icy background and improved text readability. #### 1.0.2 * Added specific CSS styles for the settings page (admin.php?page=connectsphere). * Added dynamic resizing of input fields. * Fixed issue with CSS styles not applying on the settings page. #### 1.0.1 * Added STUN/TURN server configuration in settings. * Improved settings interface with an icy blue theme. * Added an animated background with connected spheres. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release with WebRTC, chat, and integrated marketing. ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * ConnectSphere Room Insert the ConnectSphere live video room (same as the [connectsphere_room] shortcode). ## Installation 1. Install and activate ConnectSphere from Plugins. 2. Open **ConnectSphere** in the admin menu. Set the Janus URL (`wss://…`), STUN (` stun:…`), and TURN (`turn:…`) plus TURN credentials. 3. Pick Dark or Light for the public room. 4. Add `[connectsphere_room]` to a page, or insert the **ConnectSphere Room** block. 5. On the page: enter a username and room ID, then Create or Join. ## FAQ ### Do I need my own Janus server? Yes for any real audience. The default URL is a shared demo. For live courses you need Janus Gateway (videoroom + textroom), WSS, and usually coturn. ### How do I put the room on a page? Shortcode `[connectsphere_room]` (same as 1.6.0) or the Gutenberg block **ConnectSphere Room**. Both render the same template and load Janus only on that page. ### Can I run 100 participants? Janus can, if the _server_ has CPU, RAM, and bandwidth. Plan a dedicated VPS (about 2 vCPU / 2 GB RAM) once you pass roughly ten concurrent publishers. The WordPress plugin does not magically scale the gateway. ### Why can’t some users connect? They are likely behind a firewall that blocks peer-to-peer. Configure a working TURN server (not only STUN). URLs must use the `stun:` / `turn:` prefixes; Janus must be `wss://`. ### Can I match the room to a light site? Yes. **ConnectSphere Room appearance Light**. That setting does not restyle wp- admin. ### Is there a Premium / recording / LMS plugin? A Pro with recording, waiting room, and LMS hooks is planned, not shipped. Do not expect those features in 1.7.0. ### How much is a professional Janus install? The author offers installation (Janus, coturn, TLS/WSS, firewall, test) from €249 on your VPS, or a turnkey package from €449. See https://profiles.wordpress.org/ tlloancy/ ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “ConnectSphere” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Thomas Lloancy ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tlloancy/) [Translate “ConnectSphere” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/connectsphere) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/connectsphere/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/connectsphere/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/connectsphere/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/connectsphere/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.7.0 August 25, 2026: * Compat: Tested up to WordPress 7.1. Version constant `CONNECTSPHERE_VERSION`.* Editor: Gutenberg block `connectsphere/room` (`block.json`, dynamic render). `[connectsphere_room]` is unchanged. Assets also enqueue when the room is rendered (widgets / block themes).* Design: Settings screen uses native WordPress admin (`form-table`, `.wrap`, `.card`). Removed ice-blue glow, pulsing background, and floating spheres. * Docs: wordpress. org listing rewritten around the real product (self-hosted Janus classroom). `docs/ USER-GUIDE.md` (English) and `docs/MODE-DEMPLOI.md` (French). * The Janus client(` assets/js/connectsphere.js`, `janus.js`, `adapter.js`) is not rewritten. #### 1.6.0 (2026-05-28) ## Meta * Version **1.7.0** * Last updated **2 dneva ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1** * PHP version ** 8.0 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connectsphere/) * Tags * [chat](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/chat/)[education](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/education/) [video](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/video/)[webinar](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/webinar/) [webrtc](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/webrtc/) * [Advanced View](https://sl.wordpress.org/plugins/connectsphere/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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