Getting Started
PluginCams is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to integrate live adult cams from multiple platforms directly into your website. This documentation will guide you through installation, configuration, and advanced usage.
Before You Begin
- Ensure you have WordPress 5.0 or higher installed
- You'll need affiliate accounts with the cam platforms you want to use
- Basic familiarity with WordPress administration is recommended
- For custom implementations, some HTML/CSS knowledge may be helpful
- We recommend using some Adult Friendly VPS or dedicated server host.
- Optional: We recommend using Redis on your server with the Redis Object Cache free plugin.
Installation
Standard Installation
- Download the PluginCams zip file from your purchase confirmation email or account dashboard
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins → Add New
- Click "Upload Plugin" and select the PluginCams zip file
- Click "Install Now" and then "Activate Plugin"
Manual Installation (FTP)
- Unzip the PluginCams package on your computer
- Connect to your WordPress installation via FTP
- Navigate to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Upload the entire PluginCams folder
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel and navigate to Plugins
- Locate "PluginCams" in the list and click "Activate"
After Installation
Once activated, you'll see a new "PluginCams" menu item in your WordPress admin sidebar. Before using the plugin, you'll need to configure your API connections.
Configuration
Initial Setup
- Navigate to PluginCams → Settings in your WordPress admin
- Activate the plugin with your license code provided by us when you purchased the plugin.
- Now yo see the "Webcams Settings" tab
- For each platform you want to use (Chaturbate, Stripchat, BongaCams), you'll need to:
- Obtain your affiliate API key or Affiliate user from the platform (more details about each site below).
- Enter the API key or the Affiliate code or user id in the corresponding field.
- Configure any additional platform-specific settings.
- Enable Auto Import and wait or trigger a manual import.
- For manual import to work, you must have Auto Import enabled. Manual import only triggers the cron job instantly.
- Save your settings
General Settings
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Models Limit | How many models are imported if each query is available to the API. | 100 |
| Enable Auto Import | To work automatically via cron. | Desactivated |
| Cron Time | How long to API requests (in minutes) | 15 |
| Options for other themes | For the plugin to work with other WordPress themes. | Desactivated |
API Reference
PluginCams integrates with multiple adult cam platforms through their official APIs. Below are the specific requirements and setup instructions for each supported platform.
Chaturbate API
Requirements
- Active Chaturbate affiliate account
- Chaturbate doesn't need an API code to run the api, you'll just need the affiliate ID to track de comissions.
Setup Instructions
- Log in to your Chaturbate Affiliate Panel
- Navigate to "Linking Codes"
- Grab the campaign code from one of the URLs, similar to this "gmRXk" in the "campaign=gmRXk"
- In WordPress, go to PluginCams → Settings → Affiliate
- Paste your Chaturbate Affiliate Code in the designated field
- NEW:Just like we did to get the Chaturbate affiliate link, now you can add a tour for RevShare or PPL. We recommend using RevShare. In the URLs section, select a URL in the same links section of the RevShare section and extract the tour code.
- Save settings
Stripchat API
Requirements
- Active Stripchat affiliate account
- In Stripchat, you need to add a domain to generate your API key. You also need the affiliate code.
Setup Instructions
- Log in to your Stripchat Affiliate Panel
- Navigate to "Service" section and "API for Domain"
- Add your domain and Generate API Key
- Navigate to "Linsk&Creatives" section and "Link Builder"
- Grab the userId code from the URL, similar to this "df379160990da80f56e02566db97c1b252f2fd8d60200624bda03b7877d3ba01" in the "userId="
- In WordPress, go to PluginCams → Settings → API Configuration
- Enter your Stripchat Affiliate Code and API key
- Save settings
BongaCams API
Requirements
- Active BongaCams affiliate account
- At bongacams, you only need your account's user ID.
Setup Instructions
- Log in to your BongaCams Affiliate Panel
- Navigate to "PROMO TOOLS" section and "DIRECT LINK"
- Grab the user ID code from the URL, similar to this262451 inside de c=
- In WordPress, go to PluginCams → Settings → API Configuration
- Enter your BongaCams User ID
- Save settings
Shortcodes
PluginCams provides powerful shortcodes to display live cams anywhere on your WordPress site. Below are all available shortcodes with their parameters.
Basic Shortcode
[webcam_list] or [webcam_list limit="23"] to defien the number of cams.
Themes & Templates
Included Pro Theme
PluginCams comes with a free responsive theme designed specifically for adult cam sites. To install:
- Download the theme zip file from your PluginCams account
- In WordPress, go to Appearance → Themes → Add New
- Click "Upload Theme" and select the zip file
- Install and activate the theme
- Configure theme options under Appearance → Customize
Custom Templates
You can use any custom templates. The most efficient way without having to touch any code is to activate the option from the plugin settings.
Template Hierarchy
PluginCams follows WordPress template hierarchy. Example:
- theme/plugincams/single-webcam.php
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
No Performers Showing
- Verify your cron is working. WP Control Free Wordpresss plugin perfect to see the active crons.
- Verify your API keys are correctly entered
- Check that your affiliate account is active
- Ensure your website is approved in the platform's affiliate panel
Slow Loading
- Reduce the number of performers to grab
- Consider using a caching plugin. We recommend using Redis on your server with Redis Object Cache free plugin
- Check your server's PHP version (requires 7.4+)
- Disable other plugins that make the site run slower
- Upgrade your server or VPS
Affiliate Links Not Working
- Verify your affiliate username is correctly entered
- Test your affiliate link directly from the platform
- Check your affiliate codes open on your links
- Ensure you're not using ad blockers during testing
Debugging
To enable debug mode:
- Edit your wp-config.php file
- Add or modify these lines:
define('WP_DEBUG', true); define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true); define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false); - Check the debug.log file in wp-content/ for errors
Whitelabels & Advanced Features
Whitelabel Support
PluginCams allows you to generate Whitelabel URLs for Chaturbate, Stripchat, and BongaCams, ensuring your branding and tracking is preserved.
- Chaturbate: Always requires
wwwin URLs for proper tracking. Make sure your affiliate links start withhttps://www.chaturbate.com/ - Stripchat & BongaCams: Use your affiliate ID in the URLs to ensure commissions are tracked correctly.
Plugin Logs & Maintenance
- You can now delete all webcams with a single click from the settings panel.
- The plugin continues to clean in the background even if the site goes offline temporarily (PHP timeout, browser closure, etc).
Auto-Delete Old Posts
This option removes webcam posts that haven’t been updated in the last 30 days. It's useful to improve performance and database speed.
Warning: This may negatively affect your SEO if indexed posts are deleted.
Filter by Gender
During import, you can now select specific genders (female, male, couple, trans) to display only the performers that match your audience preferences.