Bitcoin Shoutout Plugin

Add a Bitcoin-powered shoutout system to your WordPress site. Let users pay for shoutouts, messages, and callouts using instant Lightning or Bitcoin payments.
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Bitcoin Shoutout

Let Users Send Paid Shoutouts Using Bitcoin

The Coinsnap Bitcoin Shoutout Plugin lets your audience send paid messages and shoutouts instantly using Bitcoin and Lightning.

The Coinsnap Bitcoin Shoutout Plugin adds an interactive, tipping-style shoutout system to your WordPress website. Visitors can send you short messages, shoutouts, requests, comments, or notes — and pay instantly using Bitcoin or Lightning. This is perfect for creators, streamers, bloggers, musicians, podcasters, influencers, educators, and any website that wants to enable paid interactions from users. Bitcoin makes this frictionless by offering instant, borderless transactions with no need for credit cards or payment accounts. Because the plugin uses Coinsnap, payments arrive directly in your Lightning wallet with no delays, no chargebacks, and no platform fees. You decide how shoutouts appear publicly and how they are moderated, giving you full control over your message stream.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Bitcoin Shoutouts with Coinsnap

Coinsnap upgrades your audience engagement with instant Bitcoin-powered interactions.

Paid Shoutouts Directly on Your Website

Visitors can send paid shoutout messages that appear publicly on your site or privately in your dashboard. Perfect for: Creators Streamers Podcasters Bloggers Educators Musicians Influencers Live events Community-driven content

Lightning & Bitcoin Payments

Users can pay with: Lightning — instant, low-fee micropayments On-chain Bitcoin — maximum compatibility Great for monetizing small interactions.

Customizable Shoutout Form

You can modify: Message length Display name Suggested donation amounts Minimum donation amount Shoutout positioning Public or moderated visibility

Display Shoutouts Anywhere

Using shortcodes or blocks, you can display shoutouts: Under videos Under blog posts On sidebar widgets On landing pages On live event pages In a dedicated “Shoutouts” feed

Direct Wallet Payments

Coinsnap deposits all shoutout payments directly into your Lightning wallet — instantly and with no middlemen.

100% Free & Open Source

The Shoutout Plugin is included with the Coinsnap plugin and is fully open-source.
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The Coinsnap Bitcoin Shoutout Plugin turns your WordPress site into a fully interactive message-based engagement platform powered by Bitcoin. Unlike traditional tipping systems that rely on PayPal, Stripe, or proprietary donation platforms, Coinsnap is decentralized and borderless. Users from anywhere in the world can instantly send paid shoutouts using Lightning or Bitcoin, allowing you to monetize engagement without friction.

How Shoutouts Work

  1. A user enters a message in the shoutout form

  2. They choose their donation amount

  3. They pay via Bitcoin or Lightning

  4. Coinsnap detects the payment instantly

  5. The message appears in your shoutout feed (or awaits moderation)

  6. You receive the funds directly in your wallet

Everything is automatic — no coding, no payment processor setup, no approval process.

Use Cases

The Coinsnap Shoutout Plugin is perfect for:

  • Creators accepting paid comments under a blog or video

  • Podcasters collecting shoutouts from listeners

  • Live streamers accepting Lightning-powered messages

  • Musicians receiving fan messages

  • Communities paying to boost messages

  • Educators receiving Bitcoin-powered Q&A submissions

  • Event websites collecting attendee shoutouts

  • Influencers receiving fan notes

  • Writers accepting paid featured comments

Why Bitcoin Is Perfect for Shoutouts

Shoutouts often involve very small payments, making Lightning ideal:

  • Micropayments are fast and nearly free

  • Instant settlement means no waiting for payouts

  • Zero chargebacks prevents abuse

  • Global access lets anyone participate

  • Privacy-friendly

  • No platform cuts
    You keep 100% of every shoutout.

Flexible Customization

The plugin lets you tailor the experience:

  • Show shoutouts immediately

  • Require moderation

  • Highlight certain supporters

  • Create custom shoutout boxes for events or campaigns

  • Build fan message walls

  • Add shoutouts under content automatically

The system works with Gutenberg, Classic Editor, Elementor, Divi, Bricks, and any theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What Users Ask About the Bitcoin Shoutout Plugin

Can I moderate shoutouts before displaying them?

Yes — you can set shoutouts to auto-publish or require approval.

Can users choose their own shoutout amount?

Yes — you can allow custom amounts or predefined tiers.

Where do payments go?

Straight into your Lightning wallet — instantly.

Does this require WooCommerce?

No — the Shoutout Plugin works independently.

Does Coinsnap charge fees?

No — Lightning network fees only.