Podcast Feed Player Widget and Shortcode
The default RSS widget didn't provide an audio player nor the image for the episode, so I built one. I've also since added a shortcode in th …
Overview
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Main benefits
Displays episode images
Embeds audio player
Supports custom podcast tags
Customizable image size
Includes social media icons
About this plugin
Author: Douglas Karr
Categories: Widgets and Sidebars
Version: 2.2.0
Last updated: 13-08-2019
WordPress version: 4.0.0
Tested up to: 5.2.21
PHP version required: false
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Overview
The Podcast Feed Player Widget is a user-friendly WordPress plugin designed to enhance the display of podcast episodes on your website. Unlike the default RSS Widget, this plugin supports custom podcast tags, showcasing both the episode's iTunes set image and an embedded audio player using WordPress' internal audio player. It offers a flexible shortcode [podcastfeed] that allows users to specify details like the podcast feed URL, the number of episodes to display, image size and class, and links to various podcast platforms such as iTunes, Google Play, and SoundCloud. Additionally, users can choose to display platform icons alongside their podcast episodes, providing a polished and integrated look to their podcast showcase.
Custom Podcast Tags
- Includes custom podcast tags for episode images.
- Supports audio file embedding.
Shortcode Flexibility
- Allows customization of feed URL, quantity, image size, and image class.
- Supports multiple platforms like iTunes, Google Play, and SoundCloud.
Integrated Audio Player
- Embeds WordPress’ internal audio player for seamless playback.
- Provides a simple and user-friendly listening experience.
Icon Display Options
- Option to display platform-specific icons.
- Enhances user interface with visual cues for different podcast platforms.
Rating and reviews
hollywoodonlocation
17 May, 2020
Errors. Did not work as shortcode. Did not try widget.
frogstar42
08 May, 2018
After searching for a while and struggling with the right terms, I didn’t want to CREATE a Podcast. I just wanted to display my episodes in WordPress. This does that quite neatly.
David Hooper
02 Jan, 2018
This is a great option for podcasters who want to have their podcasts available via a WordPress blog. It’s easy to setup and it looks great. It has a nice, clean design that won’t detract from your site.
If you want to see it in action, look at https://bigpodcast.com/blog/ in the right-hand column.
jkwcape
31 Dec, 2017
This works well and is just what I needed to feature the latest 3 episodes of a podcast. I love that it also pulls the image, and you can define the size. Thank you!
bkjproductions
31 Dec, 2017
Worked like a charm, easy to use. Code is well done and easy to modify. It is a great example of how to read an XML feed and do something useful with it, as well.
Would love to see it use the standard Playlist (showing multiple files) rather than the series of single Audio Players.
