# Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player

> Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player has <10 active installs and 133 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**A polished RSS podcast player with themes, layouts, search, sticky controls, and Podcasting 2.0 support—free forever.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 255
- **Downloads (30 days):** 133 (+9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.6.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matt Lawhead (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bobdylansdead/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/brainstorm-cafe-podcast-player/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | >100 | 215 |
| [episodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/episodes/) | #4 | 5 |
| [podcast](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/podcast/) | #77 | 103 |
| [Podcast Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/podcast-player/) | #7 | 7 |
| [rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss/) | >100 | 365 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,668 |
| episodes | #58 | 151 |
| podcast | #98 | 347 |
| Podcast Player | #50 | 170 |
| rss | >100 | 1,784 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Presto Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presto-player/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (346) | Oct 15, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Seriously Simple Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (329) | Aug 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [AudioIgniter Music Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audioigniter/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | Oct 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-audio-player/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (169) | Oct 13, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [WP Photo Album Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-photo-album-plus/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (199) | Sep 29, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [ResponsiveVoice Text To Speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsivevoice-text-to-speech/) | 7K+ | 3.9/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-media/) | 7K+ | 3.7/5 (152) | Oct 13, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Cue by AudioTheme.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cue/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Apr 2, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Buzzsprout Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buzzsprout-podcasting/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (5) | Oct 16, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player free?
Yes. Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player safe to use in 2026?
Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player?
Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 255 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 133 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.

### What PHP version does Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player need?
Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.0, was released on September 22, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player?
Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player is developed and maintained by Matt Lawhead.

### What are the best alternatives to Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player?
The most popular alternatives to Brainstorm Cafe Podcast Player are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Seriously Simple Podcasting (30K+ installs) and Compact WP Audio Player (20K+ installs).


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