European School Radio Widget Block
Gutenberg Block widget for listening to the European School Radio live stream with modern style variants and real-time metadata.
Solid choice
European School Radio Widget Bl… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where European School Radio Widge… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| player | >100 |
| podcasts | #78 |
| radio | #26 |
| shows | >100 |
| web | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About European School Radio Widget Block
From the official readme · v3.0.2Description
The European School Radio Widget Block allows you to integrate the live radio player directly into your WordPress pages, posts, or Block Widget areas (Site Editor) using modern Gutenberg blocks.
Key Features:
- Gutenberg Block Native: Modern Block API v3 integration with live editor preview.
- Style Variants:
- Variant A (Standard Card): Rich media card with artwork, volume controls, animated soundwaves, live indicator, and “Next On” schedule preview.
- Variant B (Mini Pill): Compact, modern pill design ideal for sidebars, footers, or headers.
- Streaming Quality Selection: Choose between Low Quality (64Kbps), Medium Quality (128Kbps), and High Quality (320Kbps).
- Metadata & Customization: Toggle options for “Now Playing” track info and “Next On” upcoming program schedule.
Services
This WordPress Plugin streams live audio from the European School Radio platform via an embedded player widget.
- Live Player Stream: https://europeanschoolradio.eu/player
- Terms of Service & GDPR: https://community.europeanschoolradio.eu/gdpr
Installation
- Upload the
european-school-radio-widgetfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install it directly via the WordPress Plugins menu. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Open any Page, Post, or Site Editor and insert the block European School Radio Widget Block.
- Customize your settings via the Block Inspector (Style Variant, Streaming Quality, Now Playing, Next On).
Frequently asked questions
Is there any configuration required after activation?
No initial setup is required. Default options (Mini Pill variant and High Quality stream) work out of the box.
Is it multisite compatible?
Yes, it fully supports WordPress Multisite installations.
Does it create or modify database tables?
No, the plugin does not create any additional database tables.
Does it support classic widgets?
Version 3.0.0+ transitions the plugin into a native Gutenberg Block. If you are upgrading from legacy widget versions, please test your layout after updating.
Changelog
Major update: Replaced legacy PHP widgets with a modern Gutenberg Block (API v3). Supports Style Variants (Standard Card & Mini Pill), customizable Audio Quality, and Block Inspector Controls.
3.0.0
- Complete refactor to Gutenberg Block architecture (Block API v3).
- Added Style Variants: Variant A (Standard Card) & Variant B (Mini Pill).
- Added Streaming Quality settings (64Kbps, 128Kbps, 320Kbps).
- Added live soundwave animation and real-time metadata display controls.
- Updated WP compatibility up to 7.1.
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FAQ
European School Radio Widget Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is European School Radio Widget Bl… free?
Yes. European School Radio Widget Bl… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is European School Radio Widget Bl… safe to use in 2026?
European School Radio Widget Bl… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.
How many websites use European School Radio Widget Bl…?
European School Radio Widget Bl… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,198 times since it launched in May 2021. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.
Does European School Radio Widget Bl… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested European School Radio Widget Bl… up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
When was European School Radio Widget Bl… last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.2, was released on September 11, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes European School Radio Widget Bl…?
European School Radio Widget Bl… is developed and maintained by European School Radio.
What are the best alternatives to European School Radio Widget Bl…?
The most popular alternatives to European School Radio Widget Bl… are Easy Video Player (20K+ installs), HTML5 Audio Player (10K+ installs) and Videojs HTML5 Player (7K+ installs).
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