fresh Podcaster
“fresh Podcaster” is a simple yet customizable plugin to embed podcasts in your posts and pages. Just add a shortcode anywhere.
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fresh Podcaster shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where fresh Podcaster stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| music player | >100 |
| podcaster | #52 |
| podcasting | #49 |
| sound player | #84 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About fresh Podcaster
From the official readme · v1.0.7Description
“fresh Podcaster” is a simple yet customizable plugin to embed podcasts in your posts and pages. Just add a shortcode anywhere. You can add multiple podcasts to a single page and you can use all sorts of source formats like mp4, m4a or wav and many more. Furthermore you can customize the podcast player using CSS in the plugin settings.
There is no integrated hosting plattform, free yet non-GDPR-compliant tracking, no subscription fees or anything. It doesn’t get any simpler.
Installation
AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION
- Go to Plugins & Add New
- Type “fresh Podcaster” in the search field and click “Search Plugins”
- Click “Install Now” to install
- Click “Activate”
MANUAL INSTALLATION
- Download a copy of the “fresh Podcaster” plugin
- Upload fresh Podcaster to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
- Use the fresh Podcast menu from the sidebar
Changelog
launched.
1.0.7
Release Date: January 11th, 2021
- WordPress 5.7 compatibility
1.0.6
Release Date: January 11th, 2021
- Compatibility issues fixed
1.0.5
Release Date: January 11th, 2021
- WordPress 5.6 compatibility
1.0.4
Release Date: November 7th, 2019
- Bugs fixed
1.0.3
Release Date: September 12th, 2019
- configurable menu hierarchy
In the plugin settings you can change the plugins menu position in the sidebar to either top level or second level under wordpress settings. - Typos fixed
- Added Russian language support
1.0.2
Release Date: August 29th, 2019
- Typos fixed
Screenshots
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FAQ
fresh Podcaster: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is fresh Podcaster free?
Yes. fresh Podcaster is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is fresh Podcaster safe to use in 2026?
fresh Podcaster shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use fresh Podcaster?
fresh Podcaster is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,124 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 96 times in the last 30 days.
Does fresh Podcaster work with WordPress 7.1?
fresh Podcaster is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does fresh Podcaster need?
fresh Podcaster requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was fresh Podcaster last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on May 6, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes fresh Podcaster?
fresh Podcaster is developed and maintained by freshlabs.
What are the best alternatives to fresh Podcaster?
The most popular alternatives to fresh Podcaster are MP3 Audio Player (20K+ installs), Music Player for Elementor (10K+ installs) and CP Media Player (3K+ installs).
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