Genesis Sermons CPT
This plugin is a Custom Post Type for a WordPress web site using the Genesis Framework. This CPT is to help churches easily publish Sermon podcasts in an easy manner. It supports taxonomies for Speakers, Series…
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Genesis Sermons CPT shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Genesis Sermons CPT stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| churches | #89 |
| genesis | >100 |
| Genesis Framework | >100 |
| non-profit | >100 |
| towns | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Genesis Sermons CPT
From the official readme · v0.4.3Description
This plugin is a Custom Post Type for a WordPress web site using the Genesis Framework. This CPT is to help churches easily publish Sermon podcasts in an easy manner. It supports taxonomies for Speakers, Series, Scriptures, and Topics. There is no stylesheet or custom template support with this release and allows this plugin to integrate with any Genesis theme.
Note: This plugin requires the Genesis Framework.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Make sure you have the Genesis Framework installed and a Genesis Child theme active.
- Upload the entire
genesis-sermons-cptfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s it! You can enter your Archive Page settings under Sermons -> Archive Settings.
- You can change the name of the slug in Sermons -> Settings.
Changelog
Updated Readme and version numbering
0.4.2
- Updated read file description
0.4
- Updated versioning
0.3.1
- Fixed Custom CSS path
0.3
- Fixed post-info display bug for Sermons CPT
- Added notes for future development (i.e. templates, css, and settings)
- Added Credits for help with a function
0.2.1
- Updated Readme and version numbering
0.2
- Initial release
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FAQ
Genesis Sermons CPT: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Genesis Sermons CPT free?
Yes. Genesis Sermons CPT is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Genesis Sermons CPT safe to use in 2026?
Genesis Sermons CPT shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Genesis Sermons CPT?
Genesis Sermons CPT is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,754 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.
Does Genesis Sermons CPT work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis Sermons CPT is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Genesis Sermons CPT last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.3, was released on April 29, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Genesis Sermons CPT?
Genesis Sermons CPT is developed and maintained by Chuck Smith.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Sermons CPT?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis Sermons CPT are Church Content (4K+ installs) and Song Book (10+ installs).
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