iTunes Preview Widget
Embeds an interactive iTunes Preview for an artist as a sidebar widget
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iTunes Preview Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where iTunes Preview Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| itunes | #97 |
| multiwidget | #4 |
| music | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About iTunes Preview Widget
From the official readme · v1.3.1Description
Embeds an interactive iTunes Preview for an artist as a sidebar widget
Plugin’s Official Site
http://noblegiant.com/blog/2010/11/itunes-preview-widget/
Installation
- Upload the entire
itunes-preview-widgetfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- You will find the widget under Appearance > Widgets in the WordPress backend. All settings are editable there for each widget instance.
Changelog
The required WordPress version has been changed and now requires WordPress 2.9 or higher. If you use WordPress 2.8, you will need to upgrade WordPress.
1.3.1
- Fixed issue with widget not sending correct country to iTunes
1.3
- Rewrite of widget settings administration
- Added feature for LinkShare Affiliate ID for affiliate link generation
- Multiple Widgets now supported
1.2
- Fixed a bug with tracks not displaying in Mozilla Firefox
1.1
- Fixed issues with Artist search
- Aggregates albums based off of Artist ID rather than Artist name
1.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
iTunes Preview Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is iTunes Preview Widget free?
Yes. iTunes Preview Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is iTunes Preview Widget safe to use in 2026?
iTunes Preview Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.
How many websites use iTunes Preview Widget?
iTunes Preview Widget is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,622 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does iTunes Preview Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
iTunes Preview Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was iTunes Preview Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on September 15, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes iTunes Preview Widget?
iTunes Preview Widget is developed and maintained by foobar.
What are the best alternatives to iTunes Preview Widget?
The most popular alternatives to iTunes Preview Widget are Seriously Simple Podcasting (30K+ installs), Captivate Sync (1K+ installs) and iTunes Podcast Review Manag… (200+ installs).
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