LS IceCast ONAIR
Shortcode to display onair song fetched from IceCast server (v2).
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LS IceCast ONAIR shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where LS IceCast ONAIR stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| current | >100 |
| icecast | #30 |
| onair | #3 |
| radio | >100 |
| song | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 1 reviews
About LS IceCast ONAIR
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Simple WordPress plugin to display onair song fetched from IceCast server (v2).
You just need to setup icecast server address and publish point name (via admin panel). Data are fetched using CRON.
Insert using shortcode to any post or directly to template using do_shortcode();
Usage example
[icecast live=0]
Parameters
live:
0 – simple text
1 – live update via JavaScript
NOTE
You need to update your IceCast web folder with “xml.xsl” file (included with plugin). See Installation for more information…
Installation
- Upload
plugin-name.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to plugin settings and set server address and publishpoint name
Icecast server configuration:
You need to update your IceCast configuration with one file “xml.xsl” (embeded with this plugin).
Just upload this file to “/web” folder of your IceCast installation dir. This will open XML stats to everyone… XML will output public data as the default IceCast page do.
This will allow this plugin to read publish point info without IceCast admin password. This is mainly for security of your IceCast instalation.
Changelog
1.1.1
- error handling fix
- added error reporting
1.0
initial push
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FAQ
LS IceCast ONAIR: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is LS IceCast ONAIR free?
Yes. LS IceCast ONAIR is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LS IceCast ONAIR safe to use in 2026?
LS IceCast ONAIR shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LS IceCast ONAIR?
LS IceCast ONAIR is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,136 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.
Does LS IceCast ONAIR work with WordPress 7.1?
LS IceCast ONAIR is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was LS IceCast ONAIR last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on November 27, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes LS IceCast ONAIR?
LS IceCast ONAIR is developed and maintained by ladislav.soukup.
What are the best alternatives to LS IceCast ONAIR?
The most popular alternatives to LS IceCast ONAIR are Current Year Shortcodes (1K+ installs), Today's Date (80+ installs) and Age Shortcodes (50+ installs).
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