PlayMe
Embeddable Song Request Form for Radio Stations
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PlayMe shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (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 PlayMe stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| music | >100 |
| radio | >100 |
| request | >100 |
| song | #37 |
| station | #59 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PlayMe
From the official readme · v0.2.8Description
Embeddable Song Request Form for Radio Stations
Designed for Radio Stations
PlayMe was requested by a radio station deejay and built to best serve both the studio and the listeners.
- Listeners may provide their name, the artist/song name, and a dedication (or comments), to make realtime requests to Radio Stations and Deejays.
- The form is easily embeddable using the shortcode [playme] and can optionally require Google’s reCAPTCHA to verify requests before they’re submitted. Put “[playme]” on its own line in the page content (using Text View) to position the PlayMe form where you want it to appear on your page.
- On the backend, requests are shown in a list that refreshes passively every minute, and can be dismissed/hidden once the request has been addressed.
- For privacy, the only information captured (apart from what’s entered in the submission form) is an IP Address, to offer some insight to site owners about those who are submitting song requests.
3rd Party Services
Be advised about the 3rd Party services used by this plugin.
- Google reCAPTCHA: Optionally, site owners may configure PlayMe to use Google’s reCAPTCHA service to help minimize abuse of the Song Request form. More information about this service can be found on Google’s privacy policy and terms of service of use.
- WhatIsMyIPAddress.com: PlayMe offers a link for site owners to quickly discover/review the geographic location on record associated with the IP address of the submitter of the Song Request (IP-to-Location). This service is provided by a 3rd Party. More information about WhatIsMyIPAddress.com can be found on its website, its privacy policy, and its terms of use.
Installation
- Install PlayMe either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server (in the
/wp-content/plugins/directory). - Activate the plugin.
- Embed the form in any WordPress page using the shortcode: [playme]
Frequently asked questions
Are there any new features planned?
Not at this time.
Can i propose a feature?
If you wish. Sure. Please make your requests via the ERA404 Contact Form to obtain a quote for custom development.
Changelog
Beta Release
0.2.8
- Tested with WordPress 6.7.1;
0.2.7
- Updated documentation and tested with WordPress 5.9;
0.2.6
- Updated styles and tested with WordPress 5.7.2;
0.2.5
- Added new role “PlayMe Requests Viewer”;
- Added new capability “View PlayMe Requests”;
0.2.3
- Adjusted styles to work better with WordPress 5.3.2
0.2.2
- Updated the ReadMe.txt with notice about 3rd Party services: Google reCAPTCHA and WhatIsMyIPAddress.com
Screenshots
![The front-end form can be easily be dropped into any WordPress page using the shortcode [playme]](https://ps.w.org/playme/assets/screenshot-2.png?rev=1929841)
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FAQ
PlayMe: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is PlayMe free?
Yes. PlayMe is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PlayMe safe to use in 2026?
PlayMe shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PlayMe?
PlayMe is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,297 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does PlayMe work with WordPress 7.1?
PlayMe is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does PlayMe need?
PlayMe requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was PlayMe last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.8, was released on January 6, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes PlayMe?
PlayMe is developed and maintained by ERA404.
What are the best alternatives to PlayMe?
The most popular alternatives to PlayMe are Cue by AudioTheme.com (6K+ installs), Audio Album (4K+ installs) and mb.miniAudioPlayer (3K+ installs).
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