PodInbox – Accept Voice Messages on Your Website
PodInbox lets you easily accept audio messages on your website. With our plugin, your site visitors can record, preview, & send you voice messages.
Consider an alternative
PodInbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PodInbox stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| audio grams | #3 |
| audio messages | >100 |
| voice mail | #41 |
| voice messages | >100 |
| voicemail | #10 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About PodInbox
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
With PodInbox, you can easily accept audio messages on your website. By installing our plugin, you’ll get a floating button on the bottom of your website that lets your site visitors record, preview, and send you their voice message. It’s a great way to engage with your visitors and fans!
All you need it a free PodInbox account to setup this WordPress widget. The setup should take less than 5 minutes!
When a visitor leaves you a message, you’ll get an email notification and your message will instantly be available in your PodInbox dashboard.
Our platform was built specifically for Podcasters to engage with their fans, but it really can used by anyone needing to receive audio messages from their website visitors.
Features
Email Notifications
You’ll receive email notifications every time a visitor leaves an audio message. You can always turn on/off these notifications anytime in your PodInbox dashboard.
Toggle Widget On and Off
Once installed, you can easily toggle your widget on or off
Display Options
You can choose to display this widget on desktop, mobile, or on both.
Control of Prompts
You can completely customize the prompts in your widget, by customizing your Inboxes in your PodInbox dashboard. This includes the inbox title, description, and recording button prompt.
Style Your Widget
From your PodInbox dashboard, you can completely choose to style your widget colors, icons, and placement if you have a paid PodInbox account.
Installation
You will need a PodInbox account to get started. Sign up for a FREE PodInbox account.
Step-by-step Guide:
- Install and activate the PodInbox plugin
- Sign up for a free or paid account at PodInbox (https://podinbox.com)
- Copy the Show ID from the Widgets tab on your PodInbox dashboard
- Paste the Show ID into the PodInbox plugin settings
- Toggle “Enable floating button on your website” to “on”
- That’s it! Check out your new widget and try sending yourself an audio message
- To customize the widget settings, go to your PodInbox dashboard to customize your inboxes or customize your widget.
Frequently asked questions
Is PodInbox free?
Yes, we have a free Hobby account and a paid Pro and Business accounts. You can receive unlimited messages with all accounts.
How do I change the color to match my site?
You can customize your PodInbox widget here. Just login to your PodInbox dashboard. Click on Show Page, then click on your widgets tab. When you scroll down, you can see widget settings you can customize, including the widget color. Please note, widget settings is a feature for paid accounts.
Do you have other widget types?
Yes. We also have an inline embed widget and a popup trigger widget. You can find those other widgets in your PodInbox dashboard, under the widgets tab.
How do you make money?
PodInbox is a fan engagement for podcasters and creators. We have more premium features that are part of our paid plans, such as lead capture and contacts list. To use this audio messaging widget…you can use our free plan to receive unlimited audio messages! If you like it and find it useful, support us by upgrading to a paid plan!
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FAQ
PodInbox: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is PodInbox free?
Yes. PodInbox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PodInbox safe to use in 2026?
PodInbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PodInbox?
PodInbox is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,134 times since it launched in April 2022. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.
Does PodInbox work with WordPress 7.1?
PodInbox is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was PodInbox last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 9, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes PodInbox?
PodInbox is developed and maintained by PodInbox.
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