# Selfhost Podcasting – Create Podcasts Easily

> Selfhost Podcasting has 40+ active installs and 157 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Selfhost Podcasting works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**Host and publish audio or video podcasts from your WordPress dashboard. Clean, lightweight, and Apple/Spotify-compliant podcasting RSS feeds.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 2,820
- **Downloads (30 days):** 157 (+18% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 31, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Veda (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vedathemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/selfhost-podcasting/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [podcast](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/podcast/) | #39 | 102 |
| [podcaster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/podcaster/) | #3 | 5 |
| [podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/podcasting/) | #12 | 20 |
| [rss feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss-feed/) | #17 | 37 |
| [video podcast](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-podcast/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| podcast | #42 | 340 |
| podcaster | #24 | 71 |
| podcasting | #13 | 66 |
| rss feed | >100 | 1,470 |
| video podcast | #32 | 161 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Seriously Simple Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (329) | Aug 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/powerpress/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (231) | Oct 1, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [AudioIgniter Music Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audioigniter/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | May 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-audio-player/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (168) | Oct 3, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [Podcast Player – Your Podcasting Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-player/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (113) | Oct 1, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Buzzsprout Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buzzsprout-podcasting/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 4, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [Podcast Subscribe Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-subscribe-buttons/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (11) | Oct 13, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Podcast Importer SecondLine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-importer-secondline/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Sep 21, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Podlove Podcast Publisher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podlove-podcasting-plugin-for-wordpress/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (44) | Sep 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Podlove Subscribe button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podlove-subscribe-button/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 12, 2025 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Selfhost Podcasting free?
Yes. Selfhost Podcasting is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Selfhost Podcasting safe to use in 2026?
Selfhost Podcasting works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Selfhost Podcasting?
Selfhost Podcasting is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,820 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 157 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Selfhost Podcasting work with WordPress 7.1?
Selfhost Podcasting is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Selfhost Podcasting need?
Selfhost Podcasting requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Selfhost Podcasting last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on July 31, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Selfhost Podcasting?
Selfhost Podcasting is developed and maintained by Veda.

### What are the best alternatives to Selfhost Podcasting?
The most popular alternatives to Selfhost Podcasting are Seriously Simple Podcasting (30K+ installs), PowerPress Podcasting plugi… (20K+ installs) and AudioIgniter Music Player (10K+ installs).


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