Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio Player
A secure HTML5 radio player for Shoutcast, Icecast, and podcast streams with social sharing.
Use with caution
Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 2.8/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (900+ active installs)
- Mixed reviews — 2.8/5 from 16 ratings
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Rad… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| HTML5 audio | #18 |
| icecast | #1 |
| Podcast Player | #24 |
| radio player | #11 |
| shoutcast | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2.8 from 16 reviews
About Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio Player
From the official readme · v2.1.8Description
HTML5 MP3 Radio FM MP3 Stream Player use Radio streams directly from Shoutcast and Icecast Server and play in HTML5 <audio> element.
Please make sure use latest versions of radio server like Shoutcast V2 and Icecast V2
Free Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio Player…
- MP3 Podcast support added to HTML5 MP3 Radio FM MP3 Stream Player
- HTML5 MP3 Radio FM MP3 Stream Player supports custom background color
- HTML5 MP3 Radio FM MP3 Stream Player allows Player Default Artwork Image
- HTML5 MP3 Radio FM MP3 Stream Player have custom Stream Title & Artist Info
- HTML5 MP3 Radio FM MP3 Stream Player have Social Profile Link
Only HTTPS / SSL Radio Streams will play in Google Chrome 80+
As per Google Chrome 80+, mixed content is no longer supported. If the radio stream is without SSL and the website is with SSL, the radio stream will no longer be played. The solution is to set the stream to SSL.
Read Here: https://blog.chromium.org/2019/10/no-more-mixed-messages-about-https.html
Please make sure Protocols of Radio Live Stream and Website must be same. If your website running in Https (Secure) and your radio stream is Http (Unsecure) then browsers will not play that stream and throw Mixed Content Error in browser console log.
HTTPS Secure Radio Streams
- Are you using HTTP Radio Stream providers?
- Do you need SSL/HTTPS Radio Stream for Icecast and Shoutcast?
Subscribe Now and get your HTTPS Secure Radio Stream URL
Pro Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio Player…
- Self Hosted Plugin Files
- Customize Skin, Color & Size of player using CSS
- Current playing song info for Shoutcast / Icecast Server
- Customize social share (Twitter, Facebook, Google+)
- Radiosolution Player Autoplay Option
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Features
- Setup and Configure Radio server and then stream it directly onto your wordpress website.
- Custom Artwork Image
- Volume Control
- Social Links
Support
For support please visit https://www.svnlabs.com/store/contact/
Installation
Unzip “shoutcast-icecast-html5-radio-player.zip” and copy folder “shoutcast-icecast-html5-radio-player” into your wordpress plugins folder, normally located in /wp-content/plugins/
Enter your Radio Server information then use shortcode.
How to add Radio Stream URL
Please use Radio MP3 Stream URL like https://your-radio-server-ip:port/
i.e. http://174.127.x.y:8013/
**Note: Make sure you have valid MP3 Radio Stream, Don’t include listen.pls in URL ** https://yp.shoutcast.com/sbin/tunein-station.pls
Shoutcast V1 (https://shoutcast-server-ip:port/)
Shoutcast V2 (https://shoutcast-server-ip:port/streamname)
Icecast (https://icecast-server-ip:port/streamname)
Any MP3 Link (https://shoutcast-server-ip:port/file.mp3)
Shortcode for Page or Post
[html5radio player=”shoutcast” stream=”https://your-server-ip:port” banner=”http://your-domain.com/radio.jpg”]
Changelog
Security improvements and code cleanup. Updated shortcode sanitization and escaping. Updated plugin header and readme for WordPress.org compliance. Improved compatibility with WordPress 6.8.
- Fix for WP 4.8
- jscolor.js fixed
- podcast support added
Screenshots
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FAQ
Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio Player: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Is Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… free?
Yes. Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… safe to use in 2026?
Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 2.8/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P…?
Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 131,269 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 357 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… work with WordPress 7.1?
Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… need?
Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.8, was released on November 19, 2025 (11 months ago).
Who makes Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P…?
Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… is developed and maintained by Sandeep Verma.
What are the best alternatives to Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P…?
The most popular alternatives to Shoutcast Icecast HTML5 Radio P… are mb.miniAudioPlayer (3K+ installs).
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