SkipSeek
Embed SkipSeek property cards, portfolio grids, and radio players on any WordPress page or post.
Use with caution
SkipSeek works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SkipSeek stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| audio player | >100 |
| block | >100 |
| embed | >100 |
| portfolio | >100 |
| radio | >100 |
About SkipSeek
From the official readme · v0.3.3Description
SkipSeek lets you embed live content from the SkipSeek property catalog (buddha.fm, Checkz, Globez, Sortz, Spellz, WunderGoal, and more) on any WordPress site. Three embed modes via shortcode or Gutenberg block:
- Property card —
[skipseek property=spellz]renders a compact card linking to the property, with icon and tagline. Use[skipseek property]without a slug to render whichever property you set as the default in Settings (ships as Spellz). - Portfolio grid —
[skipseek portfolio]renders the full SkipSeek portfolio as a responsive card grid. - Radio player —
[skipseek radio=buddha]embeds a slim live radio player for SkipSeek audio properties, with buffering spinner and live now-playing metadata. buddha.fm streams three channels (Focus, Calm, Sleep) — pick a site-wide default in Settings, or override per-shortcode withchannel="calm". The player has two chrome modes:single(fixed channel, compact) andpill(three-button switcher; visitors can change channel mid-listen). Set the default in Settings and override per-shortcode withchrome="pill"orchrome="single".
The property list is fetched live from skipseek.ai and cached locally, so the embeds stay current as new SkipSeek properties launch.
External services
This plugin connects to public SkipSeek services to fetch the property catalog (text data only) and, for radio embeds, to play audio streams and fetch now-playing metadata. All images — property icons and the plugin’s own UI graphics — are bundled inside the plugin and served from your own site; nothing is loaded from a remote image host.
SkipSeek property catalog
- What it is: The public list of SkipSeek properties (slug, name, tagline, status, and for audio properties, stream URL + now-playing endpoint). Text/JSON only — no images are fetched.
- What is sent: No user data. A simple HTTP GET; only the request itself is sent.
- When it is sent: On the first page render that uses a SkipSeek shortcode or block, then cached locally (default: 60 minutes; configurable in Settings).
- Endpoint:
https://skipseek.ai/api/v1/properties.json - Provider: SkipSeek Inc. — Privacy Policy / Terms of Service
Radio stream + now-playing endpoints
- What they are: The audio stream and live now-playing metadata for SkipSeek audio properties (e.g. buddha.fm).
- What is sent: No user data. The visitor’s browser fetches the audio stream when they tap play, and polls the now-playing endpoint every 15 seconds while the player is mounted.
- When it is sent: Only on pages that include a
[skipseek radio=...]shortcode or block. - Endpoints: Per-property — e.g.
https://buddha.fm/listen(stream) andhttps://buddha.fm/api/nowplaying(metadata). - Provider: SkipSeek Inc. — same Privacy Policy and Terms as above.
If you do not use any SkipSeek shortcode or block on a page, the plugin makes no network requests on that page.
Installation
- Install the plugin from the WordPress repo, or upload the
skipseekfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
- Drop one of the shortcodes into any post or page, or insert the matching block from the editor.
(Optional) Go to Settings → SkipSeek to adjust cache duration, color theme, or UTM tracking.
Frequently asked questions
What SkipSeek properties can I embed?
All currently-live properties in the SkipSeek catalog. The list updates automatically as new ones launch.
Does the radio player work with my own radio station?
No — this plugin only embeds SkipSeek audio properties. To embed your own Icecast/AzuraCast/Shoutcast stream on WordPress, install the separate “SkipSeek Radio” plugin instead.
Can I customize the card design?
The plugin uses scoped CSS variables that you can override in your theme stylesheet. The Settings page also has Dark/Light/Auto theme options.
Does the plugin make external network requests?
Yes — it fetches the public SkipSeek property catalog from skipseek.ai (cached locally, no user data sent). See the External services section below for details.
Changelog
buddha.fm now shows its OM symbol in the settings picker, and the rendered portfolio grid is alphabetized.
0.3.3
- Property icons are now bundled inside the plugin and served locally — the plugin no longer loads any images from remote servers (including the previous Google favicon fallback). The catalog request remains text/JSON only.
- Bundled the real brand logo for every current SkipSeek property, and added the two newest sites (HouseSit and Yachtiva) to the offline fallback catalog.
- Fixed the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service links in this readme to point at the live pages (/privacy-policy and /terms-of-service).
0.3.2
- buddha.fm fallback icon now points at /icon-192.png (the OM glyph) instead of buddha-logo.png so the settings picker shows the correct OM mark.
- [skipseek portfolio] grid output now sorts alphabetically by property name (case-insensitive).
0.3.1
- Settings → Portfolio properties picker now sorts properties alphabetically by name (case-insensitive) so the checkboxes are scannable regardless of catalog order.
0.3.0
- Portfolio: new “Properties” section in Settings — pick “All live properties” (default) or “Only selected properties” with multi-checkbox showing each property’s logo. Per-shortcode
slugs="..."attribute still wins as the most specific override.
0.2.1
- Portfolio: added Sleep Chord (sleepchord.com — adaptive sleep coach) to the bundled fallback catalog so it appears in the grid until the live /api/v1/properties endpoint ships on skipseek.ai.
0.2.0
- Radio player: optional three-channel pill toggle (Focus / Calm / Sleep) for buddha.fm embeds. Site-wide default in Settings; per-shortcode
mode="pill"ormode="single"overrides. - Mid-playback channel switching with manifest caching — no page reload.
- Per-section title customization with global defaults + per-instance
title=""overrides. - Default single-property slug pickable in Settings (ships with Spellz).
- Default buddha.fm channel pickable in Settings (ships with Focus).
- Catalog data + icon URL resolution mirrors the hub PropertyIcon escalation (per-domain logo → Google S2 favicons → fast-forward mark).
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FAQ
SkipSeek: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is SkipSeek free?
Yes. SkipSeek is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SkipSeek safe to use in 2026?
SkipSeek works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SkipSeek?
SkipSeek is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 192 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does SkipSeek work with WordPress 7.1?
SkipSeek is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does SkipSeek need?
SkipSeek requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SkipSeek last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.3, was released on July 3, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes SkipSeek?
SkipSeek is developed and maintained by skipseek.
What are the best alternatives to SkipSeek?
The most popular alternatives to SkipSeek are MP3 Audio Player (20K+ installs), Compact WP Audio Player (20K+ installs) and AudioIgniter Music Player (10K+ installs).
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