Live from WordPress.org · Oct 16, 2026
Best Podcast Player Plugins for WordPress
7 plugins are tagged “podcast player” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is MP3 Audio Player with 20K+ active installs.
Top Podcast Player plugins, head to head
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
What is the most popular podcast player plugin for WordPress?
MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar is the most popular podcast player plugin with 20K+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many podcast player plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 7 plugins tagged “podcast player” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which podcast player plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar has the highest rating at 4.8/5 from 302 reviews.
Are these podcast player plugins actively maintained?
4 of the top 7 podcast player plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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