# XV Podcasts

> XV Podcasts has <10 active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** XV Podcasts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**It creates a custom post type, Podcasts, and a custom taxonomy, Podcast Program, to allow to create multiple podcasts feeds into the same WordPress install: each term of the custom taxonomy will get its own podcast feed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,850
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+5.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 6, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.1+, PHP 7.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Xavi Ivars (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/xavivars/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/xv-podcasts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [podcasts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/podcasts/) | #7 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| podcasts | >100 | 349 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [iTunes Podcast Review Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/itunes-podcast-review-manager/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Feb 10, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Sponsorships](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sponsorships/) | 80+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Apr 17, 2022 | 28/100 |
| 3 | [WP Podcasts Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-podcasts-manager/) | 60+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Bulk Episodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-bulk-episodes/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 10, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 5 | [European School Radio Widget Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/european-school-radio-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 11, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [Podcast Searcher by Clarify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-searcher-by-clarify/) | 10+ | — | Jun 13, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [KCSW Feed Player Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kscw-feed-player/) | <10 | — | Mar 16, 2019 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is XV Podcasts safe to use in 2026?
XV Podcasts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use XV Podcasts?
XV Podcasts is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,850 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does XV Podcasts work with WordPress 7.1?
XV Podcasts is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does XV Podcasts need?
XV Podcasts requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was XV Podcasts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 6, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes XV Podcasts?
XV Podcasts is developed and maintained by Xavi Ivars.

### What are the best alternatives to XV Podcasts?
The most popular alternatives to XV Podcasts are iTunes Podcast Review Manag… (200+ installs), Simple Sponsorships (80+ installs) and WP Podcasts Manager (60+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xv-podcasts/ · Generated 2026-10-18 05:58 UTC by PageForge