XV Podcasts
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.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where XV Podcasts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| podcasts | >100 |
About XV Podcasts
From the official readme · v1.0Description
A very simple podcast plugin.
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.
Dependencies
XV Podcasts uses Timber Library to render the feed, and Advanced Custom Fields (Pro) to ease authoring.
Those have to be installed independently
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FAQ
XV Podcasts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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