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StreamCast – bring live radio to your site with a sleek player

Embed a responsive live radio streaming player in WordPress – IceCast, Shoutcast, RadioCo, RadioJar & more via shortcode or Gutenberg block.

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Current directory snapshot

Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version2.4.7
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 6.2 · PHP 7.1
Directory statusactive
Last directory update27 Oct 20266d ago
Active installations1K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.9 / 5 from 7 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records StreamCast – bring live radio to your site with a sleek player version 2.4.7 as active, updated 6d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Put your live radio stream on any WordPress page in minutes – a beautiful, responsive player your listeners can enjoy on every device, no code required.

StreamCast | Documentation | Pricing | Support | Demo

StreamCast is a simple, accessible, and fully customizable online radio streaming player for WordPress.

Play IceCast, Shoutcast, RadioCo, RadioJar, Radionomy, and many more stream types using shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks — without writing code.

It’s lightweight, fast, responsive, and works across all major browsers and devices.

Whether you run an online radio station, podcast live stream, community FM, or educational broadcast—StreamCast lets you embed your live stream beautifully inside WordPress.

How To Use It? Learn Quick

Key Features (Free)

  • Responsive Radio Player – Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
  • Supports Major Providers – IceCast, Shoutcast, Radiojar, Radionomy, RadioCo & more.
  • No-Code Setup – Add with a simple shortcode or Gutenberg block.
  • Customizable Skins – Adjust background colors and styles.
  • Cross-Browser Compatible – Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
  • Lightweight & Fast – Minimal load, no performance issues.
  • Single Station Player – Designed for one stream per page.
  • Background Color Support – Personalize using shortcode attributes.

🎧 StreamCast Pro – Premium Version Features

The StreamCast Premium version includes advanced player controls, professional skins, and full customization options.

Pro Features Include:

  • Advanced Player UI (85+ Radio Player)
  • Professional Skin Library
  • Automatic Station Name From Stream URL
  • Brand Color Picker & Custom Colors
  • Text Color & Typography
  • Ultimate Player Type
  • More Stream Compatibility
  • Custom CSS Styling
  • Priority Support & Future Updates

👉 Get Premium Version

How to Use

Add a Simple Player

Use this shortcode: [stream url=”YOUR_STREAM_URL”]

Add a Background Color

[stream url=”YOUR_STREAM_URL” background=”#333333″]

Supports color names or hex values.

Or use the Gutenberg StreamCast Block for a visual setup.

Important Notes

⚠️ Chrome 80+ Restriction

If your website uses HTTPS but your stream is HTTP, Chrome will block playback.

✔ Both website and stream must use the same protocol (preferably HTTPS).

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Use Cases

  • Online radio stations
  • Internet broadcast channels
  • Podcast live streams
  • Religious or community radio
  • Live music streams
  • FM/AM radio going digital
  • Educational radio broadcasts

User Feedback

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is exactly what I was looking for – I have a station on Live365 and their ‘player’ is too large, I wanted a simple player without all the mumbo jumbo. ”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It’s best radio player, so many features. can put player anywhere by short code.

I recommended”

Have suggestions? com/contact

Source Code

You can find the source code, report bugs, and contribute to the development of this plugin on our GitHub repository:

StreamCast on GitHub

External Services

This plugin connects to the following external services to provide enhanced functionality:

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org)

  • Used for: Fetching player skins and sending anonymous usage statistics
  • Data sent: Player configuration and anonymous listener data (legacy player reports)
  • Loaded on: Pages where the radio player block or shortcode is displayed
  • Terms: https://www.muses.org/terms-and-conditions | Privacy Policy: https://www.muses.org/privacy-policy

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Plyr Video Player Assets (Local)

  • Used for: Localized SVG icons and blank video assets for the Plyr player
  • Data sent: None (Assets are bundled locally)
  • Loaded on: Pages using the shortcode or block
  • Terms: https://plyr.io/ | Privacy Policy: https://plyr.io/

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com)

  • Used for: Fetching video/stream metadata (title) by video ID
  • Data sent: YouTube video ID and API key
  • Loaded on: Pages where a YouTube stream source is configured
  • Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms | Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

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com)

  • Used for: Loading video ad support (VAST/VMAP ads)
  • Data sent: Standard ad request data
  • Loaded on: Pages
  • Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms | Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

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com)

  • Used for: Fetching Vimeo video metadata
  • Data sent: Vimeo video ID
  • Loaded on: Pages where a Vimeo stream source is configured
  • Terms: https://vimeo.com/terms | Privacy: https://vimeo.com/privacy

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com)

  • Used for: Serving VAST video ads
  • Data sent: Standard VAST ad request parameters
  • Loaded on: Pages where AniView ads are enabled
  • Terms: https://www.aniview.com/terms-of-service/ | Privacy Policy: https://www.aniview.com/privacy-policy/

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com)

  • Used for: Loading default radio station artwork and player skins
  • Data sent: Asset request (no personal data)
  • Loaded on: Admin dashboard and player initialization
  • Terms: https://bplugins.com/terms-of-service/ | Privacy Policy: https://bplugins.com/privacy-policy/

Third-Party Libraries

This plugin bundles the following third-party JavaScript/PHP libraries.

Codestar Framework

  • Source: http://codestarframework.com/
  • GitHub: https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework
  • License: GPLv2 or later – https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework/blob/master/LICENSE.md
  • Purpose: Provides the options framework for the plugin’s settings and shortcode generator.

Freemius SDK

  • Source: https://freemius.com/
  • GitHub: https://github.com/Freemius/wordpress-sdk
  • License: GPLv3 – https://github.com/Freemius/wordpress-sdk/blob/master/LICENSE.txt
  • Purpose: Provides opt-in usage tracking and analytics to help improve the plugin.

bpl-tools

  • Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools
  • License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
  • Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.
  • External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests–why-they-are-made
WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • audio player
  • live stream
  • radio player
  • icecast
  • shoutcast
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.2 · PHP 7.1
Update activity27 Oct 20266d ago

“Tested up to” is directory metadata supplied by the plugin author. WP PlugIndex does not turn an older declaration into a claim that the plugin is incompatible.

Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version2.4.62.4.7
WordPress compatibility7.0.77.1.4
Version2.4.52.4.6
WordPress compatibility7.0.47.0.7
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