Nductiv

Archive.org offers free streaming of thousands of moving image selections and even 
more audio materials. The archive-org plugin offers a simple shortcode syntax for 
embedded video, audio, and playlists into WordPress post/pages.
Usage:
Place the shortcode [archive-org embed=embedID] into any post or page. embedID can be found on the Archive.org website at the tail end of the URL for a video or audio item or playlist. The plugin automatically recognizes playlists.
Optional Parameters:
<pre><code>width = width in pixels of the embedded player
height = height in pixels of the embedded player
playlist = true/false - determines whether a dropdown list of all the files is displayed
</code></pre>
Example:
An example using all the options might look like:
<pre><code>[archive-org embed=VariousBannedAndCensoredCartoons width=640 height=480 playlist=true]
</code></pre>
Audio playlists include the dropdown list within the vertical dimension you’ve specified. If you don’t want a dropdown, set the height=30. However, if you desire the dropdown playlist, you should probably set height to at least 380 pixels, as Archive.org has a bug in audio playlists which make the scrollbar troublesome at smaller heights.
If you set playlist=false, or omit the playlist parameter, you won’t get the dropdown. However you can move to different playlist selections by using the track forward/backward buttons in the player. With playlist=false on audio files/playlists, it’s best to set height=30.

Archive.org WP

Archive.org offers free streaming for thousands of moving image and audio playlists.
This plugin offers a shortcode to insert these into pages/posts.

cakkineni

Your listeners shouldn’t have to leave your website to hear you. iRadeo hosts your audio and embeds a player directly on your WordPress page — so every sermon, announcement, and broadcast lives on your site.
For churches: Publish your full sermon archive, add new messages each week, and keep your congregation on your site instead of third-party platforms that show unrelated ads. Standard and Ultimate plans include AI voice generation for service announcements, event reminders, and ministry updates — type the text, iRadeo reads it aloud. No recording equipment needed.
For schools: Broadcast morning announcements, student radio, and weekly audio recaps directly from your school WordPress site. No audio editing. No media server. One shortcode.
For radio stations and creators: Host your playlist, live stream link, or episode archive in a branded player that matches your site — because it’s embedded inside it.
Why iRadeo beats the built-in WordPress audio block:
The default WordPress audio block plays one local file. Your server hosts it, pays for every download, and shows nothing when the file is moved or deleted. iRadeo hosts the audio externally, serves the embeddable player, tracks play counts, and keeps your entire playlist organized — without touching your server. Upload once. Embed anywhere.
Plans start at $10/month. <a href="https://www.iradeo.com/pricing?utm_source=wordpress_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wp_install_setup" rel="nofollow ugc">Free trial — no credit card required.</a>
Works with: Gutenberg, Classic Editor, Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Bricks, Kadence, and any page builder that supports shortcodes.
Quick setup: 
 1. <a href="https://www.iradeo.com/audio-hosting-embed?utm_source=wordpress_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wp_install_setup" rel="nofollow ugc">Create your hosted audio station</a> — free trial, no credit card 
 2. Copy your station ID from your iRadeo dashboard 
 3. Open Settings > iRadeo Player and save the station ID 
 4. Add <code>[iradeo]</code> to any page or post
Shortcode options:
<ul>
<li><code>id</code> — Your iRadeo station ID (optional if saved in Settings)</li>
<li><code>compact</code> — Set to <code>true</code> for a compact 150px player (default: false)</li>
<li><code>bar</code> — Set to <code>true</code> for a tiny 96px bar player for sidebars and narrow sections (default: false)</li>
<li><code>height</code> — Custom height in pixels (default: 280)</li>
<li><code>width</code> — Custom width (default: 100%)</li>
</ul>
Examples:
Standard player: 
 [iradeo]
Church sermon player for a specific station: 
 [iradeo id=”12345″]
Compact player for a post archive: 
 [iradeo compact=”true”]
Tiny bar player for a sidebar widget: 
 [iradeo bar=”true”]
Custom size: 
 [iradeo id=”12345″ height=”200″ width=”80%”]
Also includes:
<ul>
<li>A Gutenberg block — search for “iRadeo” in the block inserter</li>
<li>A setup screen under Settings > iRadeo Player</li>
<li>A default station ID so any editor can use <code>[iradeo]</code> without remembering numbers</li>
</ul>
Popular setup guides:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.iradeo.com/wordpress-sermon-audio-player?utm_source=wordpress_plugin&utm_medium=readme_guides&utm_campaign=wp_sermon_player" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress sermon player setup</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.iradeo.com/church-sermon-audio-hosting?utm_source=wordpress_plugin&utm_medium=readme_guides&utm_campaign=wp_church_audio" rel="nofollow ugc">Church sermon audio hosting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.iradeo.com/school-morning-announcement-player?utm_source=wordpress_plugin&utm_medium=readme_guides&utm_campaign=wp_school_audio" rel="nofollow ugc">School morning announcement player</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.iradeo.com/ai-voice-generator-for-church-announcements?utm_source=wordpress_plugin&utm_medium=readme_guides&utm_campaign=wp_ai_voice" rel="nofollow ugc">AI voice for church announcements</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to iRadeo (https://www.iradeo.com), a third-party audio hosting and streaming service operated by iRadeo.
What it does: When a page containing the iRadeo shortcode or block is loaded, the plugin embeds an iframe that loads the iRadeo audio player from <code>https://www.iradeo.com/station/player/</code>.
What data is sent: The station ID you provide in the shortcode or block is included in the iframe URL. No visitor personal data (IP address, cookies, user account data) is sent by this plugin — any such data handling is governed by iRadeo’s own privacy policy.
When it is sent: Every time a page or post containing the iRadeo player is rendered and viewed in a browser.
Service links:
<ul>
<li>Service: https://www.iradeo.com</li>
<li>Terms of Use: https://www.iradeo.com/terms</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://www.iradeo.com/privacy</li>
</ul>

iRadeo Audio Player

Church sermon player for WordPress — host your audio, embed the player, keep listeners on your site. Works for schools and radio stations too.

Archive.org WP vs iRadeo Audio Player