Martin Sievers

<p>Heimatradio Footer Radio Player is a lightweight and customizable streaming radio player for WordPress.</p>
<p>The plugin adds a modern sticky footer player to your website and supports both Shoutcast and Icecast radio streams.</p>
<p>Features include live track title updates, dynamic album artwork, customizable colors, popup player support and responsive controls.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sticky footer radio player</li>
<li>Shoutcast support</li>
<li>Icecast support</li>
<li>AJAX live track titles</li>
<li>Scrollable radio text</li>
<li>Dynamic Cover Art via iTunes API</li>
<li>Popup player generator</li>
<li>Customizable player colors</li>
<li>Desktop volume control</li>
<li>Fallback cover image support</li>
<li>Optional cleanup on uninstall</li>
</ul>
<h3>External services</h3>
<p>This plugin uses the Apple iTunes Search API to retrieve album artwork for currently playing tracks.</p>
<p>When song metadata is available, the artist name and song title are transmitted to the iTunes Search API in order to retrieve matching cover artwork.</p>
<p>Service provider:<br />
Apple Inc.</p>
<p>Terms of Use:<br />
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/</p>
<p>Privacy Policy:<br />
https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/</p>
<p>Data transmitted:<br />
* Artist name<br />
* Song title</p>
<p>This request is only made when track metadata is available.</p>


Heimatradio Footer Radio Player

A modern sticky footer radio player for WordPress with Shoutcast and Icecast support.

Freemius

Abu Hayat

bPlugins

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Tanin Rahman

<h3>The #1 No-Code Radio Player Plugin for WordPress – Trusted by Thousands Worldwide</h3>
<p>StreamCast is a simple, accessible, and fully customizable online radio streaming player for WordPress.</p>
<p>Play <strong>IceCast</strong>, <strong>Shoutcast</strong>, <strong>RadioCo</strong>, <strong>RadioJar</strong>, <strong>Radionomy</strong>, and many more stream types using shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks — without writing code.</p>
<p>It’s lightweight, fast, responsive, and works across all major browsers and devices.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>StreamCast</strong></a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/docs/streamcast-radio-player/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Documentation</strong></a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Pricing</strong></a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/support/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Support</strong></a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/#demos" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Demo</strong></a></p>
<h4>How To Use It? Learn Quick</h4>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ad_LKLe_YQg?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<h3>Key Features (Free)</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Responsive Radio Player</strong> – Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.  </li>
<li><strong>Supports Major Providers</strong> – IceCast, Shoutcast, Radiojar, Radionomy, RadioCo & more.  </li>
<li><strong>No-Code Setup</strong> – Add with a simple shortcode or Gutenberg block.  </li>
<li><strong>Customizable Skins</strong> – Adjust background colors and styles.  </li>
<li><strong>Cross-Browser Compatible</strong> – Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.  </li>
<li><strong>Lightweight & Fast</strong> – Minimal load, no performance issues.  </li>
<li><strong>Single Station Player</strong> – Designed for one stream per page.  </li>
<li><strong>Background Color Support</strong> – Personalize using shortcode attributes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎧 StreamCast Pro – Premium Version Features</h3>
<p>The <strong>StreamCast Premium</strong> version includes advanced player controls, professional skins, and full customization options.</p>
<p><strong>Pro Features Include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Advanced Player UI (85+ Radio Player)</li>
<li>Professional Skin Library  </li>
<li>Automatic Station Name From Stream URL</li>
<li>Brand Color Picker & Custom Colors  </li>
<li>Text Color & Typography</li>
<li>Ultimate Player Type  </li>
<li>More Stream Compatibility  </li>
<li>Custom CSS Styling  </li>
<li>Priority Support & Future Updates  </li>
</ul>
<p>👉 <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Get Premium Version</strong></a></p>
<h3>How to Use</h3>
<h3>Add a Simple Player</h3>
<p>Use this shortcode: [stream url=”YOUR_STREAM_URL”]</p>
<h3>Add a Background Color</h3>
<p>[stream url=”YOUR_STREAM_URL” background=”#333333″]</p>
<p>Supports color names or hex values.</p>
<p>Or use the <strong>Gutenberg StreamCast Block</strong> for a visual setup.</p>
<h3>Important Notes</h3>
<h3>⚠️ Chrome 80+ Restriction</h3>
<p>If your website uses HTTPS but your stream is HTTP, Chrome will block playback.</p>
<p>✔ Both website and stream must use the same protocol (preferably HTTPS).</p>
<p>More info: https://blog.chromium.org/2019/10/no-more-mixed-messages-about-https.html</p>
<h3>Use Cases</h3>
<ul>
<li>Online radio stations  </li>
<li>Internet broadcast channels  </li>
<li>Podcast live streams  </li>
<li>Religious or community radio  </li>
<li>Live music streams  </li>
<li>FM/AM radio going digital  </li>
<li>Educational radio broadcasts  </li>
</ul>
<h3>User Feedback</h3>
<p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <strong>“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. So far so good.”</strong></p>
<p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <strong>“It’s best radio player, so many features. can put player anywhere by short code.<br />
I recommended”</strong></p>
<p>Have suggestions? Let us know: https://bplugins.com/contact</p>
<h3>Source Code</h3>
<p>You can find the source code, report bugs, and contribute to the development of this plugin on our GitHub repository:<br />
<a href="https://github.com/bPlugins/streamcast-wp" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>StreamCast on GitHub</strong></a></p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to the following external services to provide enhanced functionality:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<p><strong>Muses Radio Player API</strong> (muses.org)</p>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Fetching player skins and sending anonymous usage statistics</li>
<li>Data sent: Player configuration and anonymous listener data (legacy player reports)</li>
<li>Loaded on: Pages where the radio player block or shortcode is displayed</li>
<li>Terms: https://www.muses.org/terms-and-conditions | Privacy Policy: https://www.muses.org/privacy-policy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Plyr Video Player Assets</strong> (Local)</p>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Localized SVG icons and blank video assets for the Plyr player</li>
<li>Data sent: None (Assets are bundled locally)</li>
<li>Loaded on: Pages using the shortcode or block</li>
<li>Terms: https://plyr.io/ | Privacy Policy: https://plyr.io/</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>YouTube Data API</strong> (googleapis.com)</p>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Fetching video/stream metadata (title) by video ID</li>
<li>Data sent: YouTube video ID and API key</li>
<li>Loaded on: Pages where a YouTube stream source is configured</li>
<li>Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms | Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Google IMA SDK</strong> (imasdk.googleapis.com)</p>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Loading video ad support (VAST/VMAP ads)</li>
<li>Data sent: Standard ad request data</li>
<li>Loaded on: Pages</li>
<li>Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms | Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Vimeo API</strong> (vimeo.com)</p>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Fetching Vimeo video metadata</li>
<li>Data sent: Vimeo video ID</li>
<li>Loaded on: Pages where a Vimeo stream source is configured</li>
<li>Terms: https://vimeo.com/terms | Privacy: https://vimeo.com/privacy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>AniView Ad Server</strong> (go.aniview.com)</p>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Serving VAST video ads</li>
<li>Data sent: Standard VAST ad request parameters</li>
<li>Loaded on: Pages where AniView ads are enabled</li>
<li>Terms: https://www.aniview.com/terms-of-service/ | Privacy Policy: https://www.aniview.com/privacy-policy/</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>bPlugins Templates</strong> (templates.bplugins.com)</p>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Loading default radio station artwork and player skins</li>
<li>Data sent: Asset request (no personal data)</li>
<li>Loaded on: Admin dashboard and player initialization</li>
<li>Terms: https://bplugins.com/terms-of-service/ | Privacy Policy: https://bplugins.com/privacy-policy/</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Third-Party Libraries</h3>
<p>This plugin bundles the following third-party JavaScript/PHP libraries.</p>
<h4>Codestar Framework</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://codestarframework.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://codestarframework.com/</a></li>
<li><strong>GitHub:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework</a></li>
<li><strong>License:</strong> GPLv2 or later – <a href="https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework/blob/master/LICENSE.md" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework/blob/master/LICENSE.md</a></li>
<li><strong>Purpose:</strong> Provides the options framework for the plugin’s settings and shortcode generator.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Freemius SDK</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://freemius.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://freemius.com/</a></li>
<li><strong>GitHub:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/Freemius/wordpress-sdk" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/Freemius/wordpress-sdk</a></li>
<li><strong>License:</strong> GPLv3 – <a href="https://github.com/Freemius/wordpress-sdk/blob/master/LICENSE.txt" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/Freemius/wordpress-sdk/blob/master/LICENSE.txt</a></li>
<li><strong>Purpose:</strong> Provides opt-in usage tracking and analytics to help improve the plugin.</li>
</ul>
<h4>bpl-tools</h4>
<ul>
<li>Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools</li>
<li>License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</li>
<li>Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>


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