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<p>Displays Icecast server connection statistics for a given mount point. Allows visitors to listen to your audio stream from your blog, view the current tracks playing, and number of listeners. To see the plugin in action visit http://www.galwayland.com/icecast-now-playing/.</p>


Icecast Now Playing

Displays Icecast current song playing, number of listeners, and a link to play the audio stream.

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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