Plugin info

Total downloads: 69,239
Active installs: 1,000
Total reviews: 6
Average rating: 4.8
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 9
Last updated: 11/22/2025 (39 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 3/12/2020 (5 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.1

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 39 days ago • 6 reviews

61/100

Is StreamCast – Live Radio Streaming Player abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 39 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.1

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Description

The #1 No-Code Radio Player Plugin for WordPress – Trusted by Thousands Worldwide

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.

StreamCast | Documentation | Pricing | Support | Demo

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 – Unlock Premium Features

Upgrade to StreamCast Pro to access advanced player controls, premium 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

👉 Upgrade To Pro

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).

More info: https://blog.chromium.org/2019/10/no-more-mixed-messages-about-https.html

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. So far so good.”

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

Have suggestions? Let us know: https://bplugins.com/contact

Installation

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

e.g.

  1. Upload plugin-directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
  3. Use shortcode in page, post or in widgets.
  4. If you want the player in your theme php file, Place <?php echo do_shortcode('YOUR_SHORTCODE'); ?> in your template file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install this plugin?

You can install it as other regular WordPress plugins. No different way. Please see on installation tab.

The player is not playing my live stream. What should I do?

Check the protocols.
If your website is HTTPS and your stream is HTTP, the browser will block it.
Use matching protocols (HTTPS HTTPS).

The second player is not showing like the first one. Why?

Multiple players on a single page are not supported.

Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin?

Please report security bugs found in the source code of the StreamCast plugin through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.

Review feed

Abu Hayat
3/12/2020

Recommended

Best plugin for live streaming.

Screenshots

  1. Admin Menu (ShortCodes)

    Admin Menu (ShortCodes)

  2. Gutenberg Block

    Gutenberg Block

  3. Wooden and AuroraPlay Radio Type

    Wooden and AuroraPlay Radio Type

  4. 3 Different Customizable Radio Type

    3 Different Customizable Radio Type

  5. EchoStream Radio Type

    EchoStream Radio Type

  6. Standard Radio Type(80+ Radio Skins)

    Standard Radio Type(80+ Radio Skins)

  7. Gutenberg Block Support

    Gutenberg Block Support

Changelog

2.3.7 – 22 November 2025

  • Updated readme.txt and fixed issues

2.3.6 – 2 November 2025

  • Updated Advanced Radio Player

2.3.5 – 23 September 2025

  • Accessibility: Added screen reader support

2.3.4 – 17 September 2025

  • Added Modern Dashboard

2.3.1 – 17 May 2025

  • Added new radio skin

2.3.0 – 19 Feb 2025

  • Added Gutenberg block and redesigned plugin

2.2.4 – 30 July 2024

  • Fixed Cross Site Scripting issue

2.2.3 – 4 July 2024

  • Updated WordPress SDK

2.2.2 – 1 Jan 2024

  • Fixed unexpected number issue

2.2.0 – 26 Aug 2023

  • Added new premium skin “B Circle”

2.1.11 – 26 Aug 2023

  • Fixed uncaught error at line 335

2.1.9 – 1 May 2023

  • Updated Freemius SDK

2.1.8 – 1 May 2023

  • Fixed ops issue

2.1.6 – 1 May 2023

  • Added support for normal stream on ultimate player

2.1.6 – 22 Oct 2022

  • Minor fixes

2.1.4

  • Updated Freemius SDK

2.0.0

  • Added player themes
  • Added Ultimate Radio Player type
  • Added custom color options
  • Added modern skins

1.0

  • Initial Release