VMPlayer

VMPlayer is a feature-rich streaming radio player for WordPress. Configure up to 5 station presets, display live now-playing metadata with automatic artwork lookup across three global music databases, and let your visitors pop the player out into a separate window while they browse your site.

Key Features:

• Multi-protocol support for Shoutcast (v1 and v2), Icecast, HLS, and direct streams
• Up to 5 station presets in the free version
• Two player variants: full landscape (default) and compact two-row for tighter placements
• LIVE broadcast detection when a DJ goes on air through a console or encoder without metadata
• Live listener count display when your stream server reports it (per-station toggle)
• Auto-resume playback across page refreshes in the same tab session
• Optional per-station clock and date display in the player header
• Live track metadata with artwork lookup across iTunes, Deezer, and MusicBrainz
• iTunes storefront selector covers 50+ countries for regional artist matching
• Animated EQ visualizer
• Pop-out player window with compact bar mode and dock-back-to-main support
• Kebab menu with sharing, quality switching, player settings, and about
• Social media integration: Facebook, Bsky, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and X
• Station counter pill shows “N of M” when multiple stations are configured
• Adaptive layout using CSS container queries responds to available width, not just viewport
• Mobile responsive with automatic portrait layout on narrow containers
• Theme color customization
• Translation ready
• Built-in Help tab with setup guide, FAQ, and troubleshooting reference

Built with WordPress best practices: proper enqueuing, secure nonces, capability checks, and no inline assets.

Important Notice

VMPlayer and its multi-station feature are intended for use by station operators broadcasting stations under their own ownership or licensed authority. This plugin is not intended for site owners to curate stations they have no connection to beyond being a fan or listener. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to stream any stations they add to the player. G & D Enterprises Inc. accepts no responsibility for any copyright, licensing, or broadcasting violations resulting from misuse of the plugin.