StreamCast – bring live radio to your site with a sleek player

Put your live radio stream on any WordPress page in minutes – a beautiful, responsive player your listeners can enjoy on every device, no code required.

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Why StreamCast?

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 is lightweight, fast, responsive, and works across all major browsers and devices. Whether you run an online radio station, a podcast live stream, a community FM, or an educational broadcast, StreamCast lets you embed your live stream beautifully inside WordPress.

Drop in a shortcode with your stream URL, or use the visual Gutenberg block, then customize the skin and colors to match your brand.

Free Features

• 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.

Pro Version

The StreamCast Premium version includes advanced player controls, professional 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

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How to Use – Quick Start

1. Install and activate StreamCast.
2. Add a simple player with this shortcode: [stream url="YOUR_STREAM_URL"]
3. Add a background color: [stream url="YOUR_STREAM_URL" background="#333333"] (color names or hex values are supported).
4. Prefer a visual setup? Add the StreamCast Gutenberg block and configure the player in the editor.

Important note – Chrome 80+ restriction: If your website uses HTTPS but your stream is HTTP, Chrome will block playback. Both the 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: Give listeners an always-on player on your website.
• Internet Broadcast Channels: Stream your channel to any page.
• Podcast Live Streams: Let audiences tune in live.
• Religious or Community Radio: Reach your community online.
• Live Music Streams: Share performances as they happen.
• FM/AM Radio Going Digital: Bring your terrestrial station to the web.
• Educational Radio Broadcasts: Stream lectures and campus radio.

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”

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Source Code

You can find the source code, report bugs, and contribute to the development of this plugin on our GitHub repository: StreamCast on GitHub

External Services

This plugin connects to the following external services to provide enhanced functionality:

1. Muses Radio Player API (muses.org)

   • Used for: Fetching player skins and sending anonymous usage statistics
   • Data sent: Player configuration and anonymous listener data (legacy player reports)
   • Loaded on: Pages where the radio player block or shortcode is displayed
   • Terms: https://www.muses.org/terms-and-conditions | Privacy Policy: https://www.muses.org/privacy-policy

2. Plyr Video Player Assets (Local)

   • Used for: Localized SVG icons and blank video assets for the Plyr player
   • Data sent: None (Assets are bundled locally)
   • Loaded on: Pages using the shortcode or block
   • Terms: https://plyr.io/ | Privacy Policy: https://plyr.io/

3. YouTube Data API (googleapis.com)

   • Used for: Fetching video/stream metadata (title) by video ID
   • Data sent: YouTube video ID and API key
   • Loaded on: Pages where a YouTube stream source is configured
   • Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms | Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Google IMA SDK (imasdk.googleapis.com)

   • Used for: Loading video ad support (VAST/VMAP ads)
   • Data sent: Standard ad request data
   • Loaded on: Pages
   • Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms | Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Vimeo API (vimeo.com)

   • Used for: Fetching Vimeo video metadata
   • Data sent: Vimeo video ID
   • Loaded on: Pages where a Vimeo stream source is configured
   • Terms: https://vimeo.com/terms | Privacy: https://vimeo.com/privacy

6. AniView Ad Server (go.aniview.com)

   • Used for: Serving VAST video ads
   • Data sent: Standard VAST ad request parameters
   • Loaded on: Pages where AniView ads are enabled
   • Terms: https://www.aniview.com/terms-of-service/ | Privacy Policy: https://www.aniview.com/privacy-policy/

7. bPlugins Templates (templates.bplugins.com)

   • Used for: Loading default radio station artwork and player skins
   • Data sent: Asset request (no personal data)
   • Loaded on: Admin dashboard and player initialization
   • Terms: https://bplugins.com/terms-of-service/ | Privacy Policy: https://bplugins.com/privacy-policy/

Third-Party Libraries

This plugin bundles the following third-party JavaScript/PHP libraries.

Codestar Framework

• Source: http://codestarframework.com/
• GitHub: https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework
• License: GPLv2 or later – https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework/blob/master/LICENSE.md
• Purpose: Provides the options framework for the plugin’s settings and shortcode generator.

Freemius SDK

• Source: https://freemius.com/
• GitHub: https://github.com/Freemius/wordpress-sdk
• License: GPLv3 – https://github.com/Freemius/wordpress-sdk/blob/master/LICENSE.txt
• Purpose: Provides opt-in usage tracking and analytics to help improve the plugin.

bpl-tools

• Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools
• License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
• Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.
• 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