Podbean Shortcode

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1. ★★★★★ Keith a.k.a. K j A M

   9.2y ago

   The shortcode does not work. However, the standard iFrame code does work just fine. The biggest issue I have is that it does not fully integrate with your Podbean account making the switch over seamless. You have to update each and every episode manually. In my case, that’s 700 episodes. There is no support in the players for subscribing either by iTunes, Google Play, RSS feed readers or even email. Granted, Podbean has come a long way since it’s earliest days and is still the most affordable solution for heavy podcasters such as myself who do not generate a ton a money. Nevertheless, I have a brand and my own site. I choose not use the Podbean default ecosystem and themes. I want more control. Since WordPress is the largest blogging platform out there, it would be in their best interest to support a player for this platform that’s fully integrated. For now, I’ll stick with Podbean as my host and continue to use the free PowerPress player, which has its own issues, even when you’re a subscriber to Blubrry’s overpriced low-data hosting plans. Their truly is no great solution for podcast players out there, though PowerPress comes the closest.

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2. ★★★★★ editor214

   9.5y ago

   Works great, when will the multi player be ready? 🙂

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3. ★★★★★ Monica

   9.5y ago

   Big thanks to Podbean. This Plugin makes sharing to WordPress pretty easy. And the embedded player is beautifully designed. Thanks again.

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4. ★★★★★ meditation2017

   9.5y ago

   Good plugin, very nice

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5. ★★★★★ chrismiller1

   9.5y ago

   Tried. Easily installed.It really does what it should do.

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.3

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-06-08 1K+ → 900+ down after 9 days in tier
2. 2026-05-30 900+ → 1K+ up after 3 days in tier
3. 2026-05-27 1K+ → 900+ down after 1 days in tier
4. 2026-05-26 900+ → 1K+ up after 2 days in tier
5. 2026-05-24 1K+ → 900+ down

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Spreaker Shortcode 4K+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags D
• Simple YouTube Responsive 3K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags B
• Advanced iFrame 40K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
• I Insert Pages 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
• Compact WP Audio Player 20K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B
• HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A

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Podbean Shortcode: 900+ active installs, 4.2★ (5 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/podbean-shortcode