Podcast Importer SecondLine
by SecondLineThemes · Content & Feeds
Also makes 2 other plugins · 9K+ installs across the portfolio →
A simple podcast import tool for WordPress.
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Health
A 86/100
no flags
Active installs
4K+
≈4.5K estimated
Momentum
+93%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “feed”, “import” and “rss” for “podcasting”, “importer” and “demo importer”. “feed” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “podcasting” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “import” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “importer” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “rss” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “demo importer” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
86 health vs 64 average across 1,195 Content & Feeds plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.4%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 168.2K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Content & Feeds plugin keeps 0.8%, across 864 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Content & Feeds plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 4 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 41 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 13 reviews, smoothed to 4.24★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
41
Momentum
Mixed: one swing, the rest drifting
0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
24%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| podcast your tag | #2 | #5 | up 1 |
| podcast rss feed | #1 | #2 | up 1 |
| buzzsprout podcast import | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| rss post importer | #2 | #4 | 0 |
| episodes your tag | #7 | #8 | down 1 |
| importer | #9 | #11 | up 2 |
| podcasting | #5 | #6 | up 5 |
| wordpress importer | #10 | #13 | 0 |
| page importer | #8 | #9 | up 1 |
| post importer | #9 | #11 | up 1 |
| rss import | #18 | #19 | down 3 |
| demo importer | #18 | #8 | down 3 |
| feed your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| import your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| rss your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
56 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 12 listed. 44 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “feed”, “import” and “rss” for “podcasting”, “importer” and “demo importer”. “feed” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “podcasting” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “import” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “importer” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “rss” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “demo importer” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 7.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v1.5.8 · 21 Sep 2026
51
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 87% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 18 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 23 Nov 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ darrenjames3.4y ago
Having a bit of a challenge to add existing Podcasts from Podbean to a new website I was pretty much at a loss on the best way to do it.This plugin is awesome, imported everything perfectly and with a bit of setup I have it working with a custom Avada blog layout as well.Thanks SecondLine for solving my problem. The site is still in development but I think we’ll buy the pro version before we go live.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ azhargill4.9y ago
Great plugin.. did what major podcast plugins could not. Imported all images from Apple Podcast and automatically assigned featured image.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ joshmcadams4.9y ago
If you want to import your podcasts automatically this is the perfect plugin. The customer support is amazing as well, even for the free version. Support good plugins or they go away, people!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ zellsbells5.1y ago
I love that it continuously imports podcasts from any RSS feed so I can keep several podcasts on their current hosts but display them in one place. Thank you, looking forward to future features!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Sizwe Majola5.2y ago
I’ve been looking all over for an importer that understands the complexities of Omny . . . and literally made my work easier
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jonathan Wilson5.4y ago
This plugin is exactly what I was looking for. I needed an importer for my podcasts, but I didn’t want to use a bloated plugin that was host-specific. This works great with my Libsyn RSS feed. On top of that, my support requests were addressed quickly. Looking forward to seeing where this plugin goes!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dariengibson5.7y ago
I’ve never left a review of a plug-in before… this plug in works PERFECT. Imported all of my past episodes with one click and now can just focus on producing content! It’ll automatically post to my website… wonderful! This topic was modified 5 years, 4 months ago by dariengibson.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ laurieandphil5.8y ago
Does what it says on the tin, pretty much zero hassle. Well made & quick support responses too. Cheers!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.5.6 Fixed: Simplecast embed imports. 1.5.6
- — Version 1.5.5 Improved: Episode image imports now retry up to 3 times before stopping, preventing infinite loops on broken image URLs. Improved: Prevented duplicate tasks from being queued during feed syncs. 1.5.5
- — Version 1.5.4 Updated: Action Scheduler version. 1.5.4
- — Version 1.5.3 Fix: Resolved issue with podtrac audio URLs being truncated during import. Fix: Captivate embed player import. 1.5.3
- — Version 1.5.2 Fix: Support multiple feeds that share the same title. Updated: Action Scheduler version. Updated: Compatibility with WordPress 6.8. 1.5.2
- — Version 1.5.1 Updated: Action Scheduler version. Updated: Compatibility with WordPress 6.6. 1.5.1
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.5.8). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Podcast Importer SecondLine <= 1.5.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-09-23 CVE-2026-94682 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.5.6 Patched in 1.5.8
- 2022-03-21 CVE-2022-1023 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects < 1.3.8 Patched in 1.3.8
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 3 languages, 0 at 90% or more · development strings
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "A simple podcast import tool for WordPress."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 3 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 2 of 3 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("if you have", "if you need", "for creators").
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 2 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,470 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-04-27 5K+ → 4K+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2025-04-23 4K+ → 5K+ up after 23 days in tier
- 2025-03-31 5K+ → 4K+ down after 600 days in tier
- 2023-08-09 6K+ → 5K+ down after 406 days in tier
- 2022-06-29 5K+ → 6K+ up after 352 days in tier
- 2021-07-12 4K+ → 5K+ up after 131 days in tier
- 2021-03-03 3K+ → 4K+ up after 111 days in tier
- 2020-11-12 2K+ → 3K+ up after 92 days in tier
Competes with
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