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Free Blubrry plugin that builds Apple/Spotify-ready podcast feeds from WordPress posts, with players, Podcasting 2.0 tags and optional hosting.
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Buzzsprout Podcasting
Official Buzzsprout plugin with Player and Episode List blocks that stay in sync with your Buzzsprout-hosted show. For Buzzsprout customers.
Free installs5K+WordPress.org, active
Est. Pro installs~1.4KLikely 700–2.8K
Rating5.0/55 reviews
Price from$5/moFreemium
Last updated16 Oct 2026Version 2.0.5
Overview
Buzzsprout Podcasting is the official WordPress plugin for Buzzsprout, a podcast host based in Jacksonville, Florida that has been running since 2009. The plugin does not create a feed or host audio itself; instead you paste your Buzzsprout RSS feed URL once and then place episodes anywhere with two editor blocks. No API keys are needed.
- Buzzsprout Player block embeds one episode, either a specific one picked from a searchable list or always the newest, with a live preview in the editor.
- Buzzsprout Episode List block shows a playlist player (all episodes or the latest 5, 10 or 20) or a simple expandable list, optionally filtered by Buzzsprout tags.
Both blocks work in the Site Editor and block themes, and old [buzzsprout] shortcodes convert to blocks automatically. The feed is cached for 15 minutes, so new episodes appear on the site shortly after you publish in Buzzsprout.
What the Buzzsprout account adds
Most podcast features live in Buzzsprout rather than in WordPress. The free Buzzsprout plan gives 2 hours of uploads a month, but episodes are removed after 90 days. Paid plans start at $15 a month billed annually (Audio) and add automatic transcripts, Advanced Stats, a podcast website, Subscriptions with premium RSS feeds, listener support, Buzzsprout Ads and Dynamic Content. Video distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube needs the Audio + Video plan, and a Multi-Podcast plan covers up to 5 or 10 shows. Chapter markers, scheduling and directory distribution are handled in the Buzzsprout dashboard.
Limitations
The plugin is deliberately small: it has no sticky player, no episode schema, no subscribe-button block and no stats inside WordPress. The player keeps Buzzsprout’s own look, so only the simple list style inherits your theme. It is only useful if your show is hosted on Buzzsprout.
Choose it if you already host on Buzzsprout and want a reliable, low-maintenance way to show episodes on a WordPress site. If you want WordPress to own the feed, a self-hosted podcasting plugin is a better fit.
Best for: Buzzsprout customers who want their latest episodes and playlists on a WordPress site with almost no setup.
As a bridge between Buzzsprout and WordPress it does its job cleanly: two well-built blocks, automatic updates and nothing to configure beyond a feed URL. It is not a podcasting system in its own right, so its value depends entirely on whether Buzzsprout is the right host for you.
Pros
- Free, official plugin with no API keys to manage
- Player block can always show your newest episode automatically
- Episode List block filters by Buzzsprout tags for topic or season pages
- Works in the Site Editor and converts old shortcodes to blocks
- Buzzsprout paid plans include transcripts, stats and premium subscriber feeds
Cons
- Only useful for shows hosted on Buzzsprout
- No sticky player, episode schema or subscribe-button block
- Stats and settings live in Buzzsprout, not WordPress
- Free Buzzsprout plan deletes episodes after 90 days
Key features
What Buzzsprout Podcasting highlights on its WordPress.org page and its own website, split by version.
Free version WordPress.org
- Official Buzzsprout plugin
- Connect a show with its RSS URL
- Player block for one episode
- Always-latest-episode option
- Episode List block with playlist player
- Simple expandable episode list
- Filter episodes by Buzzsprout tags
- Live block previews in the editor
- Site Editor and block theme support
- Old shortcodes converted to blocks
- No API keys required
Pro / paid adds From $5/mo
- Hosting with 72 upload hours a year
- Automatic episode transcripts
- Advanced Stats, IAB certified
- Free podcast website with custom domain
- Subscriptions with premium RSS feeds
- Listener Support donations
- Buzzsprout Ads and Dynamic Content
- Video to Apple, Spotify and YouTube
- Multi-Podcast plan for 5 or 10 shows
- Unlimited team members
- Easy migration from another host
- Magic Mastering and Cohost AI add-ons
Feature checklist
17 of 21 features we track in Podcast Plugins, feature score 79/100
Publishing 7/7
Podcast RSS feed Key
Generates a podcast RSS feed from your episodes.
Buzzsprout hosting (free plan included) generates the feed; the plugin itself does not.
Included
Apple Podcasts & Spotify ready Key
Feed tags and settings needed for Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other directories.
Buzzsprout lists shows in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and 15+ more directories.
Included
Multiple podcasts
Run more than one show or feed from one site.
Plugin connects one show feed; Buzzsprout's Multi-Podcast plan hosts up to 5 or 10 shows.
Partial
Episode scheduling
Schedule episodes to publish later.
Schedule an episode in Buzzsprout; the always-latest player updates on its own.
Included
Transcripts Key
Add transcripts to episodes, in the feed and on the page.
Paid plans auto-create transcripts for the feed, apps and Buzzsprout site.
Paid version Audio
Chapters
Chapter markers for episodes.
Chapter markers added in Buzzsprout's editors appear in supporting apps.
Included
Video podcasts
Publish video episodes as well as audio.
1080p video to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Paid version Audio + Video
Player 3/4
Built-in podcast player Key
Embeds a podcast player on episode pages.
Buzzsprout Player block embeds a chosen episode or always the newest.
Included
Sticky player
Player that keeps playing while visitors browse other pages.
Blocks embed inline single or multi-episode players only.
Not included
Player customisation
Colours, layouts and download or speed controls.
Player colours, details and sharing set in Buzzsprout; list style follows your theme.
Partial
Episode lists & archives
Grids or lists of episodes from a feed or show.
Episode List block: playlist of all or latest 5/10/20, or expandable list, tag filters.
Included
Hosting & importing 3/3
Podcast media hosting Key
Vendor-hosted audio files with fast delivery, so files are not served from your web host.
Audio hosted by Buzzsprout; free plan keeps episodes for 90 days only.
Included
Import an existing podcast Key
Import episodes from another host or RSS feed.
Easy Podcast Migration moves an existing show onto Buzzsprout.
Paid version Audio
Auto-sync new episodes
New episodes from your host appear on your site automatically.
Blocks read your Buzzsprout feed (15-minute cache), so new episodes appear automatically.
Included
Growth & analytics 4/5
Download analytics Key
Downloads and listener stats per episode.
Stats with app, location and episode comparisons in Buzzsprout, not in WordPress.
Included
Subscribe buttons
Links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other apps.
Directory links appear on the Buzzsprout-hosted website; no subscribe block in WordPress.
Partial
Podcast SEO & schema
Episode schema and SEO settings for episode pages.
Plugin adds no episode schema or SEO settings.
Not included
Private & premium feeds
Members-only or paid podcast feeds.
Buzzsprout Subscriptions give paying supporters a personal premium RSS feed.
Paid version Audio
Monetisation
Ads, sponsorships or listener support built in or integrated.
Buzzsprout Ads, Subscriptions and monthly Listener Support donations.
Paid version Audio
Guests & booking 0/2
Guest booking & applications Key
Guest application or booking forms, or integration with a scheduling tool.
No guest application or booking features.
Not included
Guest & host profiles
Profiles for guests and hosts linked to episodes.
No guest or host profiles.
Not included
Pricing
Free
$0On WordPress.org
Free
Freeper monthUnlimited
Plugin is free. Free Buzzsprout plan: 2 upload hours a month, episodes hosted for 90 days, no add-ons or video.
Audio
$180per yearUnlimited
$15/month billed annually; 72 upload hours a year. Transcripts, Advanced Stats, website, Subscriptions, Ads. Monthly billing costs more.
Audio + Video
$300per yearUnlimited
$25/month billed annually; adds 1080p video to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Multi-Podcast
$360per yearUnlimited
From $30/month billed annually; 180 shared upload hours a year for up to 5 or 10 shows.
Archive
$5per monthUnlimited
Keeps an existing show live with no new uploads.
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use Buzzsprout Podcasting?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
5K+
Active installations reported by WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
111K+
Paying customers claimed by the vendor. source
Estimated Pro / paid installs
~1.4K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: About 5.5K free installs x 25% (the usual share of free sites that also run the paid version when a hosted service whose free tier is tightly capped) gives 1.4K. Likely range: 700 to 2.8K. This counts sites running the paid version, including sites whose licence has lapsed. Estimates are rough and based on public figures as of 14 Oct 2026.
Stats & health
Weekly downloads
858 downloads last week, 112.4K all time
Rating breakdown
| Version | 2.0.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 16 Oct 2026 (18 days ago) |
| Tested up to | WordPress 7.1.4 |
| Requires | WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+ |
| Support threads (2 months) | 0 of 1 resolved |
| On WordPress.org since | 4 Feb 2010 |
Company & policy
| Paying customers claimed | 111K+ (source, 13 Oct 2026) About page: 111,813 podcasters currently use Buzzsprout; over 400,000 have started a show with it. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 (source, 13 Oct 2026) Buzzsprout says it has helped people start podcasts since 2009. |
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FAQ
Is Buzzsprout Podcasting free?
Yes. Buzzsprout Podcasting has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $5/mo.
How many sites use Buzzsprout Podcasting?
WordPress.org reports 5K+ active installations of the free version. We estimate around 1.4K sites run the paid version.
Does Buzzsprout Podcasting have podcast rss feed?
Yes: included. Buzzsprout hosting (free plan included) generates the feed; the plugin itself does not.
Does Buzzsprout Podcasting have apple podcasts & spotify ready?
Yes: included. Buzzsprout lists shows in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and 15+ more directories.
Does Buzzsprout Podcasting have transcripts?
Yes: paid version (Audio). Paid plans auto-create transcripts for the feed, apps and Buzzsprout site.
Does Buzzsprout Podcasting have built-in podcast player?
Yes: included. Buzzsprout Player block embeds a chosen episode or always the newest.
Does Buzzsprout Podcasting have podcast media hosting?
Yes: included. Audio hosted by Buzzsprout; free plan keeps episodes for 90 days only.
Does Buzzsprout Podcasting have import an existing podcast?
Yes: paid version (Audio). Easy Podcast Migration moves an existing show onto Buzzsprout.
Does Buzzsprout Podcasting have download analytics?
Yes: included. Stats with app, location and episode comparisons in Buzzsprout, not in WordPress.
Does Buzzsprout Podcasting have guest booking & applications?
No: not included. No guest application or booking features.
Do I need a Buzzsprout account?
Yes. The plugin only displays episodes from a show hosted on Buzzsprout; you connect it with the RSS feed URL from the Directories section of your Buzzsprout dashboard.
Is the plugin free?
Yes, the plugin is free. Hosting on Buzzsprout has a limited free plan (episodes removed after 90 days) and paid plans from $15/month billed annually.
How quickly do new episodes appear on my site?
The feed is cached for 15 minutes, so a newly published episode or tag change can take up to that long to show in the blocks.
Will my old [buzzsprout] shortcodes keep working?
Yes. Legacy shortcodes still render, and pasting one into the block editor turns it into a Buzzsprout Player block.
Can the player match my theme?
The Buzzsprout player keeps its own design, with colours set in Buzzsprout. The simple list style of the Episode List block inherits your theme's typography and colours.
Last updated 13 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.