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Fusebox Player
Podcast players (single track, archive and sticky) plus Easy Hosting and a transcript plugin, sold as a subscription by SPI Labs. Formerly Smart Podcast Player.
Est. active installs~1.5KLikely 750–3K
Price from$9/moPremium
Overview
Fusebox began life in 2015 as Smart Podcast Player, a WordPress plugin from Pat Flynn’s SPI team, and was rebranded in 2020. Today it is a subscription service run by SPI Labs that combines embeddable podcast players, podcast hosting (called Easy Hosting) and a WordPress-only transcript plugin. Players are configured in the Fusebox dashboard and placed on a site with a Fusebox block, a JavaScript embed or an iframe, so the same player also works on Squarespace, Webflow, Wix, Teachable and other platforms.
There are three player types. The Single Track Player suits show-notes pages, the Archive Player lists the whole back catalogue with featured episodes, and the Sticky Player sits at the top or bottom of every page and plays the latest episode. Players can be colour-matched to your brand and offer speed control, downloads, social sharing, a call-to-action button and email capture. Subscriber links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other apps are set once in Show Settings.
Plans
There is no free version and no WordPress.org listing; the plugin is downloaded from your Fusebox account. Two plans are offered: Starter at $9 a month and Pro at $19 a month, with a 33% saving for annual billing and a 14-day trial. Hosting with unlimited episode uploads is included in both plans, but the Archive and Sticky players are Pro-only.
- Hosting, RSS feed and directory submission guides included in both plans
- Transcripts edited in the dashboard and shown in a compact window on the page
- Listening analytics focused on downloads, platforms and top episodes
- Migration help for moving a show from another host
Limitations
Fusebox is a player first and a full hosting platform second: there are no documented video podcasts, private feeds, advertising tools or episode schema, and the public release notes have not been updated since 2020. The current WordPress plugin does not work with the Classic Editor, and the original Classic plugin is only kept for existing subscribers. Pick Fusebox if you want a polished, brandable player (especially the sticky player) and simple hosting under one bill; look elsewhere if you need a WordPress-native feed or deeper monetisation.
Best for: Podcasters who want a brandable sticky or archive player on their site and are happy to pay a monthly subscription that also covers hosting.
Fusebox still offers one of the nicer-looking podcast players, and bundling hosting into the price makes it reasonable value if you would otherwise pay for both. However, the WordPress side has been quiet for years and the feature set is thin on publishing and monetisation, so it suits player-focused sites more than serious podcast publishers.
Pros
- Sticky player keeps the latest episode playing at the top or bottom of every page
- Archive player shows the full back catalogue with featured episodes
- Players work on WordPress and on Squarespace, Webflow, Wix and course platforms
- Hosting with unlimited uploads is included in both plans
- Built-in email capture, call-to-action button and subscriber links
- Transcript plugin shows transcripts in a compact, SEO-friendly window
Cons
- No free version and not listed on WordPress.org
- Archive and Sticky players need the $19/month Pro plan
- No documented video podcasts, private feeds or ad tools
- New WordPress plugin does not support the Classic Editor
- Public release notes have not been updated since 2020
Key features
What Fusebox Player highlights on its own website, split by version.
Included features From $9/mo
- Single Track Player for show notes
- Archive Player with full catalogue (Pro)
- Sticky Player across every page (Pro)
- Brand colours and light or dark theme
- Playback speed, download and share controls
- Email capture inside the player
- Call-to-action button
- Subscriber links to listening apps
- Podcast hosting with unlimited uploads
- Transcripts with on-page transcript plugin
- Listening analytics dashboard
- Migration from another host
- Fusebox block for WordPress
- Embeds on Squarespace, Webflow, Wix and more
Feature checklist
15 of 21 features we track in Podcast Plugins, feature score 74/100
Publishing 5/7
Podcast RSS feed Key
Generates a podcast RSS feed from your episodes.
Easy Hosting, included in both plans, publishes your show's RSS feed.
Included
Apple Podcasts & Spotify ready Key
Feed tags and settings needed for Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other directories.
Hosting includes guides for listing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music and others.
Included
Multiple podcasts
Run more than one show or feed from one site.
Not verified
Episode scheduling
Schedule episodes to publish later.
Episodes uploaded to Easy Hosting can be scheduled to publish later.
Included
Transcripts Key
Add transcripts to episodes, in the feed and on the page.
Add and edit transcripts in the dashboard; WordPress transcript plugin shows them on the page.
Included
Chapters
Chapter markers for episodes.
Clickable timestamps jump to points in an episode; no true chapter markers documented.
Partial
Video podcasts
Publish video episodes as well as audio.
Audio players and hosting only; video is not listed on the pricing or feature pages.
Not included
Player 4/4
Built-in podcast player Key
Embeds a podcast player on episode pages.
Single Track Player embeds an episode on any page or post.
Included
Sticky player
Player that keeps playing while visitors browse other pages.
Sticky Player at the top or bottom of the site plays the latest episode.
Paid version Pro
Player customisation
Colours, layouts and download or speed controls.
Brand colours, light or dark scheme, speed, download and share controls.
Included
Episode lists & archives
Grids or lists of episodes from a feed or show.
Archive Player lists the full catalogue with featured episodes first.
Paid version Pro
Hosting & importing 3/3
Podcast media hosting Key
Vendor-hosted audio files with fast delivery, so files are not served from your web host.
Easy Hosting with unlimited episode uploads is included in both plans.
Included
Import an existing podcast Key
Import episodes from another host or RSS feed.
Migration tool automates moving an existing show from another host.
Included
Auto-sync new episodes
New episodes from your host appear on your site automatically.
Shows hosted elsewhere pull details from your host, so players stay up to date.
Included
Growth & analytics 3/5
Download analytics Key
Downloads and listener stats per episode.
Downloads, sources, platforms and top episodes in the dashboard.
Included
Subscribe buttons
Links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other apps.
Add Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other subscriber links shown with the players.
Included
Podcast SEO & schema
Episode schema and SEO settings for episode pages.
Transcript plugin puts searchable text on the page; no episode schema documented.
Partial
Private & premium feeds
Members-only or paid podcast feeds.
No private or members-only feeds on the pricing or feature pages.
Not included
Monetisation
Ads, sponsorships or listener support built in or integrated.
No ads, sponsorship or listener support tools; email capture only.
Not included
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
Starter
$9per monthUnlimited
Hosting with unlimited uploads, Single Track Player, transcripts and analytics. Annual billing saves 33%. 14-day free trial.
Pro
$19per monthUnlimited
Adds the Archive and Sticky players. Annual billing saves 33%. 14-day free trial; Enterprise pricing on request.
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use Fusebox Player?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
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No free version on WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
1K+
Paying customers claimed by the vendor. source
Estimated active installs
~1.5K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: Premium-only; vendor claims 'thousands' of podcasters. Assumed 2K–4K accounts, about half embedding on WordPress via the plugin -> 1K–2K sites, est. ~1.5K. Likely range: 750 to 3K. 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.
Company & policy
| Paying customers claimed | 1K+ (source, 13 Oct 2026) Homepage says 'thousands of podcasters' use Fusebox; no exact figure. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 (source, 13 Oct 2026) Started as Smart Podcast Player in 2015; relaunched as Fusebox in 2020. |
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FAQ
Is Fusebox Player free?
No. Fusebox Player is a premium plugin. Paid plans start at $9/mo.
How many sites use Fusebox Player?
We estimate around 1.5K active installs.
Does Fusebox Player have podcast rss feed?
Yes: included. Easy Hosting, included in both plans, publishes your show's RSS feed.
Does Fusebox Player have apple podcasts & spotify ready?
Yes: included. Hosting includes guides for listing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music and others.
Does Fusebox Player have transcripts?
Yes: included. Add and edit transcripts in the dashboard; WordPress transcript plugin shows them on the page.
Does Fusebox Player have built-in podcast player?
Yes: included. Single Track Player embeds an episode on any page or post.
Does Fusebox Player have podcast media hosting?
Yes: included. Easy Hosting with unlimited episode uploads is included in both plans.
Does Fusebox Player have import an existing podcast?
Yes: included. Migration tool automates moving an existing show from another host.
Does Fusebox Player have download analytics?
Yes: included. Downloads, sources, platforms and top episodes in the dashboard.
Does Fusebox Player have guest booking & applications?
No: not included. No guest application or booking features.
Is Fusebox free?
No. The free tier from the early Fusebox days is gone; current plans are Starter ($9/month) and Pro ($19/month), each with a 14-day trial and a 33% saving on annual billing.
Is Fusebox on WordPress.org?
No. You download the plugin from your Fusebox dashboard and connect it with an API token. You can also skip the plugin and paste the player embed code into a Custom HTML block.
Do I have to host my podcast with Fusebox?
No. The players can read a show hosted elsewhere, and its details are pulled from your current host. Easy Hosting is included at no extra cost if you want to move.
Which plan includes the sticky player?
The Sticky Player and the Archive Player are only available on the Pro plan. Starter includes the Single Track Player.
What happens to Smart Podcast Player / Fusebox Classic sites?
The Classic plugin is still supported for existing subscribers, and a migration tool in the new Fusebox Player plugin switches old players to the new ones.
Last updated 13 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.