Seriously Simple Podcasting
20,000+ active installs · Rated 4.7/5 · Updated October 19, 2026
A podcasting plugin from Castos for running a podcast from WordPress. An onboarding wizard sets up the show, and it offers several player options, podcast feeds and free extension modules such as analytics. It works with any podcast host and syncs automatically with Castos hosting. It suits podcasters who publish on their own site. The plugin is free, and optional Castos hosting is a paid service.
Pros
- Podcast feed, players, blocks and widgets in one plugin
- Podping notifications for feed updates
- RSS import for moving an existing show
Cons
- Hosted sync and statistics need a paid Castos account
- Several features depend on Castos settings
Topics: Podcasting plugins
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