Title: Liteweight Podcast – run your podcast site without the bloat
Author: bPlugins
Published: <strong>March 7, 2019</strong>
Last modified: July 26, 2026

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This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**.
It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when
used with more recent versions of WordPress.

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# Liteweight Podcast – run your podcast site without the bloat

 By [bPlugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/liteweight-podcast.2.2.7.zip)

 * [Details](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/liteweight-podcast/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/liteweight-podcast/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/liteweight-podcast/#installation)
 * [Development](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/liteweight-podcast/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/liteweight-podcast/)

## Description

**Run your podcasting website with a fast, lightweight player – publish unlimited
episodes anywhere on your site with a simple shortcode.**

[**Live Demo**](https://podcast.bplugins.com/#demos)

### Why Liteweight Podcast?

**Liteweight Podcast** is a user-friendly podcasting plugin for WordPress with the
options and functionality you need to run a podcasting website – without weighing
your site down.

Powered by HTML5, the responsive player works across all major browsers and on most
mobile devices. Publish your episodes in posts, pages, or widget areas with a shortcode,
let listeners download episodes or adjust playback speed, and pick from the included
themes to match your site.

### Free Features

 * **Multiple Audio Formats:** Podcast MP3, WAV, and OGG audio files.
 * **HTML5 Player:** Plays audio on most mobile devices and all major browsers (
   IE7, IE8, IE9, Safari, Firefox, Chrome).
 * **Responsive Design:** The player adapts to any screen size.
 * **Social Share Icons:** Integrated sharing built into the player.
 * **Shortcode Driven:** Publish any podcast anywhere in WordPress – pages, posts,
   and widget areas.
 * **Download Button:** Let listeners download episodes, with full control over 
   the button.
 * **Playback Speed Control:** Listeners can change audio speed from the settings
   icon on the front end.
 * **2 Themes Included:** Choose the look that fits your site.
 * **Unlimited Podcasts:** Create and publish as many episodes as you want.
 * **Fully Customizable & Compact:** A user-friendly interface with no complex configuration.

### How to Use – Quick Start

 1. Install and activate the **Liteweight Podcast** plugin.
 2. Create a new podcast from the plugin’s sidebar menu and upload your audio file.
 3. Copy the generated shortcode.
 4. Paste the shortcode into any page, post, or widget – your episode is live!

### Use Cases

 * **Podcast Shows:** Host and publish your episodes right on your own WordPress
   site.
 * **Blogs & News Sites:** Add audio versions of articles or interviews to any post.
 * **Widget Areas:** Feature your latest episode in a sidebar or footer.

## Screenshots

[⌊Sidebar menu⌉⌊Sidebar menu⌉[

Sidebar menu

[⌊Create New Podcast⌉⌊Create New Podcast⌉[

Create New Podcast

[⌊Front end⌉⌊Front end⌉[

Front end

[⌊Shortcode⌉⌊Shortcode⌉[

Shortcode

[[

## Blocks

This plugin provides 1 block.

 *   Audio Podcast A customizable audio player with podcast support.

## Installation

**From your WordPress dashboard (recommended):**

 1. Go to **Plugins  Add New**.
 2. Search for **“Liteweight Podcast”**.
 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
 4. Create your first podcast and place its shortcode in any page, post, or widget.

**Manual installation:**

 1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
 3. Use the shortcode in a page, post, or widget.
 4. To use the shortcode in a theme template file, place `<?php echo do_shortcode('
    YOUR_SHORTCODE'); ?>` in the template.

## FAQ

### How do I install this plugin?

You can install it like any regular WordPress plugin – there is no special procedure.
Please see the Installation tab for step-by-step instructions.

### I am not a web developer. Can I configure the podcast?

Absolutely. The plugin is very easy to use and there is no complex configuration
wizard.

### What types of audio can I play?

You can play .MP3, .WAV, and .OGG files.

### How many podcasts can I create and publish?

The sky is the limit – you can create and publish unlimited podcasts.

### Can listeners download my episodes?

Yes. The player includes an audio download button, and you have full control over
whether it is shown.

### Can listeners change the playback speed?

Yes. Listeners can change the audio speed using the settings icon on the front-end
player.

### Will the player work on mobile devices?

Yes. The player is HTML5-based and responsive, so it plays audio on most mobile 
devices and all major browsers.

### Can I show a podcast in my sidebar or widget area?

Yes. The shortcode works in widget areas too, so you can add a podcast to any sidebar
or footer.

## Reviews

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### 󠀁[Love it!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/love-it-4123/)󠁿

 [squeeza66](https://profiles.wordpress.org/squeeza66/) January 19, 2024

I just starting using this plug in. I like the free features and will donate to 
this one.

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### 󠀁[Not working at all](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/not-working-at-all-262/)󠁿

 [clave24](https://profiles.wordpress.org/clave24/) August 25, 2022

It is soo liteweight that doesn't even work, no options available, you can´t add
any program or audio podcast, and this plugin is still here… ai ai ai…

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### 󠀁[Simple but efficient](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-but-efficient-16/)󠁿

 [Jean-Christophe](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeanbeatle/) December 22, 2020

I needed a "simple but chic" podcasting system… WP Podcast is the One. We can add
an image, share the content. Only one thing is missing : we can't add a description
to the episode.

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/507165a5694e96985afa24ec0e2dc20def17be5295a2cb93804cdf337777a70d?
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### 󠀁[Nice Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nice-plugin-3658/)󠁿

 [aporiz](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aporiz/) May 14, 2020

It's really useful plugin that suitable for who developing website by using any 
kind of music

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Very useful and easy user interface](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-useful-and-easy-user-interface/)󠁿

 [ketankpborada](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ketankpborada/) April 30, 2020

It's very useful plugin for my website. Easy to understand Easy to maintain. Best
thing is can show anywhere by Shortcode

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### 󠀁[simple but effective](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-but-effective-144/)󠁿

 [elhanihicham](https://profiles.wordpress.org/elhanihicham/) November 30, 2019

I loved you work here , this is the plugin i was looking for, Simple but effective

 [ Read all 9 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/liteweight-podcast/reviews/)

## Contributors & Developers

“Liteweight Podcast – run your podcast site without the bloat” is open source software.
The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ bPlugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/)
 *   [ Abu Hayat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abuhayat/)
 *   [ shehabulislam ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shehabulislam/)

[Translate “Liteweight Podcast – run your podcast site without the bloat” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/liteweight-podcast)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/liteweight-podcast/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/liteweight-podcast/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/liteweight-podcast/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/liteweight-podcast/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 2.2.7 – 14 May, 2025

 * Improved: Improved Security

= 2.2.6 – 23 Dec, 2024=
 * Fixed: jQuery not found in editor

= 2.2.5 – 04/07/2024=
 * Tested: WordPress 6.5.5

#### 2.2.4

 * Fixed CSS Issue

#### 2.2.3

 * Added new podcast skin

#### 2.0.0

 * Added Gutenberg Shortcode Generator
 * improved code quality

#### 1.3

 * Remove jQuery issue for wordpress 5.5 version
 * Fix other php warning

#### 1.2

 * Shortcode Viewer in The program editor
 * Support Responsive Layout.
 * Added Ability to disable featured Image
 * Added default featured image for podcast.

#### 1.1

 * fix review admin notice.
 * improved performance.

#### 1.0

 * Initial Release

## Meta

 *  Version **2.2.7**
 *  Last updated **3 months ago**
 *  Active installations **500+**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.2 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.8.11**
 *  PHP version ** 7.1 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/liteweight-podcast/)
 * Tags
 * [audio player](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/audio-player/)[mp3 player](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mp3-player/)
   [podcast](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/podcast/)[Podcast Player](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/podcast-player/)
   [podcasting](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/podcasting/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/liteweight-podcast/advanced/)

## Ratings

 4.3 out of 5 stars.

 *  [  7 5-star reviews     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/liteweight-podcast/reviews/?filter=5)
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 *  [  1 3-star review     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/liteweight-podcast/reviews/?filter=3)
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 *  [  1 1-star review     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/liteweight-podcast/reviews/?filter=1)

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## Contributors

 *   [ bPlugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/)
 *   [ Abu Hayat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abuhayat/)
 *   [ shehabulislam ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shehabulislam/)

## Support

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 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/liteweight-podcast/)

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