JPlayer Podcast Widget
v1.0.3by Freeman Man · updated 10 years ago
Widget that use jPlayer to play Podcast RSS playlists, no BS, just drag, set, and works
- Rank
- #29,921
- Down139 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,582 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JPlayer Podcast Widget at a glance
JPlayer Podcast Widget is a WordPress plugin by Freeman Man with 10+ active installs, the #29,921 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.3 came out on May 25, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 2 plugins tagged “jplayer”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JPlayer Podcast Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#29,921 · up 107 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,921 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,782 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,980 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #30,028 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,988 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,623 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,880 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #30,012 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,916 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,872 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,026 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #30,028 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 4, 2016
- Last updated
- May 25, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JPlayer Podcast Widget
How many websites use JPlayer Podcast Widget?
JPlayer Podcast Widget is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,921 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JPlayer Podcast Widget been downloaded?
3,582 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was JPlayer Podcast Widget last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on May 25, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is JPlayer Podcast Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
JPlayer Podcast Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is JPlayer Podcast Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JPlayer Podcast Widget have?
No one has reviewed JPlayer Podcast Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to JPlayer Podcast Widget?
The plugins most like JPlayer Podcast Widget, by the tags they share, are Seriously Simple Podcasting (20K+), HTML5 Audio Player (10K+) and Buzzsprout Podcasting (5K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | Freeman Man |
| First released | Feb 4, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 25, 2016 |
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