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Display Single Episode

While displaying a single episode is typically a feature available in the pro version of Podcast Player, there’s still a way to achieve this with the free version. You can filter and sort episodes by title using widgets, shortcodes, or the editor block, making it possible to show a specific episode from your feed. Follow the steps below to display a single episode for free.

Using the Podcast Player Widget

If you want to display a single episode using the Podcast Player Widget in a widget area such as the sidebar or footer, follow these steps:

Step 1: Add the Podcast Player Widget

  1. Go to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Drag and drop the Podcast Player widget to your preferred widget area.
  3. Enter your podcast feed URL in the Podcast Feed URL field.

Step 2: Filter for a Specific Episode

  1. In the widget’s settings, find the Sort and Filter section.
  2. Look for a text field where you can filter episodes by title.
  3. Enter a portion of the episode title you want to display (e.g., “Episode 3” or any unique part of the title).

Step 3: Save and Preview

  1. Once you’ve entered the title, click Save to update the widget.
  2. Preview your site to confirm that the specific episode is being displayed.

Using a Shortcode to Display a Single Episode

Shortcodes are a flexible option to add a podcast player with a single episode on any post or page. Here’s how you can use a shortcode to show a specific episode in the free version of Podcast Player.

Step 1: Add Podcast Player Shortcode

  1. Go to the page or post where you want to display the single episode.
  2. Use the following shortcode:
[podcast_player feed_url="your-podcast-feed-url" filterby="string_from_episode_title"]

Replace "your-podcast-feed-url" with your actual podcast feed URL and replace "string_from_episode_title" with a part of the title you want to display (e.g., “Episode 3”).

Step 2: Publish or Update

  1. Click Publish or Update on your page or post to save your changes.
  2. The page will now display the filtered single episode.

Using the Editor Block to Display a Single Episode

If you’re using the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg), the Podcast Player plugin provides an easy way to insert the player block and filter for a single episode.

Step 1: Add the Podcast Player Block

  1. Go to Posts > Add New or Pages > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Click the + button to add a new block, and search for the Podcast Player block.
  3. Once the block is added, enter your podcast feed URL in the block’s settings.

Step 2: Filter for a Specific Episode

  1. In the block’s settings on the right sidebar, find the Sort and Filter section.
  2. Enter part of the episode title in the filter text field (e.g., “Episode 3”).

Step 3: Customize and Publish

  1. Customize other block settings if necessary, such as player layout or color options.
  2. Once you’re satisfied with the configuration, click Publish to make your page or post live.