Selfhost Podcasting is a lightweight WordPress plugin that transforms your website into a complete podcast hosting platform. Unlike bulky alternatives, it focuses on what matters most: creating valid, standards-compliant RSS feeds that work seamlessly with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast directories.
Watch this introductory video to learn about the Selfhost Podcasting.
Unlike bulky podcasting plugins that try to do everything, Selfhost Podcasting focuses on what really matters: your podcast feed. Whether you’re launching a single show or managing a podcast network, this plugin makes it easy to generate valid, standards-compliant RSS feeds for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major directories.
Key Features
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Multiple Podcasts: Create and manage unlimited podcast shows from one dashboard
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Standards-Compliant: Generates RSS feeds that meet Apple Podcasts and Spotify requirements
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Cloud Storage Integration: Automatic upload to Cloudflare R2, or any S3-compatible service
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Analytics Integration: Built-in support for Podtrac, Blubrry, and OP3
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Podcast Player Integration: Automatic audio player embedding with the Podcast Player plugin
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Clean Interface: Distraction-free forms for entering podcast and episode metadata
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No Lock-In: All data stays in your WordPress database
Who Should Use This Plugin?
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Independent Creators who want full control over their podcast hosting
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Agencies managing podcasts for multiple clients
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Developers building custom podcast solutions in WordPress
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Podcast Networks managing multiple shows from one dashboard
- Privacy-conscious publishers who want to own their RSS feed
System Requirements
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WordPress: 6.0 or higher
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PHP: 7.4 or higher
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Recommended: SSL certificate for secure RSS feeds
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Optional: Cloudflare R2 account for cloud storage
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Optional: Podcast Player plugin for embedded audio players