Sticky Radio Player 3.5 – WordPress Plugin
Description
Sticky Radio Player is a WordPress plugin that streams live radio from ShoutCast and IceCast using a sleek, sticky HTML5 player. It helps you solve the common issue of manually building and updating a “now playing” experience for each station. Once you add a stream, the plugin automatically fetches key details like the radio name, categories, the current song, and the artist photo. That means your site stays current with live content without extra effort.
Built to fit naturally into a modern WordPress layout, it’s also a practical choice when you want a fast, polished radio widget that remains visible while visitors browse. With a rich playlist that supports categories and search, listeners can discover shows and stations more easily on your site.
Main Features
- ShoutCast streaming support — Play ShoutCast radio streams directly with an HTML5 player.
- IceCast streaming support — Load IceCast streams and keep playback consistent across stations.
- Sticky HTML5 player — Keep the player visible so users can listen without losing their place on the page.
- Auto radio name detection — Retrieve the station name from the live stream automatically.
- Automatic categories — Fetch and organize station categories for easier browsing.
- Current song + artist photo — Display the live “now playing” track and the artist image from the stream.
- Rich playlist — Provide a structured playlist experience built around station discovery.
- Playlist search — Let visitors search through available stations and categories quickly.
Benefits
- Improved UX — A sticky player keeps listening controls accessible while users scroll.
- Less manual updates — Automatically fetched stream details reduce the need for constant edits.
- Better discovery — Categories and search make it easier to find the right station.
- More engaging listening — Displaying the current track and artist photo adds context and realism.
- Consistent site experience — Standardized stream handling works across both ShoutCast and IceCast sources.
Who is it suitable for?
- Radio station websites embedding live streams
- WordPress bloggers adding a live listening widget
- Content sites and community portals with curated radio categories
- Agencies building media-focused pages for clients
- Online magazines and event platforms featuring live audio
- Digital publications that need an always-visible player
