Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters) for WordPress Plugin Directory
By Jesse Sugden
Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters) is the #37 ranked embed app on WordPress, with a 4.8 average rating from 5 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters) is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Jesse Sugden. With a rating of 4.8★ from 5 reviews, it currently ranks #37 in the Embed category.
AppRanks data: Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters) ranks #37 in Embed on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 9% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters) is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Embed category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 5 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.8★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Jesse Sugden — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (5) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters) works
This plugin appends an episode index to the anchor.fm podcast player. Currently, the only available embed for the anchor.fm player is for a single episode.
This plugin allows you to add your entire episode index, just the same as you have on your anchor.fm site.
Simply input your site and RSS URL’s on the settings page and add the shortcode to any page or post.
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Announcements
Anchor Episodes Index Pro is available now! Learn more here
Usage Firstly, install and activate Anchor Episodes Index (this plugin).
Once activated, go to the settings and fill out the Anchor Site URL and Anchor RSS URL fields (be sure to add the URL’s without a “/” at the end, otherwise it will not work).
Then copy the shortcode you’ll see on the settings page and paste it in any page or post.
If you want to add multiple different podcasts on the site, you can define the RSS and Site URL’s as shortcode attributes instead of on the settings page. Note, you cannot currently output more than one player on one page.
Shortcode examples Uses values set in the settings page:
[anchor_episodes]
Overrides values set on the settings page:
[anchor_episodes site_url=”https://anchor.fm/your-podcast” rss_url=”https://anchor.fm/s/123456-your-key/podcast/rss” max_episodes=”10″]
Category rankings
As of Sep 7, 2026- Embed#37of 453Top 9%
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Frequently asked questions
What is Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters)?
Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters) is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.8-star rating from 5 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Embed category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Jesse Sugden.
Who uses Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters)?
Currently around 1,000 active stores have installed Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters). Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Embed category on WordPress.
Where does Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters) rank on WordPress?
Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters) currently sits at position #37 in the Embed category on WordPress. That places it in the top 8% of 453 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.