Podbean Shortcode is the #46 ranked embed app on WordPress, with a 4.2 average rating from 5 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Podbean Shortcode is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by podbean. With a rating of 4.2★ from 5 reviews, it currently ranks #46 in the Embed category.
AppRanks data: Podbean Shortcode ranks #46 in Embed on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 11% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Podbean Shortcode is a well-rated 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
- +Published by podbean — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (5) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Podbean Shortcode works
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The Podbean shortcode plugin is an easy way to embed Podbean audio/video player into your WordPress blog. It works for any Podbean podcast. Once you install this plugin, it will work on all of your blog posts.
A simple example:
[podbean type=audio-square resource="episode=g82ab-2f688" skin="5" auto="1"]
[podbean type=multi playlist=http%3A%2F%2Fplaylist.podbean.com%2F781097%2Fplaylist_multi.xml height=315 skin=0]
More Options
Podbean shortcode requires the type of player. It can be only of the following:
type=X: player type of the episode to embed (eg:audio-rectangle,audio-square,video,multi…).
Podbean shortcode requires the resource play. It can be only of the following:
resource="episode=X": X is id and id tag of the episode to embed.
playlist=X: X is multiple player playlist to embed.
The plugin also supports the following optional parameters:
width: player’s width – can be in % or px (ie. 100% or 400px).
height: player’s height – can be in % or px (ie. 100% or 400px).
share: enables or disables the share button in player.
skin: player’s UI theme.
auto: enables or disables the autoplay. When 1 it automatically starts playing when the player loads. Autoplay doesn’t work on most mobile browsers. Defaults to 0.
How to get the shortcode
Visit your podcast site and then click on the share button at the bottom of each episode : you can customize the appearance of the player and get the shortcode to copy and paste to your WordPress blog.
Help
If you need further help, please contact us at support.podbean.com.
Category rankings
As of Sep 6, 2026- Embed#46of 453Top 11%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Podbean Shortcode stands in the Embed category
Podbean Shortcode ranks #46 of 453 apps in the Embed category, placing it in the top 11% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Podbean Shortcode?
Podbean Shortcode is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.2-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 podbean.
Who uses Podbean Shortcode?
Currently around 900 active stores have installed Podbean Shortcode. 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 Podbean Shortcode rank on WordPress?
Podbean Shortcode currently sits at position #46 in the Embed category on WordPress. That places it in the top 10% 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.