PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry for WordPress Plugin Directory
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PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry is a WordPress app, with a 4.6 average rating from 231 reviews, as of July 9, 2026.
PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by blubrry. With a rating of 4.6★ from 231 reviews.
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PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry is a highly rated WordPress app with a growing review traction. It is listed in the Podcast category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 231 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 (4.6★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by blubrry — established developer track record
Cons
- −No declared third-party integrations on the listing — verify compatibility with your existing tools before installing
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How PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry works
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No. 1 Podcasting plugin for WordPress.
This is PowerPress, the ultimate podcasting plugin developed by Blubrry Podcasting. Designed by podcasters for podcasters, PowerPress enables you to publish and manage one or multiple podcasts directly from your WordPress website. Strengthen your brand and reach audiences across all major platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and more.
Key Features at a Glance:
Integrated Players: Choose from audio and video players with embedded support for platforms like YouTube. The ‘Skip to Position in Player’ shortcode allows listeners to jump to specific episode timestamps, and the Playlist Player will enable you to show multiple episodes at a glance.
Effortless Podcast Import and Migration: Seamlessly transition from hosts such as Spotify for Podcasters, SoundCloud, Libsyn, and more. Our Import Podcast and Migrate Media tools ensure a smooth transfer, especially to Blubrry Hosting, without losing content.
Subscribe Tools: Boost your audience engagement with our subscribe page and sidebar widgets. Designed for responsive websites and high-resolution screens, these tools are optimized for standard and Apple Retina displays.
Multiple Podcast Management: Easily handle multiple podcasts on one website with our Category Podcasting and Podcast Channels features.
Global Language Support: PowerPress speaks your language, with numerous translations available and emoji support for your podcast feed.
Podcasting 2.0: As podcasting advances, Blubrry is at the forefront, implementing new Podcasting 2.0 features regularly, such as transcripts, funding, Value Time Split, chapters, live, and many more.
Get Started with Ease: Dive into podcasting with our user-friendly onboarding. From essential settings to publishing your first episode, we guide you through each step. Plus, easily submit your podcast to major directories for maximum reach.
Integrated Media Players – Tailored for Your Content:
Audio Players: Choose from Blubrry Player (exclusive for Blubrry Hosting customers) with close captions and chapter support, MediaElement.js, the native HTML5 audio player, or use another player of your choice.
Video Players: Video podcasting support select from MediaElement.js, VideoJS, or the native HTML5 video player.
Customizable Positioning: Place your player above or below content with easy-to-use player shortcodes.
Playlist Player Embed: Showcase a playlist of your latest episodes effortlessly.
Diverse File Support: PowerPress supports various audio and video formats, with a strong recommendation for MP3 for audio & MP4 for video.
Exclusive Integrated Subscribe Tools for Audience Growth: Create a dedicated subscribe page and a mobile-optimized sidebar widget. Our tools are designed for clarity and ease, ensuring visitors become loyal followers/subscribers.
Blubrry Podcast Hosting Customers – Enjoy Streamlined Features:
Publish media directly from your site.
View hosting usage and manage monthly quotas with ease.
Conveniently migrate media files to your Blubrry account.
Access IAB Certified Compliant statistics, with free and advanced options.
Automated Transcripts (Optional)
Media Mastering of Audio Files (Optional)
Migrating from Other Platforms? PowerPress makes it easy. Whether you’re coming from another podcast plugin or a different service such as Libsyn or PodBean, our Import Podcast tool efficiently transfers your RSS feed and episodes.
PowerPress in Your Language: Join our global community with PowerPress’ multilingual support. Interested in contributing translations? Contact us for an opportunity to get involved and gain recognition.
Ready to Transform Your Podcast? Embrace the power of PowerPress for a seamless, feature-rich podcasting experience. Visit our website to learn more, download the plugin, and start your podcasting adventure today!
Need Help? Contact the Blubrry Support team and look through the PowerPress documentation we’ve created.
Contributors
Angelo Mandato, CIO Blubrry – Plugin founder, architect and lead developer
Pat McSweeny, PHP Developer – Developed initial version (v0.1.0) of plugin
Jerry Stephens, Way of the Geek – Contributed initial code fix for excerpt bug resolved in v0.6.1, wrote initial code for the 4 new flash players.
Darcy Fiander, Rooty Radio – Fixed bug with category links to FeedValidator.org and category title warning when validating category feeds.
Joel Haasnoot, Personal Blog – Developed PodPress archive statistics.
Nicolas Bouliane, Personal Blog – Contributed code for get_the_powerpress_all_players() function.
Isiah Lloyd – Developed features in PowerPress 7.5, 7.6 and part of 8.0
Ben Beecroft – Developed features in PowerPress 8.1+
Translators
Danish translation for v1.0.11+ by Team Blogos – Latest translation available here
French translation for v1.0.11+ by Aur�lien Denis – Aur�lien is looking for assistance maintaining the French translation, email wpchannel [at] gmail.com if interested.
Simplified Chinese for v1.0.12+ by webmote – From webmote: Welcome to use the plugin. Very good! and then hope you to access my site.
Italian translation for v2.0.4+ by Umberto Sartori
Romanian translation for v2.0.4+ by Alexander Ovsov (Web Geek Sciense: http://webhostinggeeks.com/science/)
Russian translation for v4.0.5+ by Igor Mercury
Brazilian Portuguese translation for v6.0+ by Leo Lopes from Radiofobia
Support https://blubrry.com/support/
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Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Apple podcasts#0of 1Top 1%
- Podcast#0of 11Top 1%
- Podcast publishing#0of 1Top 1%
- Podcast rss feed#0of 1Top 1%
- Spotify#0of 4Top 1%
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Keyword rankings
PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry ranks for 5 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #389
- Rank #418
- Rank #468
Competitors & alternatives
PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrrydoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked podcast apps on WordPress:
Where PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry stands in the Podcast category
PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry ranks #0 of 11 apps in the Podcast category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry?
PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.6-star rating from 231 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Podcast 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 blubrry.
Who uses PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry?
Currently around 20,000 active stores have installed PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry. Its review base of 231 suggests adoption is concentrated in growth-stage and mid-market stores. It is part of the Podcast category on WordPress.