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Podcast Blocks
What it is
Podcast Blocks is a free WordPress plugin for turning a self-hosted WordPress site into a podcast website. Its Podcast Episode block lets publishers upload or link audio and video files directly from the block editor. The plugin adds iTunes-compatible channel tags and an enclosure element to each episode in the podcast feed. Episode embeds can show a subscribe popup linking to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and RSS. Audio support includes MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG/OGA, FLAC, and WAV; video support includes MP4, M4V, WebM, OGV, and MOV. VTT and SRT transcript files can also be uploaded. Media is stored in the site's WordPress uploads directory by year and month. Each post stores one enclosure, using the media URL from the most recently saved block. The listed version is intended for new podcasts and does not migrate another podcasting plugin. Installation uses the plugins directory and WordPress Plugins menu.
For and against
For
- Free WordPress plugin
- Supports audio and video uploads or links
- Adds iTunes-compatible feed elements
- Subscribe links cover major podcast services
- Accepts VTT and SRT transcripts
Against
- Stores one enclosure per post
- No migration from another podcast plugin
- Requires self-hosted WordPress
- Media remains in WordPress uploads
The verdict
Podcast Blocks provides core podcast publishing tools within self-hosted WordPress, including broad media and transcript support. Its one-enclosure limit and lack of migration support narrow its fit for existing podcast sites.
Who it suits
Podcast Blocks suits publishers running self-hosted WordPress sites who want episode publishing and feed features inside the block editor. It is aimed at new podcast projects rather than migrations.
Plans and prices
Free
Not stated
Read 4 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
On the record
- Episode limit
- The plugin stores one enclosure per post, using the media URL from the most recently saved block.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Episode publishing
- Its Podcast Episode block lets users upload or link audio and video files from the block editor.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- Uploaded media is saved in the site's WordPress uploads directory, organized by year and month.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The plugin is installed in a WordPress site's plugins directory and activated through the WordPress Plugins menu.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The plugin is listed as authored by Angelo Mandato.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Migration limit
- The listed version is intended for new podcasts and does not support migration from another podcasting WordPress plugin.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Podcast Blocks is a WordPress plugin for turning a WordPress site into a podcast website.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- RSS feed
- The plugin adds iTunes-compatible channel tags and an enclosure element for each episode in the podcast feed.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Subscribe links
- The episode embed includes a subscribe popup with links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and RSS.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported media
- Supported audio formats include MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG/OGA, FLAC, and WAV; supported video formats include MP4, M4V, WebM, OGV, and MOV.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Transcripts
- Users can upload VTT or SRT transcript files.wordpress.org · read 4 Oct 2026
