Description

Hero connects WordPress to online radio streams via SHOUTcast and Icecast, displaying a web player with live metadata, playlist history of recently played tracks, album cover, artist name, and song title. Designed for web radio operators, live podcast producers, or online music stations, the plugin embeds the player on any page, post, or sidebar via configurable shortcode and widget in the dashboard.

Main Hero Features

  • SHOUTcast and Icecast Compatibility
    Connects to SHOUTcast (v1/v2) and Icecast streams, reading real-time data.
  • Playlist History
    Registers and displays the list of recently played songs directly in the player interface.
  • Live Metadata
    Shows updated song title, artist, and album cover as the stream progresses.
  • Inbuilt Widget and Shortcode
    Inserts the player into sidebars via widget or any content via configurable shortcode.
  • Responsive Player
    Tailors the player layout for desktop, tablet, and mobile without breaking the site navigation.

Hero Benefits

  • Prolonged Listener Engagement
    The history and metadata keep the visitor attentive to what is currently playing and what has been played.
  • Quick Deployment on Website
    Simply point the player to the stream URL and publish anywhere via shortcode.
  • Multiplatform Audience
    The responsive design allows listeners to hear the radio on mobile without installing external apps.
  • Radio Identity
    The album cover and song data transform the player into a showcase of musical programming.

Who is Hero Suitable For?

  • Those operating their own web radio station and want to publish the official player on the institutional site.
  • Those maintaining a music portal, live podcast, or university radio in WordPress.
  • Those needing to display a history of SHOUTcast or Icecast stream plays and live metadata updates.

How to Download Hero

Free download of Hero is available here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate. After activation, the player widget and shortcode become available for insertion in any page, post, or sidebar of the theme.

As a sonic showcase for the site, Hero connects the station to the audience already navigating the content, keeping the broadcast playing while visitors explore other pages. The combination of playlist history, album cover, and real-time metadata brings context to what is on air, valuing the musical curation and giving a face to each song transmitted via SHOUTcast or Icecast stream.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin GPL-licensed?

Yes. Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin cost at Ultrapack?

Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin include updates?

Yes. The current version of Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin is 4.5.0, published at Ultrapack on Jul 27, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Hero – Shoutcast and Icecast Radio Player With History – WordPress Plugin goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.