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Anchor Episodes Index
A lightweight plugin that allows you to output an anchor.fm podcast player on your site that includes an episode index. Just add two URL's on the …
The facts
- Rating
- 4.8★ from 5
- Active installs
- 1k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 7 Dec 2025
- Added
- Mar 2021
- Requires WP
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Downloads
- 47,111
Our analysis
AI-assistedAnchor Episodes Index is a WordPress plugin designed for podcasters using the anchor.fm platform. It allows you to append an episode index to the anchor.fm podcast player, enabling you to display multiple episodes on your site rather than just a single episode.
To use the plugin, you input your anchor site and RSS URLs in the settings page and then add a shortcode to any page or post. It is suitable for podcasters who want to enhance their website by showcasing their entire episode index seamlessly.
Best for: Podcasters using anchor.fm who want to display their episode index on their WordPress site.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Allows display of entire episode index from anchor.fm
- ✓Easy setup with shortcode integration
- ✓Compatible with WordPress 6.9.7
- ✓Active installation count of 1,000
Where it falls short
- •Cannot output more than one player on a single page
- •Limited feature information available
Verdict
Anchor Episodes Index is a straightforward solution for podcasters looking to integrate their episode listings into their website. It offers essential functionality but has some limitations regarding player output.
From the developer
Jesse Sugden's own description of Anchor Episodes Index, lightly tidied.
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″]
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