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Seriously Simple Podcasting vs Bg RuTube Embed (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Seriously Simple Podcasting

Seriously Simple Podcasting

4.7(326)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Bg RuTube Embed

Bg RuTube Embed

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Bg RuTube Embed

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Bg RuTube Embed has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Seriously Simple Podcasting leads in active installations (30K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Seriously Simple Podcasting has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Bg RuTube Embed has 9.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Seriously Simple Podcasting
►
Bg RuTube Embed5/5
Total Reviews
326Seriously Simple Podcasting
◄
Bg RuTube Embed3
Active Installs
30K+Seriously Simple Podcasting
◄
Bg RuTube Embed1.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Seriously Simple Podcasting
◄
Bg RuTube Embed9.2K+
Support Resolution
60%Seriously Simple Podcasting
Bg RuTube EmbedN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoSeriously Simple Podcasting
◄
Bg RuTube Embed3 years ago
First Released
2012Seriously Simple Podcasting
Bg RuTube Embed2022
Age
14 yearsSeriously Simple Podcasting
Bg RuTube Embed4 years
WP Requires
5.3+Seriously Simple Podcasting
Bg RuTube Embed3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Seriously Simple Podcasting
Bg RuTube Embed5.3+
Business Model
FreeSeriously Simple Podcasting
Bg RuTube EmbedFree
Latest Version
3.14.4Seriously Simple Podcasting
Bg RuTube Embed1.6.3

Rating Breakdown

Seriously Simple Podcasting

4.7/5(326 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
1%
2
3%
1
4%

Bg RuTube Embed

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Seriously Simple Podcasting Reviews

by Helienio

La forma más sencilla y potente de gestionar un podcast

He probado varias soluciones para integrar podcasts en WordPress y, sin duda, esta es la mejor. El nombre no miente: es realmente simple de configurar, pero a la vez ofrece todas las herramientas nece

by albigin

Good job!

Useful and easy to manage.

by Anthony

Amazing free offering. Excellent paid plans if you have 2+ shows.

It’s amazing what this team has made available on WordPress completely free. This plug-in really does give you all the tools you need to start a podcast. Setup wasn’t too bad. They have a lot of docum

Bg RuTube Embed Reviews

by polygrafyst

Супер!

Перепробовал кучу разных плагинов, от простых до навороченных – ни один тех плагинов не делал автоматическую адаптацию для мобильных устройств.Видя что плагин не обновлялся уже 2+ года всё таки решил

by pressport

Работает и просто вставкой URL

Можно ли добавить опцию старта видео не с начала, а с заданного времени?

by svm3009

Работает!

Спасибо авторам данного плагина. Удалось вставить на свою страницу видео с RuTube. Правда только через шорткод. Через URL – чёрный экран плеера.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seriously Simple Podcasting or Bg RuTube Embed more popular?
Seriously Simple Podcasting has 30K+ active installations while Bg RuTube Embed has 1.0K+. Seriously Simple Podcasting is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Seriously Simple Podcasting or Bg RuTube Embed?
Seriously Simple Podcasting has a 4.7/5 rating from 326 reviews, while Bg RuTube Embed has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Seriously Simple Podcasting and Bg RuTube Embed free?
Seriously Simple Podcasting is free and Bg RuTube Embed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Seriously Simple Podcasting or Bg RuTube Embed?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Seriously Simple Podcasting was last updated 2 weeks ago and Bg RuTube Embed was last updated 3 years ago.

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