Simple Podcasting vs WP Seasons (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Seasons has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Simple Podcasting leads in active installations (100 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Podcasting has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while WP Seasons has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Podcasting | WP Seasons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2013 | |
| Age | 8 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.1 | 0.1.2 |
Rating
N/ASimple Podcasting
►WP Seasons5/5
Total Reviews
0Simple Podcasting
►WP Seasons1
Active Installs
100Simple Podcasting
◄WP Seasons30
Total Downloads
18K+Simple Podcasting
◄WP Seasons3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Podcasting
WP SeasonsN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoSimple Podcasting
◄WP Seasons1 year ago
First Released
2018Simple Podcasting
WP Seasons2013
Age
8 yearsSimple Podcasting
WP Seasons13 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Podcasting
WP Seasons3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Podcasting
WP Seasonsfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Podcasting
WP SeasonsFree
Latest Version
1.9.1Simple Podcasting
WP Seasons0.1.2
Rating Breakdown
Simple Podcasting
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Seasons
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Podcasting or WP Seasons more popular?
Simple Podcasting has 100 active installations while WP Seasons has 30. Simple Podcasting is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Podcasting or WP Seasons?
Simple Podcasting has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while WP Seasons has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Simple Podcasting and WP Seasons free?
Simple Podcasting is free and WP Seasons is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Podcasting or WP Seasons?
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?
Simple Podcasting was last updated 10 months ago and WP Seasons was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.