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Transcoder

Transcoding services for ANY WordPress website. Convert audio/video files of any format to a web-friendly format (mp3/mp4).

By rtCamp·Audio·Free
3.6(8 reviews)
·500 active installs·Updated 7 months ago
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As of April 2026, Transcoder is a WordPress audio plugin with 500 active installations and a 3.6/5 rating from 8 reviews. It has been downloaded 87K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Top alternative: The Ultimate Video Player For WordPress….

3.6/58 reviews
500active installs
87K+total downloads
10 yearssince 2016

Overview

Transcoder plugin has been discontinued and no longer maintained, we recommend to use our new video management solution GoDAM which provides smart transcoding & adaptive bitrate, generate thumbnail, add custom layers, better way to organize media files, serve via CDN and do a lot more. Install the GoDAM plugin from here

Transcoder easily converts all audio and video files uploaded to your website to a web-friendly format.

Transcoder eliminates the need for a dedicated media node- no fiddling with installation, managing dependancies or renting servers! Transcoder also works on shared hosting- just install, subscribe and go!

All transcoding services are available via a subscription plan through this plugin.
Subscribe to our free plan from the plugin’s settings or from our product…

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

3.68 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress4.1+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.4.1 [August 22, 2025]

  • FIXED
    • Added validation and sanitization for [rt_media] shortcode attributes.
    • Graceful fallback when media file is unavailable (prevents broken audio/video players).

= 1.4.0 [May 30, 2025]

  • REMOVED

    • Update to users – Discontinuing the Transcoder service and replacing with GoDAM.

…and 4 more changes

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

rtCamprtCampsid177sid177Amaan KhanAmaan KhanHrithik DalalHrithik DalalMangesh ParteMangesh ParteThrijith ThankachanThrijith ThankachanKapil PaulKapil PaulPooja Killekar (Muchandikar)Pooja Killekar (Muchandikar)+15 more
Plugin Info
Version
1.4.1
Last Updated
Aug 22, 2025
WP Requires
4.1+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
500
Downloads
87K+
Added
Aug 18, 2016
Business
Free

Tags

audiomediamusicsongsmultimedia

Developer

R
rtCamp
19 plugins0.1M+ total installs
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