Zuper – WordPress Radio Player for ShoutCast & IceCast

Product Overview

Zuper transforms any WordPress website into a professional online radio station. Built to support both ShoutCast and IceCast streaming protocols, this WordPress radio player delivers a polished listening experience complete with automatic history tracking, artist information display, and extensive customization controls. Whether you operate a music blog, a live radio station, or a content site featuring audio streams, Zuper provides the tools to engage your audience and keep them coming back.

Key Features

• Dual streaming support: Works with both ShoutCast and IceCast radio streams, playing MP3 format streams and AAC streams on compatible browsers.
• Automatic history retrieval: Automatically pulls the play history from ShoutCast streams and generates broadcast history for IceCast as the radio plays.
• Artist information display: Shows the current artist’s photo and biography when available in the stream database.
• Responsive design: Adapts seamlessly to responsive websites, with an optional parameter to disable responsiveness for non-responsive themes.
• Mobile compatibility: Designed to function on iOS and Android devices.
• Highly customizable: Choose from two default skins — Black and White — or build your own color scheme using over 50 customization parameters including width, autoplay, and colors.
• Sticky player: A sticky player option keeps the radio visible as visitors scroll through your content.
• Social sharing: Share the radio player directly on Facebook and Twitter.
• Show/hide controls: Toggle visibility of the biography section, volume controls, and share buttons to match your design.

Benefits

Zuper goes far beyond a simple audio player. It creates an immersive listening experience that keeps visitors engaged longer on your site. The automatic history feature gives listeners insight into what was previously played, building trust and encouraging repeat visits. Artist images and biographies add a personal touch that connects audiences to the music they hear.

The extensive customization options mean you can match the player perfectly to your site’s design without compromising functionality. From color schemes to layout parameters, every aspect of the player can be tailored to your brand identity. The sticky player option ensures your audience never loses access to the stream, even as they scroll through content.

How It Can Be Used

Zuper is ideal for a wide range of WordPress websites:

• Online radio stations broadcasting via ShoutCast or IceCast
• Music blogs and entertainment websites featuring audio content
• Podcast websites that want to integrate live radio streams
• Any website that needs to embed and play audio streams with history tracking

Simply add your radio stream URL and the player will automatically retrieve the current song information and artist photo. No complex setup is required.

Specifications

• Product version: v3.34.2
• License: GPL (General Public License)
• Domain usage: Unlimited
• Updates: Lifetime updates (manual)
• Supported formats: MP3, AAC (on compatible browsers)
• Supported protocols: ShoutCast, IceCast
• Skins: Black and White (with full color customization)
• Customization parameters: 50+

Important Compatibility Notes

iOS and Android restrictions: Due to platform limitations, autoplay will not function on iOS or Android devices. Volume controls are also unavailable on these platforms and must be adjusted using physical device buttons.

ShoutCast compatibility: ShoutCast versions below 2.0 do not work on iOS 11. Ensure your ShoutCast server is updated to at least version 2.0.

IceCast compatibility: IceCast 2.4 KH4/KH5 does not work on iOS 11. Previous versions (2.3.3 KH11) and the standard IceCast 2.4.1 work correctly.

Safari and Chrome: Starting with Safari 11 and Chrome 66, autoplay is disabled by Apple and Google and cannot be controlled via JavaScript.

Why Choose Zuper?

Zuper combines powerful streaming capabilities with an elegant, customizable design that fits seamlessly into any WordPress website. With support for both major streaming protocols, automatic history tracking, artist information display, and over 50 customization options, it offers everything you need to create a professional radio listening experience for your audience.

The GPL license with unlimited domain usage and lifetime updates makes Zuper a smart long-term investment for any website that relies on audio streaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Zuper support both ShoutCast and IceCast streams?

Yes, Zuper supports both ShoutCast and IceCast streaming protocols. It plays MP3 format streams and AAC streams on browsers that support AAC.

Is Zuper compatible with mobile devices?

Yes, Zuper is designed to work with iOS and Android operating systems and features a responsive design. However, due to platform restrictions, autoplay and volume controls do not function on iOS or Android devices.

Can I customize the player to match my website design?

Absolutely. Zuper includes two default skins (Black and White) and offers over 50 customization parameters including colors, width, autoplay settings, and more to match your brand.

Does the GPL license allow unlimited domain usage?

Yes, Zuper comes with a GPL license that allows unlimited domain usage and includes lifetime manual updates.

Will autoplay work on iOS and Android?

No. Due to limitations imposed by Apple and Google, autoplay will not function on iOS or Android devices. Starting with Safari 11 and Chrome 66, autoplay is disabled and cannot be controlled via JavaScript.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a WordPress radio player that combines powerful ShoutCast and IceCast streaming support with elegant design and extensive customization, Zuper delivers. With automatic history, artist information, responsive mobile-friendly design, and a GPL license with unlimited domain usage, it is everything you need to bring professional radio playback to your WordPress website.