The PowerPress website settings tab in your WordPress dashboard controls how your podcast player, links, and subscription options appear on your site. This guide explains each option so you can optimize your listener experience. For a broader overview, see the PowerPress Settings documentation.
Enable or Disable PowerPress Website Settings
By default, PowerPress enables a media player and links on your posts. In the website settings tab you can:
- Enable PowerPress Media Players and Links — Recommended. Displays your selected player with links underneath.
- Disable PowerPress Media Players and Links — Hides the player and links from posts. Media remains in your RSS feed; you can add a player manually with the shortcode.
Permalink Options in PowerPress Website Settings
When configured to Match Feed Name to Page/Category, a path such as /podcast maps to a page or category named “podcast.” Otherwise, WordPress uses its default permalink structure.
Episode Box Appearance
Within PowerPress website settings you can enable all episode settings before PowerPress verifies the media file.
Blog Posts and Pages: Control Player and Links
The PowerPress website settings tab also lets you choose where the podcast player appears:
- Above content — Player and links appear before your post text.
- Below content (default) — Player and links appear after your post text.
- Disable — No automatic placement; use a shortcode to add the player.
Player Options
- Display Player — Toggle the player on or off for posts and excerpts.
Media Links
- Play in New Window — Opens media in a separate window so listeners can keep browsing.
- Download Link — Lets users download the media file directly, with options to show size and duration.
- Embed Link — Provides embed code so listeners can share your player on other sites.
Subscribe Links Under Player
Show subscribe buttons (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, Email, RSS) below your player. Manage connections in the Destinations settings.
Subscribe Page and Widget
In PowerPress website settings, you can generate a subscribe page using the built-in template or choose an existing page. Add the “Subscribe to Podcast” widget in your sidebar or footer, customize button style (squared or rounded), and apply your own CSS. For shortcode options, see the PowerPress Subscribe Shortcode guide.
Shortcodes for Website Settings
Troubleshooting PowerPress Website Settings
If your player doesn’t display, conflicts with plugins or themes are common. Use the Having Issues? option in the Website tab, or review our conflict troubleshooting guide. Still need help? Contact Blubrry Support.
Play in New Window Settings
Within PowerPress website settings, define the width and height of the new window used by the Play in New Window link. By default, PowerPress adjusts for scroll bars; disable this adjustment if you want fixed sizes.