MediaBlaster – Build a Video Streaming Website, Podcast Network & Roku App

Your Content Deserves a Platform of Its Own You put real work into every video, episode, film, lesson, sermon, interview, and story you publish. It should feel like part of a media brand — not just another post buried in a feed. MediaBlaster turns WordPress into the control center for the media platform you want to build. Organize your video and audio library in one place. Create a polished streaming website. Publish podcasts. Power custom web, mobile, TV, and Roku apps. Add subscriptions when you are ready. Start with the free plugin today, then grow at your own pace without rebuilding your entire content library. Choose Your Next Step Build your media library: Install MediaBlaster and turn WordPress into a structured video, podcast, and streaming CMS. Learn it step by step: Take our complete free MediaBlaster training course: Start the free course. Launch your own Roku channel: Use the MediaBlaster Roku Launch Kit to turn your WordPress content into a branded Roku app: Explore the Roku Launch Kit. Launch a Roku Channel Without Starting From Zero Your audience is already watching content on the biggest screen in the house. The MediaBlaster Roku Launch Kit helps you meet them there. The kit connects your MediaBlaster-powered WordPress library to a branded Roku video channel and gives you the full source code, so the app is yours to customize and improve. There are no required monthly MediaBlaster platform fees. You make a one-time purchase, keep the source code, and use the included AI Skills to make design and feature changes faster. The Roku Launch Kit is built for creators, churches, educators, filmmakers, local media brands, businesses, and agencies that want a professional Roku presence without paying for a custom app from scratch. Ready to put your brand on Roku? Get the MediaBlaster Roku Launch Kit. Learn MediaBlaster for Free You do not need to figure everything out alone. Our free MediaBlaster training course walks you through the WordPress setup process in clear, practical steps. It is designed to help first-time WordPress users get moving without slowing down experienced site owners. Take the free MediaBlaster course or join the MediaBlaster community to ask questions, follow new tutorials, and connect with other creators and builders. Build More Than a Website Use MediaBlaster to create: A branded video library your audience can return to An IPTV-style content catalog A movie, series, or episode archive A podcast network with RSS feeds and audio players A membership-based media site A headless WordPress media backend A custom streaming website A content source for Roku, mobile, TV, or web apps An AI-assisted media brand or creator platform A client-ready media solution for your agency Keep Control of Your Content and Your Future MediaBlaster is built around a simple idea: your content should be able to grow with your vision. WordPress remains your central content hub. You choose where your media is hosted, how it is presented, which front ends use it, and how your platform evolves. You can begin with a simple video library today and grow into podcasts, subscriptions, custom apps, or a Roku channel later. No forced all-in-one hosting platform. No need to rebuild your catalog every time your business takes a new direction. MediaBlaster is the next evolution of WP Smart TV and the forward path for modern video CMS, players, podcasts, subscriptions, and the /wp-json/mediablaster/v3/ REST API. Learn more at mediablaster.io. MediaBlaster Launch Kits MediaBlaster Launch Kits help you take the content you already manage in WordPress and turn it into real apps for Smart TV, mobile, and the web. Each Launch Kit is a one-time purchase and includes the full source code. You own the app, can customize it, and can continue improving it over time. Included AI Skills help you make design and feature changes faster. Our first Launch Kit is for Roku. The MediaBlaster Roku Launch Kit lets you launch a branded Roku video channel powered by your MediaBlaster WordPress content. It is ideal for creators, churches, educators, filmmakers, local media brands, businesses, and agencies that want their own Roku app without starting from zero. Get the Roku Launch Kit: Launch your Roku channel Free MediaBlaster Training Get guided, step-by-step help setting up MediaBlaster on WordPress. The complete MediaBlaster training course is available free inside our community and is designed to be approachable for new WordPress users while remaining useful for experienced site owners. Start the course: Free MediaBlaster training Join the community: MediaBlaster on Skool Key Features Video CMS for WordPress MediaBlaster adds structured media content management to WordPress, allowing you to organize video content using dedicated media post types and metadata. Manage: Movies Episodes Series Short-form videos Video metadata Thumbnails Captions HLS and MP4 video URLs Vimeo-connected media Legacy video metadata (captions, trickplay, ad breaks) when Legacy Controls are enabled MediaBlaster Player MediaBlaster includes a modern HTML5 video player powered by Video.js with a native fallback. Embed methods (all use the same PHP renderer): Shortcode [mediablaster_player] (legacy alias: [tv-video-player]) Gutenberg block mediablaster/player Elementor widget (when Elementor is active) Features include HLS/DASH/MP4 playback, captions and chapter tracks, subscription-aware locked states, and post-backed source resolution from MediaBlaster video meta. Vimeo Integration Vimeo integration is built into the core plugin but disabled by default. Enable it under MediaBlaster → General Settings → Enable Vimeo Integration. MediaBlaster supports creators and publishers using Vimeo Pro, Business, or other Vimeo-hosted libraries. Features include: Vimeo OAuth connection flow Vimeo video URL support Vimeo metadata syncing Thumbnail importing HLS video URL support where available Tags, titles, and descriptions Guided Vimeo Mass Import workflow Review-before-import process This replaces the older separate Vimeo Extender workflow and brings Vimeo support directly into the core plugin. Modern Vimeo Mass Importer The Vimeo Mass Importer has been redesigned to make importing large video libraries easier. The new importer includes: Cleaner card-based interface Import readiness status Review & Import step Collapsed advanced settings Loading and progress states Better error handling Simpler workflow for non-technical users Podcast & Episode Publishing (Beta) Podcast support is built into MediaBlaster but disabled by default. Enable it under MediaBlaster → General Settings → Enable Podcasts. When enabled, MediaBlaster adds: Podcast Shows and Podcast Episodes custom post types Per-show RSS feeds (Apple Podcasts / Spotify-compatible) Public show and episode pages (optional) Podcast Settings tab (RSS bases, public URLs, premium teasers when subscriptions are on) REST API at /wp-json/mediablaster/v3/podcasts Podcast Audio Player — shortcode [mediablaster_audio_player], Gutenberg block mediablaster/audio-player, Elementor widget, and default episode templates Podcast features are in beta and may change in future releases. Subscription Foundation MediaBlaster includes a subscription and entitlement foundation for publishers who want to restrict access to premium content. Subscription features include: Subscription tiers Access groups Manual subscriber management Subscriber access rules Subscription-aware video and podcast content controls REST API auth and subscriber status endpoints Shortcodes for subscribe/account workflows Subscriptions are disabled by default. Enable early access by adding define( 'WPST_SUBSCRIPTIONS_ENABLED', true ); to wp-config.php, then configure under MediaBlaster → Subscriptions. Stripe Checkout Support MediaBlaster includes early Stripe Checkout support for web-based subscriptions. Stripe features include: Stripe hosted checkout Stripe billing portal Tier-to-Stripe Price ID mapping Stripe webhook handling Subscription sync tools Stripe checkout shortcode Public subscription app configuration endpoint (GET /app/config) Additional payment provider support is planned for app and platform-based payment workflows. App Config MediaBlaster includes a platform app configuration system for connected TV and mobile clients. Admin: MediaBlaster → App Config (under General Settings) with an App Settings tab (additional platforms planned) Public REST: GET /wp-json/mediablaster/v3/config?platform=roku Configure branding colors (color picker + custom hex), fallback hero/poster images (URL, pkg: path, or Media Library), navigation features, labels, home layout, and boot behavior Saved settings merge with sensible defaults; homeRows returns [] in v1 Distinct from subscription GET /app/config (Stripe and auth client settings) REST API for Headless and App Builds MediaBlaster includes a modern REST API foundation under: /wp-json/mediablaster/v3/ This API is designed for: Headless WordPress sites Custom front ends Mobile apps Roku apps TV apps AI-generated front ends Subscriber-aware media apps The goal is to make WordPress the content hub while allowing developers and creators to build whatever front end they need. Legacy WP Smart TV Compatibility MediaBlaster preserves existing WP Smart TV content and metadata, but does not serve the Roku Direct Publisher REST feed in 3.0.0. Removed in MediaBlaster 3.0.0: Live Roku Direct Publisher feed at /wp-json/tv/roku/ Legacy REST namespace /wp-json/wpst/v1/ Roku Direct Publisher admin screens (Roku Settings, Recipes, feed export UI) Still available in MediaBlaster: Existing video post types, rovidx_smarttv_* meta, and series structures Optional Legacy Controls on General Settings (trickplay/BIF, subtitles, advanced fields, advertising metaboxes) Roku JSON import logic (internal; admin Import/Export tab removed — use REST API or the legacy plugin for feed output) Internal Roku feed builder class (for compatibility hooks only; not registered as a public REST route) Need a Roku Direct Publisher JSON feed? Install the open-source legacy plugin maintained separately: https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy That plugin (WP Smart TV – Legacy, v2.3.0) continues bug-fix support for Roku Direct Publisher workflows. MediaBlaster 3.0.0+ is the forward path for REST API, players, podcasts, and subscriptions. Shortcodes MediaBlaster includes shortcodes for displaying and interacting with media content inside WordPress pages and posts. Available shortcodes include: [mediablaster_player] / [tv-video-player] — video player [mediablaster_audio_player] — podcast audio player (podcasts enabled) [wpst_subscribe] / [wpst_stripe_checkout] — Stripe checkout (subscriptions enabled) [wpst_account] — subscriber account and billing portal (subscriptions enabled) Shortcode availability depends on which features are enabled. Built-in Documentation MediaBlaster includes in-plugin documentation inside WordPress admin. Look for: MediaBlaster → Docs Documentation may include setup guides for: App Config (Roku and platform app settings) Vimeo integration Subscriptions Stripe Checkout REST API usage MediaBlaster Player and Podcast Audio Player Podcast publishing Developer references Vimeo, podcast, and subscription guides appear only when those features are enabled. Who MediaBlaster Is For MediaBlaster is built for: Video creators Podcasters Course creators Filmmakers Churches and ministries Educators Local media companies Niche streaming publishers AI content creators Agencies building media websites for clients Developers building custom app front ends Businesses that want a branded media library If you want WordPress to act as the hub for a media-driven website, video platform, podcast network, or custom streaming app, MediaBlaster is built for that direction. What MediaBlaster Is Not MediaBlaster is not a video hosting service. You still need to host your media files with a proper video host, CDN, Vimeo account, cloud storage provider, or other media delivery system. MediaBlaster helps you organize, manage, display, structure, and publish your media from WordPress. Recommended Media Hosting MediaBlaster works best when paired with a dedicated media hosting solution. Common options include: Vimeo Bunny.net Cloudflare Stream Amazon S3 and CloudFront Wasabi Custom HLS hosting Other CDN-backed media storage YouTube is generally not recommended for direct video feed workflows because YouTube does not provide the direct HLS or MP4 URLs required for many custom video player and app workflows. WP Smart TV is now MediaBlaster If you previously used WP Smart TV, this is the same plugin project moving forward under a new name. The name has changed because the plugin is no longer focused only on “smart TV” or Roku Direct Publisher workflows. MediaBlaster is designed for the broader media publishing landscape: web video, Vimeo libraries, podcasts, subscriptions, headless WordPress, custom apps, and creator-led media platforms. Important notes for existing users: Existing WP Smart TV content remains supported. Existing video post types and metadata are preserved where possible. The user-facing name is now MediaBlaster. The live Roku Direct Publisher REST feed (/wp-json/tv/roku/) and legacy /wp-json/wpst/v1/ routes are not registered in 3.0.0. Roku Direct Publisher admin screens (Roku Settings, Recipes, feed export) have been removed from MediaBlaster. If you still need a Roku Direct Publisher JSON feed, use the separate WP Smart TV – Legacy plugin: https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy New development is focused on MediaBlaster as a modern WordPress media platform (REST API, players, podcasts, subscriptions). Getting Started After activating MediaBlaster: Go to MediaBlaster → General Settings. Choose which media features you want to enable (post types, Vimeo, podcasts). If using Vimeo, enable Vimeo Integration and connect your Vimeo app. If using podcasts, enable Podcasts and configure Podcast Settings. Add or import your video or podcast content. Review your content metadata. Use MediaBlaster shortcodes, templates, or REST API endpoints to publish your content. Visit MediaBlaster → Docs for setup guides. Roadmap MediaBlaster is being developed as a broader media publishing system for WordPress. Planned areas of focus include: Podcast publishing improvements (currently in beta) More REST API endpoints Improved headless front-end support Better subscription workflows Additional payment provider support Better app-focused content delivery Creator and agency documentation Example front-end builds Tutorials for building custom MediaBlaster themes and apps Join the community to follow development, ask questions, and help shape the roadmap on Skool. Developer Notes MediaBlaster is designed to support both traditional WordPress sites and headless WordPress builds. Developers can use the MediaBlaster REST API (/wp-json/mediablaster/v3/), custom post types, metadata, and WordPress theme system to build custom media experiences. For Roku Direct Publisher JSON feeds specifically, use the legacy plugin at https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy. For custom Roku channels or other apps, consume the MediaBlaster v3 REST API. Potential use cases include: Custom WordPress themes Next.js front ends React Native apps Roku apps Expo mobile apps TV-style interfaces Subscriber-only media portals AI-generated content sites Niche streaming networks Support For product information, documentation, and updates, visit mediablaster.io. For guided setup, take the free MediaBlaster training course. For community discussion, tutorials, and creator workflows, join us on Skool. Building a Roku channel? Explore the MediaBlaster Roku Launch Kit. License MediaBlaster is licensed under the GPL v2 or later. See: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html