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Satchmo Theme
Satchmo Theme is a WordPress theme by SecondLineThemes, built for podcasters and musicians who want a dedicated home for their episodes. It pairs a clean, modern design with podcast-specific features such as embedded audio players, support for popular podcast plugins and page building with Elementor.
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- Jun 17, 2026
- Developer
- Second Line Themes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Requires
- Elementor
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in Satchmo Theme 2.0.0
Version 2.0.0
Latest
- FixedImproved compatibility with PHP 8
- ImprovedCompatibility with WordPress 7+
What it does
Running a podcast site on a general-purpose theme often means patching together players, episode lists and embeds by hand. This theme is designed around audio from the start. It works with podcasting plugins like PowerPress and Seriously Simple Podcasting, plays MP3 files hosted locally or externally, and can embed episodes from Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and other platforms. Built-in audio players let visitors listen right on the page, and you can point listeners to aggregators such as Apple iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spreaker.
Design changes happen through the WordPress Customizer, where you can adjust colors, fonts and layout without writing code. There are over 900 Google Fonts to choose from. The theme requires Elementor, and it adds custom addons for the drag and drop builder so you can lay out pages visually. A one click demo import copies the demo content and settings so you have a starting point. It is responsive, translation ready, documented, and compatible with plugins such as WooCommerce and WPML.
Best for
- Independent podcasters launching a show website
- Musicians who want to share audio on their site
- Podcast networks or creators using PowerPress or Seriously Simple Podcasting
Features
Podcast plugin support
Works with PowerPress and Seriously Simple Podcasting, so you can manage and publish episodes using tools many podcasters already rely on.
Flexible audio sources
Play MP3 files hosted on your own server or externally, or embed episodes from Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and other popular platforms.
Embedded audio players
Built-in players let visitors listen to episodes on your site, with links to aggregators like Apple iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spreaker.
Customizer design controls
Change colors, fonts and layout through the WordPress Customizer, with a library of over 900 Google Fonts and no coding needed.
Elementor with custom addons
Build and edit pages in real time using Elementor's drag and drop editor, extended with custom addons made for this theme.
One click demo import
Import the demo site's content and settings in one step, then replace the sample material with your own shows and branding.
Responsive and translation ready
Layouts adapt from phones to large monitors, and the theme works with translation plugins such as WPML for multilingual sites.
WooCommerce compatibility
Pair the theme with WooCommerce to add a shop alongside your podcast or music content, such as for merchandise.
Satchmo Theme older versions
- 1.9.9Jan 91 improvement, 1 fix
- 1.9.8Dec 21, 20241 fix
- 1.9.6Jun 20, 20241 fix
- 1.9.5Jan 10, 2024
- 1.9.4Jan 4, 2024
- 1.9.3Sep 17, 2023
- 1.9.2Jul 9, 2023
- 1.9.1Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Satchmo Theme
Do I need Elementor to use this theme?
Yes. The theme requires Elementor and includes custom addons for it, so you can design pages with the drag and drop builder. Overall styling such as colors, fonts and layout is handled through the WordPress Customizer.
Can I use episodes hosted on Spotify or SoundCloud?
Yes. You can embed episodes from Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and other platforms, or play MP3 files hosted locally or on an external server. The theme also works with the PowerPress and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugins.
Can I make my site look like the demo?
A one click demo import brings in the demo content and settings, so your site starts out matching the demo. From there you can swap in your own episodes, colors and fonts.
Will it work for a multilingual podcast site or a shop?
The theme is translation ready and compatible with WPML for multilingual sites. It also works with WooCommerce, so you can add a store next to your podcast content.
Is Satchmo Theme free?
The code of Satchmo Theme is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Satchmo Theme is this?
Version 2.0.0, released Jun 17, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Satchmo Theme?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Satchmo Theme automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Satchmo Theme need?
Satchmo Theme needs Elementor installed and active.
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