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This is where you find answers — whether you’re setting up Benecaster for the first time, configuring a specific subscription plugin, troubleshooting a feed issue, or building a custom integration.
Setup guides, feature references, troubleshooting walkthroughs, and a full developer API reference are all here. New to Benecaster? Start with the three pages below. Looking for something specific? Use the sections on this page or the search above.
Start Here
New to Benecaster? These three pages get you from zero to first subscriber.
- Getting Started — What Benecaster is and how the pieces fit together
- Installation — Download, install, and activate the plugin
- Setup Wizard — Connect your subscription plugin, configure your first show, and verify the subscriber journey end to end
Setup Guides
Step-by-step configuration for each supported subscription plugin.
- MemberPress
- Paid Memberships Pro
- Restrict Content Pro
- WooCommerce Subscriptions
- Built-in Membership — Stripe-native subscriptions with no third-party plugin required
Core Features
- Shows — One plugin, multiple shows, separate feeds and subscriber lists
- Episodes — Creating and publishing episodes, episode types, access rules, artwork and notes
- Subscribers — How subscriber accounts, tokens, and feed access work
- Private Feeds — Authenticated RSS, feed URL formats, caching, and supported apps
- Emails — Transactional email overview, merge tags, customization, SMTP setup
- Analytics — Download tracking, episode analytics, and the analytics dashboard
- Tier Mapping — Connect subscription levels to Benecaster tiers
- Listener Support — Accept listener donations and display supporter walls
Add-ons
- Installing Add-ons — License activation and update management for add-ons
- Add-ons Overview — What each add-on does and which plan includes it
Migration
Moving from another platform? These guides cover import, feed redirection, and subscriber transition.
Troubleshooting
- General Troubleshooting
- Feed Access Problems
- Bridge Connection Issues
- License Problems
- Wrong Episodes Appearing in Feed
Reference
- Shortcodes
- Settings Reference
- Email Merge Tags
- Compatibility Matrix
- System Requirements
- WP-CLI Reference
Developer Documentation
Benecaster exposes a documented extension API — hooks, filters, shortcodes, and classes — designed for teams building custom integrations and add-ons.
- Developer Overview
- Hooks & Actions
- Filters
- Shortcodes — Developer Reference
- PHP Classes Reference
- Public Functions
- REST API Overview
- Recipes — Practical code examples combining multiple hooks
