Cloud Caster - cloud based podcast player
Cloud Caster is a podcast player for Chrome that keeps track of all your podcasts in the cloud.
Manifest V2
- Users:
- 9,000+
- Rating:
- 3.44 (54)
- Version:
- 2.10.0.0 (Last updated: 2015-08-07)
- Creation date:
- 2015-08-07
- Size:
- 10.70K
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
User reviews
Users appreciate Cloud Caster's cross-device syncing and ability to centralize podcast listening, particularly on Chromebooks. However, the extension suffers from major drawbacks including infrequent updates leading to security and functionality issues, slow and unreliable performance, and a non-intuitive user interface. It lacks important features like offline mode and playlist creation, and functions more like a web app than a true extension, limiting integration with browsers and mobile devices. These factors diminish user experience despite some solid basic podcast playback capabilities.
Pros
- Allows users to centralize and listen to podcasts online from multiple devices including Chromebooks and Android.
- Cloud-based syncing enables listening continuity across different devices.
- Simple and effective for basic podcast listening needs.
- Cross-platform compatibility is a positive aspect, working on Chromebooks and other devices.
- Some users find it superior to similar podcast players like FeedCast.
Cons
- Lacks updates and proper maintenance leading to security issues such as TLS/HTTPS errors.
- Performance is slow and some podcasts fail to load or play without error messages.
- User interface is not user-friendly or intuitive, described as slow and difficult to use.
- Missing key features such as automatic feed updating, playlist creation, offline mode, and full screen video option on Android.
- Functions more like a website than a true Chrome extension, lacking tight browser integration and native app features.
Recent reviews
Search finds podcast but fails with TLS errors on most podcasts. Uninstalled from my chrome tablet because it sux
by 
John Voigt, 2022-03-02
John Voigt, 2022-03-02This service seems to be dead. The feedback page has been deleted. The support page has been deleted. I routinely receive Server errors when trying to add podcasts. Please remove this extension from the Store.
by 
Matthew Howell, 2021-08-24
Matthew Howell, 2021-08-24Error loading any podcast in Brave browser
by 
August Vorsterman van Oijen, 2021-01-20
August Vorsterman van Oijen, 2021-01-20Extension safety
Risk impact
Cloud Caster - cloud based podcast player does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
Risk likelihood
Cloud Caster - cloud based podcast player has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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