Recent track list
Display the last 10–20 songs or another practical history depth supported by the source.
RADIO SONG HISTORY WIDGET
Show listeners what your station has just played.
Turn compatible recent-track metadata into a clean, responsive list that can be embedded on a station website or integrated into a custom radio player.
RECENTLY PLAYED FEATURES
A lightweight history component for radio websites
Live API data
Use compatible station history endpoints rather than manually updating song lists.
Custom colours
Match the history card to the station website and player branding.
Fast loading
Keep the component lightweight and refresh only the data that changes.
Easy embedding
Place the widget on a homepage, player page or dedicated recently-played section.
Multiple panel options
Integrate with AzuraCast or other platforms that expose usable song-history data.
Why add a recently played songs widget?
Listeners often arrive after hearing part of a song and want to know what it was. A radio song history widget solves that problem by showing the most recent tracks in order. It also gives music-focused stations more useful content on the website and can encourage visitors to stay on the page longer.
Song history from AzuraCast and station APIs
AzuraCast can expose recent song information through its API, making it a strong source for a recently-played component. Other radio platforms may expose history in different formats. The widget should be built around the actual station data rather than assuming a fixed API structure.
Responsive design and station branding
The history should look like part of the station rather than a third-party afterthought. Colours, spacing, artwork treatment and typography can match the main website. On mobile screens the widget should remain readable without requiring horizontal scrolling.
Refreshing history without overloading the API
Song history does not need to be requested every second. A sensible refresh interval can detect track changes while reducing unnecessary calls. Caching can also protect the station API and help the widget remain stable during brief upstream problems.
Combine song history with now playing
The strongest listener experience combines a current-song panel with recent tracks. The current track answers what is playing now, while the history lets visitors identify songs they heard earlier. Both can use the same underlying station metadata integration when the API supports it.
COMPLETE THE EXPERIENCE
Pair song history with live station tools
Now Playing Metadata
Add current artist and title above the recent-track list.
Explore metadata →HTML5 Radio Player
Combine playback and song data in one branded component.
Explore player →AzuraCast Hosting
Use a radio platform with rich structured station APIs.
Explore AzuraCast →Radio Website Development
Build the widget into a complete station website.
Explore websites →SONG HISTORY FAQ
Questions about recently played radio widgets
How many songs can the widget show?+
A typical design shows around 10–20 recent tracks, but the practical limit depends on the source API and page layout.
Does it update automatically?+
Yes. The widget can refresh station history at a sensible interval without requiring the visitor to reload the page.
Can it show album artwork?+
Yes, if suitable artwork is supplied by the metadata source or another approved lookup workflow.
Will it work with AzuraCast?+
Yes. AzuraCast is well suited to song-history integrations because it exposes structured station data.
Can the colours match my website?+
Yes. The widget can be styled to match the station's existing brand and player.
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Send your station API or panel details and the website where the history should appear.