Interesting 3rd party foobar2000 plugins I (and you) should try....

• WMP Blog Plugin Simulator (foo_blog)
  Simulates the WMP Blog Plugin so applications such as w.bloggar, zempt, and others can get foobar's Now Playing information.


• Wombat Share (foo_wbtshare)
  A cross-platform, cross-media player plugin to allow an individual(s) to share tracks across a LAN without having to configure anything.
  Features :
  + Will display your foobar2000 database to other WombatShare users on the local network automatically
  + No configuration required
  + Dialog so you can see any files other wombat share users on the network are displaying (regardless of their media player). Allowing for easy one click, play + enqueue.
  + Manual IP seeds (just put in 1 (or more) ips/names from the subnet you want to become part of.
  + Super-List , fetch a list containing *ALL* available tracks on the network from all users!
  + Playlist sharing
  + Security (Password protect your music)


• LIRC/WinLIRC remote control (foo_lirc)
  foo_lirc is a FooBar2000 audio player plugin which allows remote control of the FooBar2000 player from the WinLIRC/LIRC remote control server. You may use any WinLIRC supported infrared remote control with this plugin.


• Custom Sort (foo_custom_sort)
  Allows you to add your own sorting schemes to menu.


• Audioscrobbler (foo_audioscrobbler)
  Audioscrobbler records your listening habits and produces statistics, as well as suggesting new music.


• G-Force (foo_G-Force)
  G-Force features fast anti-aliased effects, millions of possible visual combinations, savable and scriptable effects, and unparalleled expandability. G-Force is designed to entertain you on its own, but there are many ways it can be customized and extended.


• WhiteCap (foo_WhiteCap)
  WhiteCap features 190 effects, a morphing slideshow, savable and scriptable effects, video file export capabilities, and control over specific effects. WhiteCap is designed to be visually engaging and extremely dynamic, yet flexible enough to allow for customization, control, and scripting.