[Pete C]

I'm really not sure what you mean by "deleting the html codes" ?? Nor do I yet see how this would cause the stats and history to display again. If this is a known issue when using the Custom setting, then I guess it may be a choice between having the full display on ForumHome, or a limited display on all pages. Maybe you (or anyone affected by this) could be a little more specific about the code you're referring to?

As regards server loads, this really isn't an issue. As Zachariah has already said, the call is to an external IP for XML output. The only time server loads would be affected is if the actual SHOUTcast stream was running on the same server as your forums.

My own site runs just as fast with or without this plug-in installed.

Edit/update : Just reading back through this thread I've noted this is something Zachariah is/will be working on. I'm happy to wait until he's got it done . . but an update on progress would be helpful . . .