by bPlugins 4.6 (167 reviews)

HTML5 Audio Player - The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player

Name: HTML5 Audio Player - The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player
Rating: 4.6 (167 reviews)
Author: bPlugins

Maximize your WordPress site's potential with our versatile HTML5 Audio Player plugin. Seamlessly play .mp3, .wav, .ogg, and more audio files.

HTML5 Audio Player ranks #1,597 among WordPress.org plugins with 10,000+ active installations, is #192 of 6,299 in the Media category, a 4.6/5 rating from 167 reviews, and was last updated Sep 10, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v2.8.6 Current Version v2.8.6

Updated 5 days ago Last Update on 10 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 12 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#192 of 6,299 in Media Top 5% by installs Downloads -6.6% this week Actively maintained

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#1,597

-1 this week

Active Installs

10K+

-44.1%

KW Avg Position

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Downloads

448.1K

+64 today

Support Resolved

100%

— No change

Rating

92%

Review 4.6 out of 5

4.6 (167 reviews)

Next Milestone 20K

Total Progress 78%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.6

167 reviews

Overall 92%

149 (89%)

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Unresolved

100%

Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

8 known vulnerabilities on record · 4 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Jun 11, 2026 UNPATCHED

HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player [html5-audio-player] <= 2.1.12 (unfixed)

CVE-2023-33999 · No fix released
Apr 30, 2026

HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player [html5-audio-player] < 2.5.1

CVE-2024-13362 · Fixed in v2.5.1
Dec 18, 2025

HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player [html5-audio-player] < 2.5.2

CVE-2025-13999 · Fixed in v2.5.2
Apr 16, 2025

HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player [html5-audio-player] < 2.3.0

CVE-2025-39524 · Fixed in v2.3.0
Jun 28, 2024

HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player [html5-audio-player] < 2.2.24

CVE-2024-37445 · Fixed in v2.2.24
May 9, 2024

HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player [html5-audio-player] < 2.2.22

CVE-2024-4398 · Fixed in v2.2.22
Jan 12, 2023

HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player [html5-audio-player] < 2.1.12

CVE-2023-0170 · Fixed in v2.1.12
Sep 20, 2021

HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player [html5-audio-player] < 2.1.3

CVE-2021-24412 · Fixed in v2.1.3

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.8.6
Last Updated: Sep 10, 2026
Requires WP: 6.5+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.1 or higher
Author: bPlugins

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6
Reviews: 167
Support Threads: 2
Resolved: 100%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who want to embed audio and podcasts without coding. It solves the problem of adding responsive, customizable audio and podcast players to posts, pages, and widgets using shortcodes or a Gutenberg block.

Standard, Sticky, and Playlist player layouts
Podcast RSS feed import
Multiple player skins (Default, Fusion, Stamp, Wave)
Google Drive and SoundCloud playback support
MP3, OGG, and FLAC playback
Gutenberg block and widget support
Autoplay with browser compliance fallback
HLS live streaming support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HTML5 Audio Player - The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player

You can install the plugin directly from your WordPress dashboard. Go to Plugins > Add New, search for the plugin name, click "Install Now", and then activate it.

No, but you can try our “HTML5 Video Player” plugin.

You can play .mp3, .oog, and .wav audio files.

Yes, audio players are fully responsive and work on smartphones and tablets, including iOS and Android.

Yes, you can adjust colors, skins, sizes, and more. The plugin includes options for customizing player appearance to match your website.

Yes, you can enable autoplay for audio. Note that some browsers may restrict autoplay behavior based on user settings.

Yes, the plugin offers an option to enable or disable the download button.

Yes, you can configure the player to show a sample or preview clip for digital products or paid content.

You can use the plugin to showcase previews and link to purchase/download pages. Integration with eCommerce plugins can be handled separately.

Yes, you can create playlists with multiple audio files. Different player types are available, including standard, playlist, and sticky player.