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HTML5 Audio Player | Documentation | Pricing | Support | Demo
HTML5 Audio Player is a powerful, lightweight, and fully responsive audio player plugin for WordPress. It lets you embed MP3 and OGG audio files into posts, pages, widget areas, or template files using shortcodes, no coding required.
Built with modern HTML5 technology, this plugin works across all major browsers and iOS devices, ensuring reliable playback on any screen size. Its shortcode-based setup gives you full control over placement and player settings, making it suitable for podcasts, music tracks, audio previews, or online courses.
Key Features – Free Version
Embed Anywhere: Add audio to posts, pages, widgets, and theme templates using shortcodes.
Responsive & Lightweight: Adapts to all devices and doesn’t slow down your site.
Cross-Browser Support: Works smoothly on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, IE7–IE9, and more.
Inline Audio Playback: Full support for HTML5 audio across mobile and desktop browsers.
Customizable Skins & Colors: Match your player to your brand.
Autoplay, Loop, Mute Options: Define how your audio behaves.
Great for Podcasts: Perfect for embedding podcast episodes or audio courses.
Sell Audio Previews: Let users listen before they buy.
Shortcode Powered: Easy to use, yet flexible for advanced users.
MP3 & OGG Support: Automatically loads the right format based on user’s device.
Lightweight & User-Friendly: Clean, simple UI with powerful functionality.
Pro Version – Unlock Premium Audio Controls
Upgrade to the Pro version for more control over design, behavior, and playback settings.
What’s Included in Pro:
Color Customization: Set custom player colors to fit your site’s style.
Fast Forward & Rewind Buttons: Set seek time for enhanced navigation.
Preload Controls: Optimize page speed with Auto, Metadata, or None settings.
Ad-Free Experience: No ads, ever.
Restart Button Toggle: Choose whether users can restart audio.
Download Button Toggle: Show or hide the download option.
Customize Playback Controls: Control visibility of play, mute, progress, and duration elements.
Volume & Speed Control: Let users adjust the playback experience.
Upload Poster Image: Add a visual element to your player.
Title Support: Display custom audio titles.
Player Skins: Choose from Default, Fusion, Stamp, Wave, and more.
Disable Pause Option: Keep audio playing without interruption.
Advanced Player Types: Choose from Standard, Playlist, or Sticky Player.
Border Radius Control: Style your player’s corners.
Single Button Player: Minimalist design for single-action audio playback.
Try the HTML5 Audio Player PRO – Unlock all premium features now!
How to Use – Step-by-Step Setup
Getting started is quick and easy.
Step-by-Step Setup
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Install and activate the plugin.
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In the WordPress dashboard, go to the HTML5 Audio Player menu.
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Add a new player and copy the generated shortcode.
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Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget.
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Done – enjoy seamless audio playback!
Gutenberg Block Support
Using the Block Editor? You’re covered.
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Open a post/page editor.
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Click the + icon, go to Common Blocks, and select HTML5 Audio Player.
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Choose your audio player and hit the Publish button.
Enjoy crystal-clear audio in just a few clicks!
User Feedback
❛❛I bought a second license for another site because this plugin satisfied all my needs. I had a small problem on this new site and support solved the problem within hours of my request. Thank you so much. You are awesome.❜❜
-pripyat51
❛❛Loving the player and the support they have provided. The new features are exactly what we need. Thank you!❜❜
-hoffmaw
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Advanced Post Block – Show posts and custom posts in different layouts.
Schermafbeeldingen
Add New Audio 
Player Configuration 
Preview 
Preview 
Preview 
Preview 
Add New Playlist 
Playlist Player Configuration 
Playlist Preview 
Settings 
Sticky Configuration 
Gutenberg Block 
Gutenberg Block Settings
Blokken
Deze plugin voorziet 1 blok.
- HTML5 Audio Player
Installatie
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
1. Upload plugin-directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
3. Use the shortcode on the page, post, or in widgets.
4. If you want Player in your theme php, Place <?php echo do_shortcode('YOUR_SHORTCODE'); ?> in your templates.
FAQ
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How do I install this plugin?
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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.
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Can I play a video, such as an MP4 file?
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No, but you can try our “HTML5 Video Player” plugin.
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What type of audio can I play?
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You can play .mp3, .oog, and .wav audio files.
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Does the player work on mobile devices?
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Yes, audio players are fully responsive and work on smartphones and tablets, including iOS and Android.
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Can I customize the look of the audio player?
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Yes, you can adjust colors, skins, sizes, and more. The plugin includes options for customizing player appearance to match your website.
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Is autoplay supported?
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Yes, you can enable autoplay for audio. Note that some browsers may restrict autoplay behavior based on user settings.
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Can I restrict downloads of the audio file?
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Yes, the plugin offers an option to enable or disable the download button.
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Can I show a preview or sample before full playback?
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Yes, you can configure the player to show a sample or preview clip for digital products or paid content.
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Can I use this plugin to sell audio files?
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You can use the plugin to showcase previews and link to purchase/download pages. Integration with eCommerce plugins can be handled separately.
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Does this plugin support playlists?
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Yes, you can create playlists with multiple audio files. Different player types are available, including standard, playlist, and sticky player.
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Will the plugin slow down my website?
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The plugin is lightweight and optimized for performance. You can also adjust preload settings to improve page speed.
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Changelog
2.3.2 – 11 May, 2025
- Fixed: Hide Download option worn’t work (Pro)
2.3.0 – 20 April, 2025
- Update: Improve Security
- Added: New Playlist (Premium)
- Fixed: shortcode Vulnerability
2.2.28 – 27 Jan, 2025
- Update: Update Freemius WordPress SDK
2.2.27 – 20 Dec, 2024
- Fixed: Elementor Can’t Edit (Undefined Elementor Color Schema)
2.2.26 – 26 Nov, 2024
- Fixed: Undefined array key “primary”
2.2.25 – 18 Aug, 2024
- Fixed: High Memory Usage
- Fixed: Preset color does apply on Gutenberg blocks
2.2.24 – 25 June, 2024
- Fixed: Patchstack Vulnerability
2.2.23 – 15 May, 2024
- Fixed: Double player issue
2.2.22 – 9 May, 2024
- Feature: Enable/Disable Loader
- Fixed: audio doesn’t play old (before 2018) iOS devices.
- Feature: Set start time (premium)
2.2.19 – 3 Feb, 2024
- Fixed: m4a issue in safari
2.2.18 – 27 Jan, 2024
- Feature: Quick Player / New Shortcode Added
- Fixed: Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property
2.2.17 – 4 Dec, 2023
- Fixed: File does not exist
2.2.16 – 22 Nov, 2023
- Fixed: default player not working
2.2.14 – 25 Sep, 2023
- Fixed: call to undefined function str_contains
2.2.13 – 20 Sep, 2023
- Fixed: Deprecated error from Codester
2.2.12 – 18 Sep, 2023
- Option to set initial volume in Elementor addon
2.1.10
- Elementor Addons Added
- Gutenberg Block Added
2.1.5
- solve audio player duration stuck issue
1.3
- Enabled Direct file download with the original file name.
- Fix a minor issue
- Improved performance
1.2
- Add support for Gutenberg Block
1.1
- fix player position issue
- Change player skin to modern one.
- improved performance
1.0
- Initial Release