Head-to-head · September 2026
PlayMe vs mb.miniAudioPlayer
mb.miniAudioPlayer comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against PlayMe.
mb.miniAudioPlayer
This plug-in let you transform any mp3 file uploaded inside a post into an essential small HTML5 audio player…
| Metric | PlayMe | mb.miniAudioPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 81 | 254 |
| Download trend | 0% | +8.5% |
| Rating | — | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 57 |
| Health score | 27/100 | 43/100 |
| Last updated | 2 years ago | 5 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.7.9 | WP 5.5.22 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Aug 2018 | Oct 2012 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
PlayMemb.miniAudioPlayer
Choose PlayMe if…
You care most about last updated and tested up to.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
Choose mb.miniAudioPlayer if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Loved by users — 4.5/5 from 57 reviews
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: music
FAQ
PlayMe vs mb.miniAudioPlayer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Which is better, PlayMe or mb.miniAudioPlayer?
mb.miniAudioPlayer comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against PlayMe. Choose PlayMe if you care most about last updated and tested up to. Choose mb.miniAudioPlayer if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is PlayMe more popular than mb.miniAudioPlayer?
mb.miniAudioPlayer is the more popular of the two with 3K+ active installs, compared with 30+ for PlayMe.
Can I use PlayMe and mb.miniAudioPlayer together?
Both plugins cover music, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are PlayMe and mb.miniAudioPlayer free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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