# Able Player, accessible HTML5 media player

> Able Player, accessible HTML5 med… has 300+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 208 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Accessible HTML5 media player**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 8,929
- **Downloads (30 days):** 208 (+2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.4.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Joe Dolson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joedolson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ableplayer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility/) | #63 | 614 |
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | #31 | 206 |
| [HTML5](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5/) | #9 | 85 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 727 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | #73 | 572 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 | 3,297 |
| audio | #94 | 1,560 |
| HTML5 | #6 | 1,142 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| video | >100 | 7,434 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 77.7%
- 2.3: 12.5%
- 2.2: 5.9%
- 1.0: 3.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) – WCAG Scanning, Guided Fixes, Usability Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pojo-accessibility/) | 500K+ | 2.9/5 (162) | Aug 24, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Auto Image Attributes From Filename With Bulk Updater (Add Alt Text, Image Title For Image SEO)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-image-attributes-from-filename-with-bulk-updater/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (93) | Sep 1, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Accessibility by UserWay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userway-accessibility-widget/) | 80K+ | 4/5 (57) | Dec 8, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [WP Accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accessibility/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Aug 11, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag-manager-header-body-footer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (53) | Sep 26, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alttext-ai/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (35) | Sep 23, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [My Calendar – Accessible Event Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-calendar/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Sep 20, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Dark Mode – Improve Accessibility with AI Powered Dark Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dark-mode/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (390) | Sep 20, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [AccessibleWP – Accessibility Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessible-poetry/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 3, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpletoc/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (77) | Sep 18, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… free?
Yes. Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… safe to use in 2026?
Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Able Player, accessible HTML5 m…?
Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,929 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 208 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… work with WordPress 7.1?
Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… need?
Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.0, was released on June 21, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Able Player, accessible HTML5 m…?
Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… is developed and maintained by Joe Dolson.

### What are the best alternatives to Able Player, accessible HTML5 m…?
The most popular alternatives to Able Player, accessible HTML5 m… are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).


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