# Audio Player Widget

> Audio Player Widget has 200+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Audio Player Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Audio Player Widget is a small plugin that provides support for using the Audio-Player plugin in WordPress sidebars.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 47,757
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+25.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 23, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Corey Snow (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cyclometh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/audio-player-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | #40 | 217 |
| [audio player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio-player/) | #20 | 74 |
| [mp3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mp3/) | #10 | 57 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,321 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,688 |
| audio player | >100 | 646 |
| mp3 | >100 | 428 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Presto Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presto-player/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (346) | Oct 15, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Seriously Simple Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (329) | Oct 19, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [AudioIgniter Music Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audioigniter/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | Oct 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-audio-player/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (169) | Oct 13, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [WP Photo Album Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-photo-album-plus/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (199) | Sep 29, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [ResponsiveVoice Text To Speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsivevoice-text-to-speech/) | 7K+ | 3.9/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-media/) | 7K+ | 3.7/5 (152) | Oct 13, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Cue by AudioTheme.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cue/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Apr 2, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Buzzsprout Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buzzsprout-podcasting/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (5) | Oct 16, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Player Widget free?
Yes. Audio Player Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Audio Player Widget safe to use in 2026?
Audio Player Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Audio Player Widget?
Audio Player Widget is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 47,757 times since it launched in February 2011. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Audio Player Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Audio Player Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Audio Player Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 23, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Audio Player Widget?
Audio Player Widget is developed and maintained by Corey Snow.

### What are the best alternatives to Audio Player Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Audio Player Widget are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Seriously Simple Podcasting (30K+ installs) and Compact WP Audio Player (20K+ installs).


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