# Audio Wave Block

> Audio Wave Block has <10 active installs and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Audio Wave Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**A simple audio player for the Block editor with just a Play/Pause button and a waveform representing the soundwaves.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 398
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (-54.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Senff - a11n (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/senff/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/audio-wave-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | >100 | 214 |
| [music](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/music/) | >100 | 159 |
| [player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/player/) | >100 | 128 |
| [wave](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wave/) | #5 | 10 |
| [waveform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/waveform/) | #4 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,659 |
| music | >100 | 619 |
| player | >100 | 1,707 |
| wave | #42 | 231 |
| waveform | #18 | 42 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Presto Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presto-player/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (345) | Oct 15, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Seriously Simple Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (329) | Aug 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 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 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [WP Photo Album Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-photo-album-plus/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (199) | Sep 29, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 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) | Sep 4, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Audio Wave Block safe to use in 2026?
Audio Wave Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Audio Wave Block?
Audio Wave Block is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 398 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Audio Wave Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Audio Wave Block up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Audio Wave Block need?
Audio Wave Block requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Audio Wave Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 27, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Audio Wave Block?
Audio Wave Block is developed and maintained by Senff - a11n.

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


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