Audio Wave Block
A simple audio player for the Block editor with just a Play/Pause button and a waveform representing the soundwaves.
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.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Audio Wave Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| audio | >100 |
| music | >100 |
| player | >100 |
| wave | #42 |
| waveform | #18 |
About Audio Wave Block
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Audio Wave Block adds a block to the Block Editor, that can be used to play any audio file on your site. It only has a Play/Pause button and shows the waveform of the audio, and during playing it shows a progress bar, using the WaveSurfer library.
Features:
- Shows the audio waveform, representating the sound levels of the audio file.
- Progress bar can be dragged to any position.
- Customizable colors for the player background, button and waveform (played/unplayed).
- Multiple players can be present on a single post/page.
- When starting a player, any other players that are already playing on the same page will pause (avoiding multiple players running at the same time).
Third-Party Libraries
This plugin includes WaveSurfer.js (https://wavesurfer.xyz/) v7.12.6, used for audio waveform rendering.
- License: BSD 3-Clause
- Copyright: © 2012–2024 katspaugh and contributors
- Source: https://github.com/katspaugh/wavesurfer.js
Installation
Installation from within WordPress
- Visit Plugins > Add New.
- Search for Audio Wave Block.
- Install and activate the Audio Wave Block plugin.
- In the Block Editor, select /audiowave to add the block.
- Select an audio file and customize colors.
Manual installation
- Upload the entire
audio-wave-blockfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Visit Plugins.
- Activate the Audio Wave Block plugin.
- In the Block Editor, select /audiowave to add the block.
- Select an audio file and customize colors.
Frequently asked questions
What does it do exactly?
This plugin adds a new block called Audio Wave, that is a very basic audio player. The player adds a waveform that is a true representation of the audio levels in the audio file, meaning that it will show a timeline of the song/sound, indicating where the quiet parts and louder parts are. The listener can play and pause, and click anywhere on the waveform to jump to that point.
The player doesn’t offer the listener the option to DOWNLOAD the file? Or change the volume?
No, the purpose of this player is to keep things very simple: just a button and a waveform. If you want the options in your player to download audio or change the volume, use the default Audio player instead.
I need more help please!
If you’re not sure how to use this, or you’re running into any issues with it, post a message on the plugin’s WordPress.org support forum.
I’ve noticed that something doesn’t work right, or I have an idea for improvement. How can I report this?
Audio Wave Block’s community support forum at https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/audio-wave-block would a good place, though if you want to add all sorts of -technical- details, it’s best to report it on the plugin’s Github page at https://github.com/senff/WordPress-Audio-Wave-Block/issues . This is also where I consider code contributions.
My question isn’t listed here?
Please go to the plugin’s community support forum at https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/audio-wave-block and post a message. Note that support is provided on a voluntary basis and that it can be difficult to troubleshoot, and may require access to your admin area. Needless to say, NEVER include any passwords of your site on a public forum!
Changelog
Bugfix.
1.0.2
- Fix for preview error in the editor.
1.0
- Initial release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Audio Wave Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
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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