# Easy Waveform Player

> Easy Waveform Player has 100+ active installs and 207 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Easy Waveform Player works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Add Waveform players easy and fast to your WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,831
- **Downloads (30 days):** 207 (-42.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 31, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tymotey (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tymotey/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-waveform-player/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | #51 | 214 |
| [elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/elementor/) | >100 | 1,325 |
| [player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/player/) | #19 | 128 |
| [waveform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/waveform/) | #2 | 5 |
| [WPBakery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpbakery/) | #22 | 52 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,659 |
| elementor | >100 | 6,977 |
| player | #75 | 1,707 |
| waveform | #2 | 42 |
| WPBakery | >100 | 1,114 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## 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 Easy Waveform Player free?
Yes. Easy Waveform Player is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Easy Waveform Player safe to use in 2026?
Easy Waveform Player works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Waveform Player?
Easy Waveform Player is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,831 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 207 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Waveform Player work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Waveform Player is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Easy Waveform Player need?
Easy Waveform Player requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Easy Waveform Player last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on August 31, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Easy Waveform Player?
Easy Waveform Player is developed and maintained by tymotey.

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


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