# Glissando – Animated Audio Player

> Glissando – Animated Audio Player has <10 active installs and 103 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Glissando works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Glass-style audio player with animated visualizer. Gutenberg block, Elementor widget and shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 158
- **Downloads (30 days):** 103 (-15.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 9, 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:** tomsgl (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tomsgl/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/glissando/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | >100 | 212 |
| [audio player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio-player/) | #66 | 73 |
| [mp3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mp3/) | #48 | 57 |
| [music player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/music-player/) | #27 | 27 |
| [visualizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visualizer/) | #4 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,632 |
| audio player | >100 | 626 |
| mp3 | >100 | 417 |
| music player | #88 | 215 |
| visualizer | #27 | 64 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Presto Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presto-player/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (344) | Oct 1, 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) | May 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-audio-player/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (168) | Oct 3, 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 | 85/100 |
| 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 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Cue by AudioTheme.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cue/) | 6K+ | 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 Glissando free?
Yes. Glissando is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Glissando safe to use in 2026?
Glissando works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Glissando?
Glissando is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 158 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 103 times in the last 30 days.

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

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

### When was Glissando last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.8, was released on September 9, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Glissando?
Glissando is developed and maintained by tomsgl.

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


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