# Lean Video and Audio Player

> Lean Video and Audio Player has 10+ active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Lean Video and Audio Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Simple shortcode-based video and audio player supporting HTML5, YouTube, Vimeo and MP3 files with clean, modern interface.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 480
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+63.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** LeanPlugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/azplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lean-video-and-audio-player/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio-player/) | #35 | 74 |
| [HTML5](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5/) | #67 | 85 |
| [video player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-player/) | #53 | 84 |
| [vimeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vimeo/) | #69 | 104 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 385 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio player | >100 | 648 |
| HTML5 | >100 | 1,162 |
| video player | >100 | 1,108 |
| vimeo | >100 | 1,315 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,405 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp3-music-player-by-sonaar/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (302) | Oct 1, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [AudioIgniter Music Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audioigniter/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | Oct 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [Music Player for Elementor – Audio Player & Podcast Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/music-player-for-elementor/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (121) | Oct 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [mb.miniAudioPlayer – an HTML5 audio player for your mp3 files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-miniaudioplayer/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (57) | Nov 13, 2021 | 43/100 |
| 7 | [CP Media Player – Audio Player and Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audio-and-video-player/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (46) | Oct 3, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Lean Player – Video and Audio Player with Playlist for WordPress, Elementor and Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/az-video-and-audio-player-addon-for-elementor/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Oct 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 9 | [Trinity Audio – Text to Speech AI audio player to convert content into audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trinity-audio/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (25) | Oct 19, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [Music Player for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/music-player-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (61) | Sep 18, 2026 | 86/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Lean Video and Audio Player safe to use in 2026?
Lean Video and Audio Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Lean Video and Audio Player?
Lean Video and Audio Player is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 480 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Lean Video and Audio Player work with WordPress 7.1?
Lean Video and Audio Player is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Lean Video and Audio Player last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 2, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Lean Video and Audio Player?
Lean Video and Audio Player is developed and maintained by LeanPlugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Lean Video and Audio Player?
The most popular alternatives to Lean Video and Audio Player are MP3 Audio Player (20K+ installs), Compact WP Audio Player (20K+ installs) and AudioIgniter Music Player (10K+ installs).


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