# Nucleus Audio Playlist

> Nucleus Audio Playlist has 10+ active installs and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Nucleus Audio Playlist works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**A modern, self-hosted HTML5 audio player for WordPress. Drop MP3s in a folder, add a shortcode, and play.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 269
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+17% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nucleusdigital (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nucleusdigital/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/nucleus-audio-playlist/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio-player/) | #33 | 73 |
| [mp3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mp3/) | #39 | 57 |
| [music player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/music-player/) | #21 | 27 |
| [playlist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/playlist/) | #46 | 65 |
| [waveform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/waveform/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio player | >100 | 632 |
| mp3 | #94 | 423 |
| music player | #75 | 218 |
| playlist | #92 | 587 |
| waveform | #15 | 42 |

## 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 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [Music Player for Elementor – Audio Player & Podcast Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/music-player-for-elementor/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (121) | Aug 31, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 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 15, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [HTML5 jQuery Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-jquery-audio-player/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (98) | Nov 28, 2017 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Nucleus Audio Playlist safe to use in 2026?
Nucleus Audio Playlist works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Nucleus Audio Playlist?
Nucleus Audio Playlist is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 269 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Nucleus Audio Playlist work with WordPress 7.1?
Nucleus Audio Playlist 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 Nucleus Audio Playlist need?
Nucleus Audio Playlist requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Nucleus Audio Playlist last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 11, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Nucleus Audio Playlist?
Nucleus Audio Playlist is developed and maintained by nucleusdigital.

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


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