# Simple-Audioplayer

> Simple-Audioplayer has 90+ active installs and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple-Audioplayer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Creates a simple audioplayer based on a shortcode, which looks somewhat nicer than the default media player of WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 3,831
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (+59.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 4, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.24
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** flomei (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/flomei/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-audioplayer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | #55 | 212 |
| [audioplayer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audioplayer/) | #1 | 3 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 745 |
| [mediaplayer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mediaplayer/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,639 |
| audioplayer | #4 | 6 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| mediaplayer | #1 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## 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 Simple-Audioplayer free?
Yes. Simple-Audioplayer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple-Audioplayer safe to use in 2026?
Simple-Audioplayer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple-Audioplayer?
Simple-Audioplayer is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,831 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple-Audioplayer work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple-Audioplayer is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.24, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Simple-Audioplayer last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 4, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Simple-Audioplayer?
Simple-Audioplayer is developed and maintained by flomei.

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


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