# Sonic Play – MP3 Audio Shortcode Player

> Sonic Play has 10+ active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sonic Play shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Easily embed a beautiful, responsive MP3 audio player with a simple shortcode. The easiest way to add modern HTML5 audio to your posts and pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 480
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+64.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 2, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DIZE TECH IT SOLUTIONS (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dizetech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sonic-play/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [html5 audio player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5-audio-player/) | #3 | 3 |
| [mp3 player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mp3-player/) | #11 | 15 |
| [music player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/music-player/) | #12 | 27 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,390 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| html5 audio player | >100 | 225 |
| mp3 player | #53 | 210 |
| music player | #80 | 212 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HTML5 jQuery Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-jquery-audio-player/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (98) | Nov 28, 2017 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [Karma Music Player by Kadar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/karma-by-kadar/) | 600+ | 4.7/5 (40) | Oct 20, 2018 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Play free?
Yes. Sonic Play is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Sonic Play safe to use in 2026?
Sonic Play shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sonic Play?
Sonic Play is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 480 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sonic Play work with WordPress 7.1?
Sonic Play is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Sonic Play last updated?
The latest version, 2.2, was released on November 2, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Sonic Play?
Sonic Play is developed and maintained by DIZE TECH IT SOLUTIONS.

### What are the best alternatives to Sonic Play?
The most popular alternatives to Sonic Play are HTML5 jQuery Audio Player (1K+ installs) and Karma Music Player by Kadar (600+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sonic-play/ · Generated 2026-10-03 10:13 UTC by PageForge