# SoundBeat Widget

> SoundBeat Widget has 10+ active installs and 36 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SoundBeat Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin displays a playable widget of the daily SoundBeat episode.  It is designed to be displayed in the left or right sidebar menus.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,372
- **Downloads (30 days):** 36 (+12.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 19, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sullits (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sullits/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/soundbeat-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | >100 | 216 |
| [episodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/episodes/) | #2 | 6 |
| [player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/player/) | #89 | 131 |
| [soundbeat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/soundbeat/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,672 |
| episodes | >100 | 153 |
| player | >100 | 1,722 |
| soundbeat | #1 | 1 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Presto Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presto-player/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (346) | Oct 15, 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) | Oct 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-audio-player/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (169) | Oct 13, 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 | 83/100 |
| 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 13, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Cue by AudioTheme.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cue/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Apr 2, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Buzzsprout Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buzzsprout-podcasting/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (5) | Oct 16, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SoundBeat Widget safe to use in 2026?
SoundBeat Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SoundBeat Widget?
SoundBeat Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,372 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SoundBeat Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
SoundBeat Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SoundBeat Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 19, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes SoundBeat Widget?
SoundBeat Widget is developed and maintained by sullits.

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


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