SoundFiles Player
Embed public SoundFiles.eu audio files in WordPress with a responsive, theme-safe player, waveform, shortcodes, and live color preview.
Solid choice
SoundFiles Player is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where SoundFiles Player stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| audio | >100 |
| player | >100 |
| soundfiles | #1 |
| waveform | #19 |
About SoundFiles Player
From the official readme · v2.0.3Description
SoundFiles Player is the official WordPress integration for SoundFiles.eu.
The plugin lets you embed public SoundFiles audio using a shortcode or a supported SoundFiles URL. The player is isolated from theme CSS with Shadow DOM, so its layout and controls remain consistent across WordPress themes.
Features include:
- Responsive audio player with waveform.
- Theme-safe styling using Shadow DOM.
- Live preview in the WordPress settings screen.
- Custom PLAY, waveform, background, border, and text colors.
- Adjustable player width.
- Shortcodes for simple and advanced embeds.
- Translation-ready interface that follows the WordPress locale.
- No third-party icon or font CDN dependency.
Shortcodes
Basic player:
[soundfiles id="FILE_HASH"]
Use one color for PLAY and WAVE:
[soundfiles id="FILE_HASH" color="#105b81"]
Set PLAY and WAVE colors independently:
[soundfiles id="FILE_HASH" play="#105b81" wave="#3a6b84"]
Embed from a SoundFiles URL:
[soundfiles_player url="https://soundfiles.eu/FILE_HASH/file"]<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin connects to SoundFiles.eu in order to play the audio file selected by the site owner. When a player is displayed, the visitor’s browser requests the audio stream from soundfiles.eu and the waveform image from storage.soundfiles.eu.
SoundFiles.eu service: https://soundfiles.eu/
Developer information: https://soundfiles.eu/developers
No SoundFiles account or API key is required by this WordPress plugin for public audio embeds.
Development
All JavaScript and CSS files distributed with this plugin are the original, human-readable source files. The plugin does not use npm, webpack, minification, transpilation, or any other build step, and it does not include generated bundles that require separate source files.
The player stylesheet is stored in assets/player.css and is loaded inside the player’s Shadow DOM by assets/embed_sf.js. The WordPress settings screen uses the separate source files assets/admin.css and assets/admin.js.
Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP in Plugins -> Add Plugin -> Upload Plugin.
- Activate SoundFiles Player.
- Open Settings -> SoundFiles Player.
- Customize the player colors and width if needed.
- Add a player with
[soundfiles id="FILE_HASH"].
Frequently asked questions
Does the plugin work with different WordPress themes?
Yes. Player styles are isolated with Shadow DOM to reduce conflicts with theme and page-builder CSS.
Can the plugin be translated?
Yes. The plugin uses the standard WordPress internationalization functions and is ready for translations through translate.wordpress.org when hosted in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory.
Can I use more than one player on a page?
Yes. Multiple SoundFiles players can be embedded on the same page.
Changelog
2.0.3
- Moved settings-page CSS and JavaScript to files loaded with WordPress enqueue functions.
- Moved player styling to a separate human-readable source stylesheet.
- Removed bundled translation files and the unnecessary
load_plugin_textdomain()call for WordPress.org hosting. - Updated the WordPress.org contributor username.
- Documented that all distributed JavaScript and CSS are source files and require no build step.
2.0.2
- Added WordPress internationalization support.
- Localized player accessibility labels and waveform status text.
- Updated plugin metadata and documentation for WordPress.org.
2.0.1
- Isolated player styles with Shadow DOM so WordPress themes do not override player controls.
- Removed the external Font Awesome dependency; the spinner now uses local CSS.
- Improved responsiveness, multiple-player playback, time display, and seeking.
2.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
SoundFiles Player: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is SoundFiles Player free?
Yes. SoundFiles Player is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SoundFiles Player safe to use in 2026?
SoundFiles Player is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SoundFiles Player?
SoundFiles Player is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 106 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.
Does SoundFiles Player work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SoundFiles Player up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.
What PHP version does SoundFiles Player need?
SoundFiles Player requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SoundFiles Player last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on September 22, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes SoundFiles Player?
SoundFiles Player is developed and maintained by soundfiles.
What are the best alternatives to SoundFiles Player?
The most popular alternatives to SoundFiles Player are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Seriously Simple Podcasting (30K+ installs) and Compact WP Audio Player (20K+ installs).
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