# Best html5 Audio Player Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 html5 audio player plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: HTML5 jQuery Audio Player, Karma Music Player by Kadar, Sonic Play.

| # | 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 |
| 3 | [Sonic Play – MP3 Audio Shortcode Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sonic-play/) | 10+ | — | Nov 2, 2025 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular html5 audio player plugin for WordPress?
HTML5 jQuery Audio Player is the most popular html5 audio player plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 3.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many html5 audio player plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “html5 audio player” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which html5 audio player plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Karma Music Player by Kadar has the highest rating at 4.7/5 from 40 reviews.

### Are these html5 audio player plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 html5 audio player plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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