# zbPlayer

> zbPlayer has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 105 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** zbPlayer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**zbPlayer is a small and very easy plugin. It does one thing: capture mp3 links and insert a small flash player instead.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 37,202
- **Downloads (30 days):** 105 (+45.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 30, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** zubaka (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zubaka/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/zbplayer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio-player/) | #17 | 73 |
| [flash player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flash-player/) | #1 | 7 |
| [media player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-player/) | #3 | 9 |
| [mp3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mp3/) | #8 | 57 |
| [small mp3 player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/small-mp3-player/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio player | >100 | 620 |
| flash player | #68 | 158 |
| media player | >100 | 726 |
| mp3 | >100 | 415 |
| small mp3 player | #48 | 55 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 90.8%
- 2.3: 9.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp3-music-player-by-sonaar/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (302) | Oct 1, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [AudioIgniter Music Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audioigniter/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | May 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [Music Player for Elementor – Audio Player & Podcast Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/music-player-for-elementor/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (120) | Aug 31, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [mb.miniAudioPlayer – an HTML5 audio player for your mp3 files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-miniaudioplayer/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (57) | Nov 13, 2021 | 43/100 |
| 7 | [CP Media Player – Audio Player and Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audio-and-video-player/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (46) | Oct 3, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Lean Player – Video and Audio Player with Playlist for WordPress, Elementor and Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/az-video-and-audio-player-addon-for-elementor/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Sep 23, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 9 | [Trinity Audio – Text to Speech AI audio player to convert content into audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trinity-audio/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (25) | Oct 5, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [Music Player for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/music-player-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (61) | Sep 18, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is zbPlayer safe to use in 2026?
zbPlayer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use zbPlayer?
zbPlayer is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 37,202 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.

### Does zbPlayer work with WordPress 7.1?
zbPlayer is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was zbPlayer last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.2, was released on September 30, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes zbPlayer?
zbPlayer is developed and maintained by zubaka.

### What are the best alternatives to zbPlayer?
The most popular alternatives to zbPlayer are MP3 Audio Player (20K+ installs), Compact WP Audio Player (20K+ installs) and AudioIgniter Music Player (10K+ installs).


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