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HTML5 jQuery Audio Player
Finally, a trendy looking audio player plugin. Works on all modern browsers including iPhone/iPad.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.8★ from 98
- Active installs
- 1k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Nov 2017
- Added
- Jul 2012
- Requires WP
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- WP 4.7.35
- Downloads
- 206,114
Our analysis
AI-assistedHTML5 jQuery Audio Player is a WordPress plugin that allows you to add audio tracks or playlists to your site using shortcode. It supports mp3 and ogg file formats and offers customisation options for the player’s appearance, including colour and the ability to display album art and ratings.
This plugin is suitable for users who want to integrate audio content into their WordPress site, particularly those selling music through platforms like Easy Digital Downloads. It works across major browsers and mobile devices, making it accessible for a wide audience.
Best for: This plugin is best for musicians or content creators looking to add audio tracks to their WordPress site.
What it does well
- ✓Supports mp3 and ogg file formats
- ✓Customisable design with colour options
- ✓Works on major browsers and mobile devices
- ✓Integrates with Easy Digital Downloads
- ✓Single track or playlist functionality
Where it falls short
- •Limited to a single playlist in the free version
- •Last updated in November 2017
- •Directory score of 46/100 indicates potential issues
Verdict
HTML5 jQuery Audio Player provides basic audio playback functionality for WordPress users. However, its limitations and lack of recent updates may affect its long-term viability.
From the developer
Maeve Lander's own description of HTML5 jQuery Audio Player, lightly tidied.
This trendy looking music player lets you add a single audio track or a full playlist to your WordPress site using shortcode. You can customise the colours of the player, and also display ratings, album cover art, and buy/download link if needed. This audio player is different from others on offer because it works on all major browsers, both PC and Mac, and on mobile devices including iPhone/iPad. Plus it looks really cool!
Key Features
- Uses mp3 and ogg file formats
- Attractive and customisable design
- Works in all major browsers – IE9+, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Chrome
- Works on mobile devices including iPhone/iPad
- Sell your music easily by integrating with Easy Digital Downloads – tutorial here
- Autoplay on/off option
- User star ratings
- Add the player to any post/page using shortcode
[hmp_player]
Demo
Click here for demo
This demo shows the player with tracklist enabled, ratings on, and autoplay off. Duration and buy/download button is also switched off in this example.
Pro vs Lite Version
This is Lite (free) version of the plugin. Get Pro Version if you need the following advanced features:
- Mulitple Playlists � create as many playlists as you like and embed any number of players on different pages of your site
- Drag n Drop playlist manager so you can reorder tracks
- Fully Responsive � resizes and adjust layout/design for responsive websites
- On/off option for ratings, artwork, artist field, auto-repeat, and cover art
- Widget support
- Embed full playlist or individual tracks with shortcodes
- Works in all modern browsers – IE9+, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Chrome
- Works on mobile devices including iPhone/iPad
- Can enable Buy or Download tracks buttons (x3)
- Integrates with Easy Digital Downloads plugin for selling your music
Please note that Pro version will not work on Windows Server environment.
Credits
This is a WordPress version of the player created by Saleem over at Codebase Hero with thanks also to Orman Clark for the original PSD.
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