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HTML5 jQuery Audio Player

By Maeve Lander

E-commerce & Shopping /

HTML5 jQuery Audio Player Review - In-Depth Analysis

A trendy audio player plugin for WordPress that works on all modern browsers, including mobile devices. Customize colors, display ratings, and integrate with Easy Digital Downloads.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.5/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 98+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

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 include support for mp3 and ogg file formats, an attractive and customisable design, and compatibility with all major browsers such as IE9+, Safari, Opera, Firefox, and Chrome. It also works on mobile devices including iPhone/iPad. You can easily sell your music by integrating with Easy Digital Downloads.

This is the Lite (free) version of the plugin. The Pro version offers advanced features such as multiple playlists, a drag and drop playlist manager, and widget support. Please note that the Pro version will not work on Windows Server environment.

Comparing to Alternatives

HTML5 jQuery Audio Player stands out among audio player plugins with its straightforward approach and compatibility. Here is how it compares to similar options.

Top alternatives

HTML5 jQuery Audio Player

Strengths

Simple and clean user interface
Supports multiple audio formats
Responsive design for mobile devices
Easy integration with WordPress posts and pages

Weaknesses

Limited customization options in free version
Occasional compatibility issues with some themes
Lacks advanced playlist management features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and reliability, though some areas could be improved.

Positive highlights

"Easy to set up and use" - User123
"Works well on mobile devices" - AudioFan
"Good support for multiple audio formats" - MusicLover

Common complaints

Limited styling options without coding
Some users report conflicts with certain themes or plugins

Weaknesses

Interface could be more modern
Advanced features require pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for users seeking a simple, reliable audio player that integrates easily into WordPress without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Users needing extensive customization or advanced playlist features may find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic audio playback functionality with support for multiple formats and responsive design.

Pro version

The pro version adds advanced customization options, playlist management, and priority support.

Final Verdict

HTML5 jQuery Audio Player is a solid choice for users wanting a straightforward audio player with essential features and good compatibility.

While it lacks some advanced options, the pro version enhances functionality, making it suitable for a broader range of users.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free HTML5 jQuery Audio Player plugin.

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Audio player

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Html5 audio player

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Mp3 player

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Music player

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Ogg player

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Contributors and developers

“HTML5 jQuery Audio Player” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Pro version Free Version Docs Live Demo

WPS

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6.5

Average

Ratings

3.8 out of 5 | 98

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Version

2.6.2

Last updated

8 years ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

4.7.33 or higher

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PHP version

or higher

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Languages

0

Category

E-commerce & Shopping

Tags

Audio Player,Html5 Audio Player,Mp3 Player,Music Player,Ogg Player

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