Compact WP Audio Player
v1.9.15by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ · updated 2 months ago
A Compact WP Audio Player Plugin that is compatible with all major browsers and devices (Android, iPhone, iPad)
- Rank
- #1,163
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25,000
- 20K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 672.2K
- 672,230 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 69 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Compact WP Audio Player at a glance
Compact WP Audio Player is a WordPress plugin by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ with 20K+ active installs, the #1,163 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 61 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 69 reviews. Version 1.9.15 came out on Aug 17, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 10 plugins tagged “media player”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.7K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Compact WP Audio Player |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 59 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 40 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25,419 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 25,419 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25,404 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25,394 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 25,430 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 25,424 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25,431 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25,437 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25,467 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25,470 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25,468 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25,443 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25,478 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25,498 |
Rank over time
#1,163 · up 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #1,163 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,164 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,164 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,164 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,164 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,164 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,163 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,164 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,163 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,163 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,165 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,167 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,165 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,165 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,166 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.08% |
Active installs band
20K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 20K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1165 → #1164Downloads -5.1%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.9100%
- Other0.3%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★69 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9.15
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 4, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 17, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Compact WP Audio Player
How many websites use Compact WP Audio Player?
Compact WP Audio Player is active on 20K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,163 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Compact WP Audio Player been downloaded?
672,230 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 61 times. See download stats
When was Compact WP Audio Player last updated?
Version 1.9.15 came out on Aug 17, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Compact WP Audio Player compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Compact WP Audio Player have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 6 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Compact WP Audio Player up to date. See its security record
Is Compact WP Audio Player still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Compact WP Audio Player have?
4.1 out of 5 from 69 reviews on WordPress.org. 68% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Compact WP Audio Player?
The plugins most like Compact WP Audio Player, by the tags they share, are HTML5 Audio Player (10K+), AudioIgniter Music Player (10K+) and Presto Player (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
69 reviews
- 5 stars: 47 reviews, 68%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 6 reviews, 9%
- 2 stars: 3 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 10 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 72%4–5★
- Mixed
- 9%3★
- Critical
- 19%1–2★
- About 7 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 25,000 |
| Reported installs | 20K+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 69 |
| Total downloads | 672.2K |
| Author | mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ |
| First released | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Version | 1.9.15 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 17, 2026 |
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