WordPress plugin comparison
Compact WP Audio Player vs MP3 Audio Player
Compact WP Audio Player
by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ
20K+ installs4.1
MP3 Audio Player
by sonaar
20K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- Both have 20K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, MP3 Audio Player is downloaded about 567 times, Compact WP Audio Player about 60.
- MP3 Audio Player is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 302 reviews, against 4.1 from 69 reviews.
- MP3 Audio Player was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Aug 17, 2026 for Compact WP Audio Player.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Compact WP Audio Player has been around longer: since 2013, against 2018 for MP3 Audio Player.
Line by line
MP3 Audio Player leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Compact WP Audio Player | MP3 Audio Player |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,165 | #1,158 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 18.9K |
| Rating | 4.1(69) | 4.8(302) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.93 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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