WordPress plugin comparison
Compact WP Audio Player vs Plays Block
Compact WP Audio Player
by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ
20K+ installs4.1
Plays Block
by AVtheme
40+ installs
At a glance
- Compact WP Audio Player has more active installs: 20K+, against 40+ for Plays Block.
- On a typical day, Compact WP Audio Player is downloaded about 61 times, Plays Block about 9.
- Plays Block has no reviews yet.
- Plays Block was updated more recently: Nov 3, 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 2026 for Plays Block.
Line by line
Compact WP Audio Player leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Compact WP Audio Player | Plays Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,164 | #22,345 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 168 |
| Rating | 4.1(69) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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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