WordPress plugin comparison
HTML5 Audio Player vs Plays Block
At a glance
- HTML5 Audio Player has more active installs: 10K+, against 40+ for Plays Block.
- On a typical day, HTML5 Audio Player is downloaded about 343 times, Plays Block about 9.
- Plays Block has no reviews yet.
- Plays Block was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Nov 1, 2026 for HTML5 Audio Player.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- HTML5 Audio Player has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Plays Block.
Line by line
HTML5 Audio Player leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HTML5 Audio Player |  Plays Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,575 | #22,345 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 23.7K | 168 |
| Rating | 4.6(169) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.98 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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