WordPress plugin comparison
Plays Block vs SpeakStaff Audio Player
At a glance
- Plays Block has more active installs: 40+, against 10+ for SpeakStaff Audio Player.
- On a typical day, Plays Block is downloaded about 9 times, SpeakStaff Audio Player about 1.
- Plays Block was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 28, 2015 for SpeakStaff Audio Player.
- Plays Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.3.34 for SpeakStaff Audio Player.
- SpeakStaff Audio Player has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Plays Block.
Line by line
Plays Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Plays Block |  SpeakStaff Audio Player |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,345 | #42,820 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 168 | 19 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.3.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 11 years 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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