EsAudioPlayer
v1.7.4by aueda · updated 9 years ago
This is a simple, cross-browser, accessible audio player (MP3 player) plugin.
- Rank
- #12,018
- Up30 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 242
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.7K
- 20,653 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
EsAudioPlayer at a glance
EsAudioPlayer is a WordPress plugin by aueda with 200+ active installs, the #12,018 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.7.4 came out on Jan 6, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.0. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “cross browser”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats56 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EsAudioPlayer |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 242 · -3.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 242 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 242 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 240 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 243 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 240 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 240 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 250 |
Rank over time
#12,018 · up 80 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,018 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,048 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,041 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,037 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,036 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,046 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,054 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,034 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,051 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,058 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,995 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,102 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,104 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,098 |
Growth %
Average -0.25% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.24% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.00% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.7100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 20, 2011
- Last updated
- Jan 6, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EsAudioPlayer
How many websites use EsAudioPlayer?
EsAudioPlayer is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,018 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EsAudioPlayer been downloaded?
20,653 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was EsAudioPlayer last updated?
Version 1.7.4 came out on Jan 6, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is EsAudioPlayer compatible with the latest WordPress?
EsAudioPlayer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is EsAudioPlayer still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does EsAudioPlayer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to EsAudioPlayer?
The plugins most like EsAudioPlayer, by the tags they share, are HTML5 Audio Player (10K+), Meks Audio Player (1K+) and Presto Player (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 242 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 20.7K |
| Author | aueda |
| First released | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Version | 1.7.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 6, 2017 |
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