Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic
v1.1by gholme4 · updated 14 years ago
This is a jQuery plugin for streaming audio with a manageable playlist.
- Rank
- #31,326
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17.1K
- 17,076 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic at a glance
Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic is a WordPress plugin by gholme4 with 10+ active installs, the #31,326 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 67% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Oct 11, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 3 plugins tagged “ogg”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats16 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#31,326 · down 132 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #31,326 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,494 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,472 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #31,324 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #31,395 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,045 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,298 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,339 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,858 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #31,194 |
Growth %
Average -0.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 10, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 11, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic
How many websites use Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic?
Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #31,326 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic been downloaded?
17,076 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Oct 11, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic compatible with the latest WordPress?
Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic have?
4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Total Control HTML5 Audio Player Basic?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 17.1K |
| Author | gholme4 |
| First released | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2012 |
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