WaveSurfer-WP
v2.8.4by X-Raym · updated 9 months ago
Customizable HTML5 Audio controller with waveform preview (mixed or split channels), using WordPress native audio and playlist shortcode.
- Rank
- #9,716
- Up19 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 431
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 23.5K
- 23,468 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WaveSurfer-WP at a glance
WaveSurfer-WP is a WordPress plugin by X-Raym with 400+ active installs, the #9,716 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 2.8.4 came out on Feb 4, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “waveform”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats167 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WaveSurfer-WP |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 431 · -2.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 431 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 430 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 428 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 432 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 429 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 431 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 431 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 431 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 431 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 433 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 434 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 435 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 442 |
Rank over time
#9,716 · down 46 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,716 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,735 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,745 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,717 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,686 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,721 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,706 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,701 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,697 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,706 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,678 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,672 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,667 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,670 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.47% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.58% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9667 → #9686
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.8100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.8.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 26, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 4, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WaveSurfer-WP
How many websites use WaveSurfer-WP?
WaveSurfer-WP is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,716 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WaveSurfer-WP been downloaded?
23,468 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was WaveSurfer-WP last updated?
Version 2.8.4 came out on Feb 4, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is WaveSurfer-WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
WaveSurfer-WP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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 WaveSurfer-WP still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WaveSurfer-WP have?
5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WaveSurfer-WP?
The plugins most like WaveSurfer-WP, by the tags they share, are Compact WP Audio Player (20K+), HTML5 Audio Player (10K+) and Audio Album (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 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 | ≈ 431 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 23.5K |
| Author | X-Raym |
| First released | Nov 26, 2015 |
| Version | 2.8.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
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