zbPlayer
v2.4.2by zubaka · updated 6 years ago
zbPlayer is a small and very easy plugin. It does one thing: capture mp3 links and insert a small flash player instead.
- Rank
- #11,012
- Up16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 318
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 37.4K
- 37,357 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
zbPlayer at a glance
zbPlayer is a WordPress plugin by zubaka with 300+ active installs, the #11,012 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 2.4.2 came out on Sep 30, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “flash player”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats79 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | zbPlayer |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 318 · -1.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 318 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 318 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 317 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 318 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 318 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 318 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 318 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 319 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 319 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 320 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 320 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 323 |
Rank over time
#11,012 · down 28 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,012 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,028 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,018 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,009 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,015 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,996 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,995 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,983 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,987 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,995 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,984 |
Growth %
Average -0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.93% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10995 → #11018
- Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.491%
- v2.39.3%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 5.5.24
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 16, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about zbPlayer
How many websites use zbPlayer?
zbPlayer is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,012 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has zbPlayer been downloaded?
37,357 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was zbPlayer last updated?
Version 2.4.2 came out on Sep 30, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is zbPlayer compatible with the latest WordPress?
zbPlayer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, 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 zbPlayer still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does zbPlayer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to zbPlayer?
The plugins most like zbPlayer, by the tags they share, are DJ Player (10+), Compact WP Audio Player (20K+) and MP3 Audio Player (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 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 | ≈ 318 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 37.4K |
| Author | zubaka |
| First released | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Version | 2.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2020 |
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