Title: HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player
Author: bPlugins
Published: නොවැම්බර් 11, 2015
Last modified: අප්රේල් 9, 2026
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# HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player
By [bPlugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/)
[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/html5-audio-player.2.5.3.zip)
* [Details](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/html5-audio-player/#description)
* [Reviews](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/html5-audio-player/#reviews)
* [Installation](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/html5-audio-player/#installation)
* [Development](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/html5-audio-player/#developers)
[Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/html5-audio-player/)
## Description
**The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player Plugin for WordPress**
[**HTML5 Audio Player**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/) | [**Documentation**](https://bplugins.com/docs/html5-audio-player/)
| [**Pricing**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/pricing) | [**Support**](https://bplugins.com/support/)
| [**Demo**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/#demos)
[**HTML5 Audio Player**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/) is a
powerful, lightweight, and fully responsive audio player plugin for WordPress. It
lets you embed MP3 and OGG audio files into posts, pages, widget areas, or template
files using shortcodes, no coding required.
Built with modern HTML5 technology, this plugin works across all major browsers
and iOS devices, ensuring reliable playback on any screen size. Its shortcode-based
setup gives you full control over placement and player settings, making it suitable
for podcasts, music tracks, audio previews, or online courses.
### Key Features – Free Version
* **Embed Anywhere**: Add audio to posts, pages, widgets, and theme templates using
shortcodes.
* **Responsive & Lightweight**: Adapts to all devices and doesn’t slow down your
site.
* **Cross-Browser Support**: Works smoothly on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, IE7–
IE9, and more.
* **Inline Audio Playback**: Full support for HTML5 audio across mobile and desktop
browsers.
* **Customizable Skins & Colors**: Match your player to your brand.
* **Autoplay, Loop, Mute Options**: Define how your audio behaves.
* **Great for Podcasts**: Perfect for embedding podcast episodes or audio courses.
* **Sell Audio Previews**: Let users listen before they buy.
* **Shortcode Powered**: Easy to use, yet flexible for advanced users.
* **MP3 & OGG Support**: Automatically loads the right format based on user’s device.
* **Lightweight & User-Friendly**: Clean, simple UI with powerful functionality.
### Pro Version – Unlock Premium Audio Controls
Upgrade to the [**Pro version**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/pricing)
for more control over design, behavior, and playback settings.
**What’s Included in Pro:**
* **Color Customization**: Set custom player colors to fit your site’s style.
* **Fast Forward & Rewind Buttons**: Set seek time for enhanced navigation.
* **Preload Controls**: Optimize page speed with Auto, Metadata, or None settings.
* **Ad-Free Experience**: No ads, ever.
* **Restart Button Toggle**: Choose whether users can restart audio.
* **Download Button Toggle**: Show or hide the download option.
* **Customize Playback Controls**: Control visibility of play, mute, progress,
and duration elements.
* **Volume & Speed Control**: Let users adjust the playback experience.
* **Upload Poster Image**: Add a visual element to your player.
* **Title Support**: Display custom audio titles.
* **Player Skins**: Choose from Default, Fusion, Stamp, Wave, and more.
* **Disable Pause Option**: Keep audio playing without interruption.
* **Advanced Player Types**: Choose from Standard, Playlist, or Sticky Player.
* **Border Radius Control**: Style your player’s corners.
* **Single Button Player**: Minimalist design for single-action audio playback.
[**Try the HTML5 Audio Player PRO**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/pricing)–
Unlock all premium features now!
### How to Use – Step-by-Step Setup
Getting started is quick and easy.
#### Step-by-Step Setup
* Install and activate the plugin.
* In the WordPress dashboard, go to the **HTML5 Audio Player** menu.
* Add a new player and copy the generated shortcode.
* Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget.
* Done – enjoy seamless audio playback!
**Gutenberg Block Support**
Using the Block Editor? You’re covered.
* Open a post/page editor.
* Click the **+** icon, go to **Common Blocks**, and select **HTML5 Audio Player**.
* Choose your audio player and hit the **Publish** button.
Enjoy crystal-clear audio in just a few clicks!
[**Live Demo**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/#demos) | [**Upgrade to Pro**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/pricing)
### User Feedback
❛❛**_I bought a second license for another site because this plugin satisfied all
my needs. I had a small problem on this new site and support solved the problem
within hours of my request. Thank you so much. You are awesome._**❜❜
**_-pripyat51_**
❛❛**_Loving the player and the support they have provided. The new features are
exactly what we need. Thank you!_**❜❜
**_-hoffmaw_**
Like that plugin? Hate it? Want a new feature? **[Send your feedback](https://bplugins.com/support)**
### Check out our other WordPress Plugins-
[**Html5 Video Player**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-video-player/) – Display
videos as single and playlist in multiple skins.
[**PDF Poster**](https://bplugins.com/products/pdf-poster/) – Display/Embed PDF
files with different styles.
[**StreamCast**](https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/) – Customizable
radio player with different skins.
[**3D Viewer**](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-viewer/) – Embed 3D models and
3D products with interaction.
[**Advanced Post Block**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/) –
Show posts and custom posts in different layouts.
## Screenshots
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* Add New Audio
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* Player Configuration
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* Preview
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* Preview
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* Preview
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* Preview
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* Add New Playlist
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* Playlist Player Configuration
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* Playlist Preview
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* Settings
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* Sticky Configuration
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* Gutenberg Block
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* Gutenberg Block Settings
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## Blocks
This plugin provides 2 blocks.
* HTML5 Radio Player
* HTML5 Audio Player
## Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
1. Upload `plugin-directory` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate
the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress 3. Use the shortcode on the page,
post, or in widgets. 4. If you want Player in your theme php, Place `` in your templates.
## FAQ
### How do I install this plugin?
You can install the plugin directly from your WordPress dashboard. Go to Plugins
> Add New, search for the plugin name, click “Install Now”, and then activate it.
### Can I play a video, such as an MP4 file?
No, but you can try our “[**HTML5 Video Player**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-video-player/)”
plugin.
### What type of audio can I play?
You can play .mp3, .oog, and .wav audio files.
### Does the player work on mobile devices?
Yes, audio players are fully responsive and work on smartphones and tablets, including
iOS and Android.
### Can I customize the look of the audio player?
Yes, you can adjust colors, skins, sizes, and more. The plugin includes options
for customizing player appearance to match your website.
### Is autoplay supported?
Yes, you can enable autoplay for audio. Note that some browsers may restrict autoplay
behavior based on user settings.
### Can I restrict downloads of the audio file?
Yes, the plugin offers an option to enable or disable the download button.
### Can I show a preview or sample before full playback?
Yes, you can configure the player to show a sample or preview clip for digital products
or paid content.
### Can I use this plugin to sell audio files?
You can use the plugin to showcase previews and link to purchase/download pages.
Integration with eCommerce plugins can be handled separately.
### Does this plugin support playlists?
Yes, you can create playlists with multiple audio files. Different player types
are available, including standard, playlist, and sticky player.
### Will the plugin slow down my website?
The plugin is lightweight and optimized for performance. You can also adjust preload
settings to improve page speed.
### Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin?
Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Html5 Audio Player plugin
through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb647-1b45-475d-8541-fb20b0d6a5a0).
The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify
the developers of this plugin.
## Reviews
### [Bait and switch – nothing editable for free](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bait-and-switch-nothing-editable-for-free/)
[MS416](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ms416/) නොවැම්බර් 12, 2025
This free player is only slightly different from the default WP player. The only
thing it adds is a mute button where you click to control volume. Mute? Does that
even make sense?I was disappointed that this WordPress page describes being able
to edit to match my colours and branding but every single function seems locked
behind the pro version.
### [Horrible support, does not properly implement Media Session API](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/horrible-support-does-not-properly-implement-media-session-api/)
[jamesynot](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jamesynot/) සැප්තැම්බර් 22, 2025
After seeking help they just dropped off. They do not support Media Session API
for lock screen controls, so when the mobile browser goes to the Lock Screen, the
player stops. And of course they will keep my money even though it never worked.
THESE ARE NOT SERIOUS PEOPLE.
### [All player designs are in Paid version](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/all-player-designs-are-in-paid-version/)
[justeaten](https://profiles.wordpress.org/justeaten/) සැප්තැම්බර් 1, 2025
all players are in pro version it only offers the default design in free version
and that design is easily achievable by a couple of css lines!!
### [Great Player, Easy Set-up](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-player-easy-set-up/)
[wlmorphis](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wlmorphis/) නොවැම්බර් 5, 2024
We were looking for a player which gave us the ability to download. The HTML5 Audio
Player gave us that plus the ability to change all the settings. Installation was
nothing more than downloading the plugin, activating it and clicking on a setting
in the plugin to swap out the current player with the HTML5 Audio Player
### [Best and nicest plugin for me, thanks](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-and-nicest-plugin-for-me-thanks/)
[haebo54](https://profiles.wordpress.org/haebo54/) ඔක්තෝබර් 24, 2024
Very useful for my project.
### [Speed control buttons](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/speed-control-buttons/)
[voha888](https://profiles.wordpress.org/voha888/) අගෝස්තු 13, 2024
How to add speed buttons i.e. 0.8x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x in elementor?
[ Read all 166 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/html5-audio-player/reviews/)
## Contributors & Developers
“HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player” is open
source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
* [ bPlugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/)
* [ Abu Hayat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abuhayat/)
* [ Freemius ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/freemius/)
* [ Md Shamim Islam ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shamim10/)
* [ Farazi Forhad ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/farazi1/)
“HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player” has been
translated into 2 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/html5-audio-player/contributors)
for their contributions.
[Translate “HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/html5-audio-player)
### Interested in development?
[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/html5-audio-player/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/html5-audio-player/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/html5-audio-player/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/html5-audio-player/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).
## Changelog
#### 2.5.3 – 15 Dec, 2025
* Fixed: Undefined array key “postId”
#### 2.5.2 – 15 Dec, 2025
* Improved: Added settings to add whitelist domains list to protect against random
URL requests in the radio player.
* Update: Freemius SDK
#### 2.5.1 – 13 Nov, 2025
* Update: Dashboard
* Improved: Code
#### 2.5.0 – 21 July, 2025
* New: Dashboard page
* Improved: Code,
* Fixed: Disappear Player
#### 2.4.0 – 29 June, 2025
* New Block: HTML5 Radio Player
* Shortcode: [h5ap_radio_player id=1740]
#### 2.3.3 – 22 June, 2025
* Fixed: Fix Responsive issue.
* Improved: Code
#### 2.3.2 – 11 May, 2025
* Fixed: Hide Download option won’t work (Pro)
#### 2.3.0 – 20 April, 2025
* Update: Improve Security
* Added: New Playlist (Premium)
* Fixed: shortcode Vulnerability
#### 2.2.28 – 27 Jan, 2025
* Update: Update Freemius WordPress SDK
#### 2.2.27 – 20 Dec, 2024
* Fixed: Elementor Can’t Edit (Undefined Elementor Color Schema)
#### 2.2.26 – 26 Nov, 2024
* Fixed: Undefined array key “primary”
#### 2.2.25 – 18 Aug, 2024
* Fixed: High Memory Usage
* Fixed: Preset color does apply on Gutenberg blocks
#### 2.2.24 – 25 June, 2024
* Fixed: Patchstack Vulnerability
#### 2.2.23 – 15 May, 2024
* Fixed: Double player issue
#### 2.2.22 – 9 May, 2024
* Feature: Enable/Disable Loader
* Fixed: audio doesn’t play old (before 2018) iOS devices.
* Feature: Set start time (premium)
#### 2.2.19 – 3 Feb, 2024
* Fixed: m4a issue in safari
#### 2.2.18 – 27 Jan, 2024
* Feature: Quick Player / New Shortcode Added
* Fixed: Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property
#### 2.2.17 – 4 Dec, 2023
* Fixed: File does not exist
#### 2.2.16 – 22 Nov, 2023
* Fixed: default player not working
#### 2.2.14 – 25 Sep, 2023
* Fixed: call to undefined function str_contains
#### 2.2.13 – 20 Sep, 2023
* Fixed: Deprecated error from Codester
#### 2.2.12 – 18 Sep, 2023
* Option to set initial volume in Elementor addon
#### 2.1.10
* Elementor Addons Added
* Gutenberg Block Added
#### 2.1.5
* solve audio player duration stuck issue
#### 1.3
* Enabled Direct file download with the original file name.
* Fix a minor issue
* Improved performance
#### 1.2
* Add support for Gutenberg Block
#### 1.1
* fix player position issue
* Change player skin to modern one.
* improved performance
#### 1.0
* ආරම්භක නිකුත් කිරීම
## Meta
* Version **2.5.3**
* Last updated **දින 5 ago**
* Active installations **10,000+**
* WordPress version ** 5.2 or higher **
* Tested up to **6.8.5**
* PHP version ** 7.1 or higher **
* Languages
* [Dutch](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/html5-audio-player/), [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/html5-audio-player/),
සහ [Swedish](https://sv.wordpress.org/plugins/html5-audio-player/).
* [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/html5-audio-player)
* Tags
* [audio](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/audio/)[audio player](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/audio-player/)
[mp3 player](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mp3-player/)[player](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/player/)
[podcast](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/podcast/)
* [Advanced View](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/html5-audio-player/advanced/)
## Ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars.
* [ 148 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/html5-audio-player/reviews/?filter=5)
* [ 2 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/html5-audio-player/reviews/?filter=4)
* [ 1 3-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/html5-audio-player/reviews/?filter=3)
* [ 2 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/html5-audio-player/reviews/?filter=2)
* [ 13 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/html5-audio-player/reviews/?filter=1)
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## Contributors
* [ bPlugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/)
* [ Abu Hayat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abuhayat/)
* [ Freemius ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/freemius/)
* [ Md Shamim Islam ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shamim10/)
* [ Farazi Forhad ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/farazi1/)
## Support
Got something to say? Need help?
[View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/html5-audio-player/)
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