7 Best WordPress Media Player Plugins
WordPress has its own native way to embed audio files in MP3 format and create playlists, plus you can of course embed YouTube and Vimeo videos. However, if you’re looking for more functionality and flexibility from your WordPress Media player then you may wish to install a plugin. There are plenty of WordPress audio plugins out there to improve your website. To help you choose, here’s a list from us at WP Carers of the 7 Best WordPress Media Player Plugins.
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1. Audio Album – WordPress Media Player
This plugin extends the functionality that’s built-in to WordPress so you can display audio playlists and albums. It becomes very easy for your audience to access your audio when displayed with Audio Album. The plugin comes with easy to use shortcodes and plenty of customisation options with its own basic stylesheet.
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2. HTML5 jQuery Audio Player – WordPress Audio Plugins
HTML5 jQuery Audio Player is an aesthetically-pleasing and highly customisable audio player with lots of options. It’s compatible with Easy Digital Downloads which is very convenient if you wish to sell your digital content. The plugin is very user-friendly, as your users can rate songs without leaving the page. Additional features include a drag and drop playlist manager, widget support and full mobile responsiveness.
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3. Simple Audio Player – WordPress Audio Player Plugin
This plugin is a comprehensive audio solution for your WordPress site. Most of the WordPress audio plugins listed here use HTML5 as their default playback option, whereas Simple Audio Player uses Flash, with HTML5 as a fallback. For your convenience, there’s a shortcode included which makes entering audio playlists and tracks quicker.
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4. Blubrry PowerPress Podcasting – WP Media Player
Blubrry PowerPress Podcasting is the perfect plugin for you if you’re looking for something specifically for podcasts. This plugin is powerful and feature-rich that works particularly well with Blubrry hosting. It optimises podcast files for SEO, manages your podcasts efficiently and lets your audience easily subscribe to your podcast. Additional features include migration tools, full iTunes support, multi-podcast support, media statistics and translations to 8 languages.
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5. CP Media Player – WordPress Audio Players
This is a beautiful audio and video player plugin with a custom media player. On CP Media Player, you can easily change the player’s appearance as several skins are included. The plugin is fully responsive, so works on all devices. Additional features include support for all popular browsers and playlist capabilities.
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6. Compact WP Audio Player – WordPress Media Player
Compact WP Audio Player solves the problem many site-owners have with the WordPress default audio player, the fact that it takes up the full width of the post area. This plugin offers a smaller audio player that can be adjusted to a size of your choice. It uses HTML5 playback as default and flash as the fallback. Additional features include full mobile responsiveness, shortcodes, podcast capabilities, the option for an audio preview and autoplay option.
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7. Simple Music Widget – WordPress Audio Plugins
This WordPress media player plugin adds an audio player widget which can be put on sidebars on your WordPress site. Simple Music Widget is great for displaying media alongside your other content. This plugin is also easy to use and comes with its own widget settings.