25 May 10+ Brilliant Audio Player WordPress Plugins For WP Themes

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You’re looking for the best one for your website. So here are the top 10+ Brilliant HTML5 Audio Player WordPress Plugins with features like: sticky version, playlist, continuous playback, color scheme parameters, vinyl animation or artist image of the currently playing song, Google Analytics, free updates etc.

Who to be the first in this top? The Champion of course!

Let’s start with the Envato’s Most Wanted contest winner in the category “Best Audio Player Plugin”, a professional HTML5 Audio Player WordPress plugin with categories and search.

01. HTML5 Audio Player PRO WP Plugin

A top-notch responsive HTML5 Audio Player compatible with all major browsers and mobile devices. Any color scheme possible, customizable from parameters. It supports .mp3 and .ogg audio files.

VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Personally I prefer a video tutorial instead of a thick documentation in which to look for basic things.

1. Installation
2. Create a new player and manage the player settings
3. Manage the playlist and categories

Super Features

Read Folder

Option to automatically generate the player playlist from a folder which contains the MP3 files.

Any Color Scheme

You can choose from the 2 skins available: back & white. Also, from parameters you can create any color scheme, having the possibility to integrate it in any design.

You can share your audio player on Facebook and Twitter. Parameters to customize the share title and description.

Buy Button

Define a link to the buy song page. Parameters to open the link in the same window or a new window and parameter to change the button title.

Google Analytics

Option to activate Google Analytics tracking. You’ll be able to see how many times each audio file was played.

Playlist Search

You have the option to search the playlist. The results will be displayed as you type the search term.

Download Option

Available button to download the current playing file. You have the option to hide the download button.

Multiple Instances

You can insert multiple audio players on your website or on the same page.

Lyrics Button

You can define a link to the lyrics song page. Parameters to open the link in the same window or a new window and parameter to change the button title.

Notes for IOS (restrictions imposed by Apple):
1. The autoplay will not work because IOS disables autoplay feature and it can’t be controlled from JS
2. Volume controllers will not work on IOS. You’ll have to adjust the volume with physical buttons of the mobile device.

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02. Disk Audio Player For WordPress

Disk Audio Player (MP3 Player) is a WordPress plugin to display html5 audio player in your website with unlimited color options and playlists with scrollbar.

Excellent Features

HTML5
MP3 Player
Responsive
Retina Ready (Font Icons)
Work on Desktops / Tablets / Phones
Unlimited Color Options
Playlist with Adjustable Scrollbar
Easy to Use
Poster Images
Multiple Instances
External Link (Buy, Download, Info)
Keyboard Control
Autoplay Option
Duplicate Functionality
Skins, Background Image, Opacity, Colors
Disable Playlist
Disable Header
Color Scheme Import
Added auto scroll to the playlist. Selected track in the top the list
(New) Added tracks filter. Example: [disk_player tracks=?1,4,5,9?]
(New) Completely new admin, easier to use and to configure the player. Drag and Drop, etc.

Using SOUNDCLOUD API with Disk Audio Player

In the “MP3 File” field (Disk Player WP Admin), add the following link:

http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/TRACKID/stream?client_id=CLIENTID

and replace TRACKID and CLIENTID with their respected values.

PS: Each track has its own ID. To use a client_id, just create a new App in your account on Soundcloud and use the ID that was generated.

03. WavePlayer – WordPress Audio Player with Waveform and Playlist

WavePlayer is a fully customizable, responsive HTML5 audio player WordPress plugin. Its interface is built around the waveform of the audio file that is playing back. With WavePlayer you are free to host your own tracks.

Visual Guide

How to install WavePlayer
How to create a new instance of WavePlayer

List Of The Main Features

ideal for your Music and Podcast websites
responsive interface, with a modern looking style
HTML5 support
full integration with the Media Manager and visual creation of playlists
full integration with WooCommerce and automated creation of music products
peak files for an instantaneous access to the audio waveforms

What is new in WavePlayer 2

WavePlayer has been accurately rewritten to make it faster, more efficient and to incorporate all the features requested by customers during the past year.

PLAYLIST PANEL

WavePlayer finally features a visible list of all the tracks included in a single instance. The site administrator can easily configure the info and buttons shown on each row of the list.

PEAK FILES

Audio tracks get analyzed as soon as they are uploaded to the Media Library. This way you do not have to wait for the waveform to be rendered when using a track for the first time, which is particularly useful for extremely large files.

FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENT

All player instances in a single page are loaded simultaneously, reducing enormously the loading time and making the interaction with the server much faster and more efficient. For example, if you have 10 instances on a page, the older versions of WavePlayer sent 10 calls to the server, getting the playlist of each instance at a time.

CUSTOMIZATION

WavePlayer is very appreciated by its customers for its incredible customization capabilities. With the new version 2, the possibilities go even further. With the introduction of the new playlist panel, you can now customize the information shown on both the Info Bar and the playlist rows. The system is easy and flexible, allowing you to customize what to show.

WOOCOMMERCE INTEGRATION

WavePlayer is now fully compatible with WooCommerce. The integration aims to automate as much as possible the creation process for music products, such as music singles or music albums.

SETTINGS

When updating the plugin to a new version, you can now keep your current configuration. You will never lose your favorite settings when updating to a newer version.

04. Hero – Shoutcast Icecast Radio Player With History

HERO is the ultimate Shoutcast Icecast Radio Player WordPress Plugin with history support. You have at your disposal over 30 js options from where to customize the radio player, including: width, autoplay, colors and other parameters.

VIDEO TUTORIAL:

How to install and use the plugin

Main Features:

Shoutcast & Icecast Support

It supports Shoutcast and Icecast radio streaming. The radio stream should be MP3 type. It will also play AAC streams but only on browsers which support AAC

Only Radio Stream Needed

Just add the radio stream and the player will get the current playing song and artist photo.

Last.FM API

The player uses Last.FM API to display the photo of the current playing singer.

Highly Customizable

You can choose from the 2 available skins: back & white. Also, from parameters you can create any color scheme, having the possibility to integrate it in any design.

Sticky Version

Parameter to set the radio player in sticky version. Additional parameter to only show the play button.

History

It will automatically get the history for ShoutCast streams. For IceCast streams it will generate the history as the radio plays.

Show/Hide History

Button to show or hide the history. Also option to start the player with the history hidden.

You can share the radio player on Facebook and Twitter. Parameters to customize the share title and description.

Multiple Instances

You can insert multiple radio players on your website or on the same page. Only one can be set as ‘sticky’.

05. Responsive HTML5 Music Player For WordPress

Responsive HTML5 audio player WordPress plugin allows you to create unlimited number of playlists and players by using admin. Playlists can be mixed with any kind of music type (mp3, podcast, soundcloud etc…) Using shortcodes place multiple instances of audio player in post, page, sidebar or theme. Shortcode generator in post/page edit area (shortcodes for including player and player API available).

Quick Usage – Video Tutorial

click here to see quick demo

Some Cool Options:

Shortcode generator in post/page edit area (shortcodes for including player and player API available).

Option to use only mp3 format available.

FLASH fallback included for older browsers that dont support HTML5 audio.

Playlist options available

XML playlist (xml examples included)
DATABASE playlist (sql examples included)
Auto create playlist from folder of mp3 files (plus optional ID3 tags)
Podcasts
SoundCloud (track set, user tracks, single track, user favorites, user groups)
Inline text/image links
mixed playlists

Mix different music types together into single playlist

Optional song download for every individual playlist item

Uninterrupted audio playback across web pages

Multiple popup windows supported

Optional auto open player in popup supported

Powerful API included.

Load playlist / add track to playlist / play track from playlist on run-time

Some API methods available

Play audio
Pause audio
Toggle audio (play/pause)
Stop audio (unload)
Next audio
Previous audio
Add visible/hidden track(s) to current playlist
Remove visible/hidden track(s) from current playlist
Get/set title
Destroy audio
Get Playlist data
Destroy playlist
Get/set autoplay

API Callbacks

Setup Done
Playlist Loaded
Sound Play
Playlist End
Sound Pause
Playlist Item Triggered
Sound Start
Playlist Item Enabled
Sound End
Playlist Item Disabled
On Playlist Empty

06. Sticky HTML5 Music Player WordPress Plugin

Sticky HTML5 Audio Player WordPress Plugin is ideal to add background music to your website because it will ensure a continuous and smooth playback across your entire website.

You can customize the player by changing the color for: player background, volume slider, timer, buffer, seekbar, song title, playlist background, playlist font and playlist item line separator.

It supports .mp3 and .ogg audio files

VIDEO TUTORIALS:

1. Installation
2. How To Create A New Player And Manage The Settings
3. Manage The Playlist
4. Insert The Shortcode

FEATURES: for this HTML5 Audio Player WordPress Plugin:

Continuous Playback

When you’ll change the page, the player will continue from the previous minute. Also, the volume will remain as previously set. This will ensure a smooth playback across your entire website.

Mobile Compatible

It is compatible with IOS and Android operating systems.

Set the position

You can position the player left, center or right on the page. Also, available parameters to fine tune the position with bottom and left/right margins

Small Or Big on Initialization

Parameter to load the player minimized or maximized when the page is opened.