Description
At a glance
Compact WP Audio Player v1.9.15 is a free WordPress plugin with 20K+ active installs, 4.1/5 rating from 69 reviews, updated August 17, 2026, requires WordPress 5.0+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Compact WordPress Audio Player plugin is an HTML5 + Flash hybrid based wordpress plugin which can be used to embed an mp3 audio file on your WordPress post or page using a shortcode. The audio player is cute and compact and will play on all major browsers.
This audio player plugin Supports .mp3 and .ogg file formats.
The audio files that you embed using this plugin will work on all devices.
Features
- The audio player is compact so it does not take a lot of real estate on your webpage
- HTML5 compatible so the audio files embedded with this plugin will play on iOS devices
- Works on all major browsers – IE7, IE8, IE9, Safari, Firefox, Chrome
- The audio player is responsive.
- If you do podcasting then this audio player can be used to embed the audio files on your WordPress posts or pages
- If you are selling audio files from your site then you can use this plugin to offer a preview
- Add the audio player to any post/page using shortcode
- Use autoplay option to play an audio/mp3 file as soon as the page loads
- Ability to specify both the mp3 and ogg version of your audio files. The plugin will play the appropriate one based on the device.
More details can be found on the Compact Audio Player Plugin Page
Usage
Use the following shortcode to embed an audio file anywhere on your site
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”URL OF THE MP3 FILE”]
Example shortcode:
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.example.com/wp-content/uploads/my-music/mysong.mp3″]
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Compact WP Audio Player?
Compact WP Audio Player 1.9.15 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.1/5 rating from 69 user reviews.
Does Compact WP Audio Player cost anything?
No. Compact WP Audio Player 1.9.15 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Compact WP Audio Player 1.9.15?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Compact WP Audio Player?
Compact WP Audio Player 1.9.15 requires WordPress 5.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Compact WP Audio Player last updated?
Version 1.9.15 was last updated on August 17, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Compact WP Audio Player download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.9.15
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.9.15 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 17, 2026 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.1/5 (69 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 or higher |
| Author | mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ |
| Tags | audio, audio-player, embed, media, media-player |
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